title: Late Show with David Letterman

name: New 'Late Show with David Letterman' Opening Titles - April 2013

site: YouTube

type: Opening Credits

Season 1

title: Bill Murray, Tom Brokaw, Paul Newman, Billy Joel

overview: Tom Brokaw shows up to take back some NBC ""intellectual property;"" Dave shows off the renovated Ed Sullivan Theater and chats with Bill Murray.

character: Self - Announcer (voice)

character: Young Lettermen

character: Self - Guest

character: Self - Musical Guest

character: Self

character: Self - Audience Member

character: Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

title: Robin Williams, John Mellencamp, Jonathan Estrata

overview: Dave's worst moment on last night's debut: his fake tooth fell out (the video is repeated several times in slow motion); a four-year-old geography expert and cheese lover names states on a U.S. map.

title: Demi Moore, Bev Tanner, Spin Doctors

overview: A very pregnant Demi Moore is given the honor of throwing the first pencil through the backdrop windows of the Late Show.

title: Demi Moore, Bev Tanner, Spin Doctors

title: Martin Short, Cyndi Lauper

overview: The ghost of Ed Sullivan (who haunts Dave throughout the first week) introduces a plate spinner; Andy Dick makes his first appearance as ""Donnie, the CBS Page Who Likes To Suck Up.""

title: Martin Short, Cyndi Lauper

title: Debra Winger, Soul Asylum

overview: Dave has fun with a car phone, calling in bogus traffic reports to 1010 WINS radio; Casey Kasem presents ""Top Ten Favorite Numbers Between 1 and 10;"" after showing a clip from an old ""Wonder Woman"" episode, Debra Winger strips to her old Wonder Girl outfit.

title: Debra Winger, Soul Asylum

title: Richard Lewis, Shawn Bouroughs, Midnight Oil

overview: Dave continues pestering locals with the new hands-free car phone: WINS radio, a car wash, Dial-a-Mattress and Jackson Hole Restaurant, where he orders pancakes.

title: Michael J. Fox, Rosie Perez

title: Michael J. Fox, Rosie Perez

title: Al Gore, Kim Basinger, Chris Isaak

title: Al Gore, Kim Basinger, Chris Isaak

title: Ellen Barkin, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, Lenny Kravitz

overview: Dave takes a cab to help out at Yankee Stadium and later makes fun of Tony Randall; Lenny Kravitz performs ""Are You Gonna Go My Way.""

title: Siskel & Ebert, Robert Plant

title: Siskel & Ebert, Robert Plant

title: Bruce Willis, Steven Wright

title: Bruce Willis, Steven Wright

title: Paul Reiser, Mike Ditka, John Hiatt

overview: The Mars Observer crashes into the studio; Mike Ditka promotes ""NFL on NBC;"" John Hiatt performs ""Perfectly Good Guitar.""

title: Paul Reiser, Mike Ditka, John Hiatt

title: Jeff Goldblum, Louie Anderson, Jerry Garcia & David Grisman

overview: Jerry Garcia sits in with the band; Dave makes several jokes at the expense of Yassir Arafat.

title: Bonnie Hunt, Latrisha Baldrick, Patti Smyth

title: Super Dave Osborne, Laura Dern, Stone Temple Pilots

title: Sarah Jessica Parker, Jim Abbot, Patty Scialfa

title: Robert Urich, Ellen Degeneres, Tim Tomasic

overview: David Sanborn sits in with the band; Dave does part of the show from his ""house"" in Connecticut.

title: Tony Randall, Elizabeth Perkins, Aaron Neville

title: Mike Myers, John Kruk, Belinda Carlisle

title: Mike Myers, John Kruk, Belinda Carlisle

title: Glenn Close, James Taylor

title: Glenn Close, James Taylor

title: Matthew Broderick, Julie Krone, Neil Diamond

title: Jimmy Carter, Brett Butler, Daniel Boulud

title: Jerry Lewis, Sparky Mortimer, Rod Stewart

overview: Ed Sullivan's ghost introduces juggler ""Andy Head;"" Paul & the CBSO play Jerry Lewis out with the coda from Count Basie's ""April In Paris"" (a Lewis signature tune); Dave gives Jerry his take on ""Beavis and Butt-head,"" then Jerry runs around the set and gooses a cameraman; budding sports reporter Sparky Mortimer makes his first appearance; Rod Stewart performs.

title: Lily Tomlin, Adam Sandler, Mike Lupica

title: Lily Tomlin, Adam Sandler, Mike Lupica

title: Andie MacDowell, Graham Parker, Bill Scheft

title: Sylvester Stallone, Melissa Etheridge, Janeane Garofalo

overview: Dave's high-rise buddy Meg Parsont (at a different building) makes her first and only appearance on CBS -- giving a description of her boyfriend Tony to a police sketch artist.

title: Isabella Rossellini, Bob Saget, Johnny Cash

overview: Johnny Cash sings ""Don't Take Your Guns to Town.""

title: Candice Bergen, John Mendoza

overview: Dave looks at new books for fall; Andy Dick returns as ""Donnie ... the CBS Page Who Likes to Suck Up.""

title: Candice Bergen, John Mendoza

title: Don Rickles, Tracey Ullman, Johnny Cash

title: Don Rickles, Tracey Ullman, Johnny Cash

title: Connie Chung, Mary Chapin Carpenter

overview: ""Celebrities in the Audience"" makes its first appearance on the new show, as guests from previous shows are introduced in the crowd -- Glenn Close, Sylvester Stallone, Jerry Lewis, Jimmy Carter, Siskel & Ebert and Bob Borden.

title: Connie Chung, Mary Chapin Carpenter

title: Kathie Lee Gifford, Matt Dillon

title: Kathie Lee Gifford, Matt Dillon

title: Stupid Pet Tricks, Howard Stern, Rosanne Cash

title: Kirstie Alley, Rick Ocasek, Jeff Colton

title: Kirstie Alley, Rick Ocasek, Jeff Colton

title: David Brenner, Gloria Estefan, Sean Young

title: Tom Arnold, Rich Hall, Jon Weiss

title: Tom Arnold, Rich Hall, Jon Weiss

title: Dennis Miller, Tony Bennett, Sandra Bullock

title: David Steinberg, Emmylou Harris, Bo Jackson

title: Dan Rather, Penelope Ann Miller, Gin Blossoms

title: Bob Newhart, Guru, Chloe Disker

title: Bob Newhart, Guru, Chloe Disker

title: Martin Mull, The Pogues, Jean Louie

title: Martin Mull, The Pogues, Jean Louie

title: Sean Connery, Jake Johannsen, Fran Drescher

title: Phil Donahue, Art Garfunkel, Lenny Dykstra, Paul Molitor

title: Marv Albert, Cindy Crawford, Natalie Cole

title: George Foreman, INXS & Ray Charles

title: George Foreman, INXS & Ray Charles

title: Martin Lawrence, Phil Collins

title: Martin Lawrence, Phil Collins

title: Jay Thomas, Squeeze, Martha Stewart

title: Jay Thomas, Squeeze, Martha Stewart

title: Terry Garr, Paul Simon

title: Terry Garr, Paul Simon

title: Mike Wallace, Jimmy Cliff, Faith Ford

title: Mike Wallace, Jimmy Cliff, Faith Ford

title: Annie Potts, Natalie Merchant, Dorothy Nash

overview: Natalie Merchant - ""Because the Night""

title: Tony Curtis, The Breeders, Calvin Trillian

title: Michael Keaton, Barbara Walters

title: Michael Keaton, Barbara Walters

title: Evander Holyfield, Phil Hartman, The BoDeans

title: Mary Tyler Moore, Jackson Browne, Rita Rudner

overview: Mary Tyler Moore treats Late Show viewers to a video clip of Dave from her 1978 variety show, ""Mary,"" in which she smashes a grapefruit in Dave's face.  Also, Dave, Biff, Gaines, Anton and Laurie Diamond get their teeth cleaned.

title: Tom Selleck, Pete Townsend

title: Tom Selleck, Pete Townsend

title: Barry Bonds, Carol Kane, Living Colour

title: Barry Bonds, Carol Kane, Living Colour

title: Sinbad, Trisha Yearwood, Charlie Sheen

title: Sinbad, Trisha Yearwood, Charlie Sheen

title: Billy Crystal, Los Lobos

title: Billy Crystal, Los Lobos

title: Stupid Human Tricks, Jon Lovitz, George Thoroughgood

title: Billy Connolly, Bob Dylan, Charles Kuralt

title: Dana Carvey, Meatloaf, Joan Cusak

title: Dana Carvey, Meatloaf, Joan Cusak

title: Marilu Henner, Heart, Father Guido Sarducci

overview: ""Meet the Neighbors,"" conclusion: The outside cam goes to K & L's Rock America to see Mujibur Rahman and Sirajul Islam, and Dave has them round up Bart Dadon, Fern Chapnick, Rupert Jee, Alexandra Mitsakis and Charlie Levy from the nearby stores and businesses.

title: Robert Klein, Cowboy Junkies, Bobby Knight

title: Bryant Gumbel, Taylor Dayne, Dave Attel

title: Bryant Gumbel, Taylor Dayne, Dave Attel

title: Penn & Teller, Dwight Yoakam, Gabriel Byrne

overview: Throughout the night, Calvert reports from the parade; as he does every year, Dave guesses what pies his mother made this Thanksgiving; Gabriel Byrne plugs ""Point of No Return.""

title: Kelsey Grammar, Patrick Ewing, Warren Zevon

title: James Belushi, Carlene Carter, Lauren Holley

overview: In ""Bad Phone Call,"" Dave calls the father of Michelle Polikas to tell him she's living with Bob Howard.  Also, Dave takes two suckers away from Angel the camera man, and he gives them to Bob and Michelle.

title: Robin Williams, Larry Johnson

overview: Mandy Patinkin drops by (along with Tony Randall), and asks for rehearsal time. Before Dave gets a chance to say no, Mandy and the CBS Orchestra perform a fully-arranged ""Rockabye Your Baby.""

title: Robin Williams, Larry Johnson

title: Sam Donaldson, Mike Myers, Nanci Griffith

title: Jeremy Irons, Bruce Hornsby

overview: Dave buys Paul a fake Rolex off the street; Chris Elliott is on hand for the world premiere of his surrealist art film ""The Traveling Poet.""

title: Jeremy Irons, Bruce Hornsby

title: Charles Grodin, Bryan Adams, Jack Hannah

title: Sally Field, Carly Simon, Robert Duvall

title: Sally Field, Carly Simon, Robert Duvall

title: Larry King, The Band, Kevin Pollack

title: Larry King, The Band, Kevin Pollack

title: Luciano Pavarotti, Marisa Tomei, Wayne Cotter

title: Tom Hanks, Gipsy Kings, Joan Plowright

title: Tom Hanks, Gipsy Kings, Joan Plowright

title: Rush Limbaugh, Harry Connick Jr.

overview: Dave visits some handwriting analysts; Rush Limbaugh promotes his new book.

title: Rush Limbaugh, Harry Connick Jr.

title: Whoopi Goldberg, Clint Black, John Witherspoon

title: Will Smith, The Lemonheads, Emmit Smith

title: Will Smith, The Lemonheads, Emmit Smith

title: Bob Costas, Toni Braxton, Debi Mazar

title: Bob Costas, Toni Braxton, Debi Mazar

title: Dennis Franz, Mike Judge, Andy Williams

title: Dennis Franz, Mike Judge, Andy Williams

title: Joan Lunden, Ian Moore, Wendy Wasserstein

title: Jason Priestly, Terry Bradshaw, Norm MacDonald

title: Bonnie Hunt, Tony Toni Tone, Dennis Rogers

overview: Dave comments on FOX taking away CBS' NFL coverage; strongman Dennis ""Mighty Mite"" Rogers lifts weights.

title: Julia Roberts, Cracker, Wolfgang Puck

title: Julia Roberts, Cracker, Wolfgang Puck

title: Rosanne and Tom Arnold, Jon Bon Jovi

title: Rosanne and Tom Arnold, Jon Bon Jovi

title: Jane Pauley, Art Donavan

title: Jane Pauley, Art Donavan

title: Beau Bridges, Sandra Bernhard, 4 Non Blondes

title: Rosie O'Donnell, Lou Reed, Neil Patrick Harris

title: Chris Elliot, Itzhak Perlman, Cokie Roberts

overview: Chris Elliott performs the title song from ""Cabaret;"" legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman follows with a rendition of ""Danse Espagnole.""  After Perlman's performance, Dave wants to go backstage and slap Chris.

title: Martin Mull, Drew Carey, Dana Delany

title: Martin Mull, Drew Carey, Dana Delany

title: Rudolph Giuliani, Faith Hill, Ricki Lake

title: Troy Aikman, Marilyn Horne, Jon Stewart

overview: The ghost of Ed Sullivan introduces trampoline star Tom Boleen; Troy Aikman throws footballs into cabs on Broadway, and later, from a trampoline.

title: Troy Aikman, Marilyn Horne, Jon Stewart

title: Smothers Brothers, Indigo Girls, Sara McClendan

title: George Carlin, Urge Overkill, Jan Hooks

overview: George Carlin promotes his new sitcom; Calvert drops by as ""The Guy Who Thinks Dave's Name is Randy.""

title: George Carlin, Urge Overkill, Jan Hooks

title: Chevy Chase, George Miller, Halle Berry

title: Chevy Chase, George Miller, Halle Berry

title: Richard Harris, Taj Mahal & Etta James, David Spade

title: David Brenner, Travis Tritt, Madeline Stowe

title: Kathie Lee Gifford, Aaron Neville, Bruno Kirby

overview: Dave gets dragged by a cab; the cast of ""Cats"" runs into the Ed Sullivan Theater to take a bow.

title: Demi Moore, Willie Nelson & Shelby Lynne, Al Franken

title: Dan Rather, Dave Pirner & Victoria Williams, Brett Hull

title: Jimmy Johnson, Martin Lawrence, Concrete Blonde

title: Tom Brokaw, Julie Cavner, Joshua Catheson

title: Aidan Quinn, Crowded House, Michael Lamonaco

overview: Dave comments on the upcoming Winter Olympics in Norway; staff members Debbie Drimmer, Rick Scheckman and John Beckerman tell all about their vacations last week.

title: Sarah Jessica Parker, Jerry Van Dyke

title: Sarah Jessica Parker, Jerry Van Dyke

title: Ellen Barkin, Peter Frampton, Amanda Archaleta

overview: Peter Frampton sits in; Dave discusses Clinton's health care plan with a group of cab drivers; seven-year-old sheep handler Amanda Archiletta does an on-stage demonstration.

title: Walter Cronkite, Natalie Merchant

title: Walter Cronkite, Natalie Merchant

title: Alec Baldwin, Blues Traveler, Norman Vaughn

title: Dan Aykroyd, Anna Klempsey, Peter Arnette

title: Siskel & Ebert, Daryl Hall, Muggsy Bogues

title: Steven Seagal, Salt N Peppa, Johnathan Soloman

title: Super Dave Osborne, Brad Privott

title: Super Dave Osborne, Brad Privott

title: Richard Simmons

title: Richard Simmons

title: Regis Philbin, Richard Thompson, Ben Stiller

overview: Throughout the night, champion canines from the Westminster Dog Show walk across the stage; Dorothy does a little shopping in Lillehammer.

title: Phil Hartman, George Benson, Michael Madsen

overview: Dorothy interviews Tommy Moe; Phil Hartman promotes Greedy.

title: Bebe Neuwirth, Jackson Browne

overview: David Sanborn sits in with the band; Dave surveys residents of Scotch Plains, NJ about the Olympics; Bebe Neuwirth promotes ""Damn Yankees"" and her anticipated guest appearance on ""Frasier.""

title: Bebe Neuwirth, Jackson Browne

title: Sinbad, UB40, Luke Perry

overview: Dave proposes marriage on behalf of an audience member; UB40 performs ""Higher Ground.""

title: Sinbad, UB40, Luke Perry

title: Marv Albert, Sinead O'Connor, Ricky Jay

title: Marv Albert, Sinead O'Connor, Ricky Jay

title: Stupid Human Tricks, Wynonna Judd, Laurence Fishburne

overview: Two guys pretending to be Dave and Paul ice skate; Laurence Fishburne promotes Searching for Bobby Fischer.

title: Brett Butler, Linda Rondstat, Don Imus

title: Brett Butler, Linda Rondstat, Don Imus

title: Michael J. Fox, Spin Doctors & Roger Daltrey

overview: Dorothy recaps her two weeks in Lillehammer; Michael J. Fox promotes Greedy.

title: Gary Shandling, Sting, Nigel Mansell

title: Gary Shandling, Sting, Nigel Mansell

title: Dan Jansen, Dennis Miller, Meatloaf

title: Dan Jansen, Dennis Miller, Meatloaf

title: John Larroquette, Bonnie Raitt, Jerry Butler, & Ben E. King, Jennifer Jason Leigh

title: Geena Davis, Aerosmith

title: Geena Davis, Aerosmith

title: Alan King, Aretha Franklin

title: Alan King, Aretha Franklin

title: Jay Thomas, Crash Test Dummies, Kevin Spacey

title: Richard Harris, Carol King, Ron Howard

title: Richard Harris, Carol King, Ron Howard

title: Bill Cosby, Sheryl Crow

overview: Dave shows an anonymous gift (Jonathan Estrada, maybe?) of a block of cheese shaped like Oklahoma.  Also, up-and-coming singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow performs ""Leaving Las Vegas.""

title: Bill Cosby, Sheryl Crow

title: Diane Sawyer, John Michael Montgomery, Elle MacPherson

overview: Ten cabbies present the Top Ten; Diane Sawyer sneaks in footage of Dave from his weatherman days; Chris Elliott shows a clip from his new movie ""Poolside Ecstasy.""

title: Kevin Kline, Placido Domingo

overview: ""New Pharmaceuticals"" include ""Hot 'n' Spicy Tylenol,"" ""L'eggs Metal Pipe Resistant Pantyhose,"" and ""Nipsey's Own Anti-Bacterial Ointment.""  Regis interrupts the segment to tell Dave he's not even trying anymore.  Also, during her annual Oscars special, Barbara Walters makes Dave cry.

title: Kevin Kline, Placido Domingo

title: Bob Saget, Tori Amos, John Waters

overview: New York native Gurnek Basanti drives his cab into the theater; Dave devours an entire tub of I Can't Believe It's Not Butter.

title: Bob Saget, Tori Amos, John Waters

title: Thea Vidal, Stomp, Buck Henry

overview: Dave brags about the birth of his nephew; Buck Henry promotes his new book.

title: Thea Vidal, Stomp, Buck Henry

title: Martin Short, Sammy Hagar, Mary Stuart Masterson

overview: ""Can a Guy in a Bear Suit Get into the Hard Rock Cafe?""  Apparently, he can do it with ease, but ""Can a Guy in a Bear Suit Get into the Russian Tea Room?""  Without hesitation, our hero gets a table for one.

title: Madonna, Counting Crows

overview: Dave watches a live feed of himself watching the show at home while he's taping the show in the theater. Shots include toasting waffles, crying to Kenny Rogers music, milking a goat, and bothering Dan Rather.  Also, Madonna drops by to plug her new album, spews profanities with aplomb, then refuses to leave.

title: Madonna, Counting Crows

title: Charles Grodin, Elvis Costello & The Attractions

overview: A day after Madonna arouses/grosses out the American viewing public by, among other things, offering Dave her underwear, Charles Grodin comes on the show tonight to offer his. Later, musical guest Elvis Costello and the Attractions perform ""13 Steps Lead Down,"" and the nerd-rocker gives Dave his sock.

title: Bob Uecker, Cheap Trick, Michael McKean

overview: Dave can't seem to remove his shoe, and with no shoehorn available, he runs outside and asks a cab driver to run over his foot.

title: Bob Uecker, Cheap Trick, Michael McKean

title: Ted Koppel, Wynton Marsalis, Carrie Fisher

title: Andie MacDowell, Rich Hall, Matt Kramer

overview: Paul Newman jumps out of the audience, claiming to take a powder when he learns that Madonna won't be on.  Instead, he walks across Broadway to see Cats.

title: Andie MacDowell, Rich Hall, Matt Kramer

title: Kirstie Alley, Boz Scaggs, Calvin Trillian

overview: Shortly after a baseball-themed Top Ten, Dave goes on a brief rant about how overpaid the players are.

title: Tom Brokaw, Blind Melon, Julie Brown

overview: Tonight marks the Late Show debut of ""The Strong Guy, the Fat Guy, the Genius,"" which pits three men of said traits against each other in various undertakings.  Of the three rounds of play, they each win one competition.

title: Tom Brokaw, Blind Melon, Julie Brown

title: Don Rickles, Jeff Stearns, Liz Phair

overview: Mujibur and Sirajul make a visit to Mickey the barber, and they promptly receive free haircuts.  Soon afterwards, Don Rickles goes in for a trim.  Also, Liz Phair (in her first appearance on the show) performs ""Never Said.""

title: Don Rickles, Jeff Stearns, Liz Phair

title: Jack Lemmon, Lyle Lovett & Al Green

overview: ""Rejected FDA Items"" include Medicated Pringles, Tic-Tacs with Real Ticks and Tacks, Deodorant with Raisins, Milk with Adjustable Dates, and Madonna Soap; Lyle Lovett and Al Green perform ""Funny How Time Slips Away.""

title: Jack Lemmon, Lyle Lovett & Al Green

title: Dennis Hopper, Jessye Norman, Uta Pippig

overview: During Mailbag, Dave discusses a certain much-publicized divorce with ""Roseanne Arnold"" (Gerard).  Later, he chats with Boston Marathon winner Uta Pippig.

title: Ellen DeGeneres, Raquel Welch, Candlebox

overview: Dave names Jimmy Johnson as the new head coach of the show; Ellen DeGeneres promotes ""These Friends of Mine.""

title: Tom Snyder, Ray Liotta

overview: Future Dave lead-in Tom Snyder promotes his new (and ultimately doomed) Larry King-style cable talk show.

title: Tom Snyder, Ray Liotta

title: Father Guido Sarducci, Reba McEntire, Pierre Frene

overview: Dave notices an empty seat in the third row, so he brings in a guy from outside to fill it.

title: Joan Lunden, Gin Blossoms, Michael Moore

overview: Dave finds a stray blue card on his desk and returns it to Regis and Kathie Lee.  Also, Gin Blossoms perform ""Hey Jealousy.""

title: Jerry Seinfeld, Brian Setzer Orchestra, Norm Abram

overview: Donny Osmond and Calvert star in the Late Show's version of the Menendez Brothers' life story.

title: Sissy Spacek, Bonnie Raitt, Daniel Low

overview: Dave tries to wake up and gets soaked with Gatorade; Tony Randall helps Mandy Patinkin practice a musical number; Dave ""grills"" seven-year-old hole expert Daniel Lowe.

title: Sissy Spacek, Bonnie Raitt, Daniel Low

title: Joe Pesci, Randy Travis, Dan Wilkinson

overview: Dave harasses hotel doormen, and later he chats with NFL draft pick Dan Wilkinson.

title: Joe Pesci, Randy Travis, Dan Wilkinson

title: Jerry Van Dyke, The Neville Brothers

overview: The outside cam heads to Times Square, during which Dave invites passerby Amy Butler in to co-host.  Later in the show, Dave and Amy reflect on the wonderful weather (he's really just flirting with her).

title: Jerry Van Dyke, The Neville Brothers

title: Robin Williams, Big Head Todd & The Monsters, Mark Leyner

overview: Dave gets a parking ticket; Robin Williams promotes ""Comic Relief VI.""

title: Mia Farrow, Tim McGraw, Jimmie Walker

overview: Throughout the night, we have an assortment of ""Happy Endings,"" providing a satisfying coda to unusual situations.  Also, Dave shows a sample of the new ""Caning Strength Bufferin.""

title: Mia Farrow, Tim McGraw, Jimmie Walker

title: Brett Butler, Rob Lowe, Sarah McLachlan

overview: Dave brings out 70 cases of Gatorade that were received after the stunt in Show #149.  Later, he goes up to his office to watch the CBS Evening News.

title: Brett Butler, Rob Lowe, Sarah McLachlan

title: Sharon Stone, Chris Farley

overview: Dave discusses politics with a bunch of cabbies; Chris Farley demonstrates his physically demanding comedy routine; Sharon Stone waltzes with one of the cabbies.

title: Sharon Stone, Chris Farley

title: Billy Crystal, Ray Charles

overview: Dave takes his show to LA for the first time since 1985. Dave throws a pencil into a wading pool that's behind his desk, and a dog retrieves it. Dave then gets into the pool to give the pencil to the dog. Later, another pencil is retrieved from the pool by Billy Crystal; ""Mayor Richard Riordan"" (Calvert) presents the Top Ten; Ray Charles performs ""What'd I Say?""

title: Billy Crystal, Ray Charles

title: Michael Keaton, Angela Lansbury

overview: L.A., Day 2: Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda is seen gulping down Slim-Fast; Dodgers pitchers Orel Hershiser, Roger McDowell, Tom Candiotti and Jim Gott hurl fastballs toward the camera.

title: Michael Keaton, Angela Lansbury

title: James Cahn, David Copperfield, Julia Louis-Dreyfus

overview: LA, Day 3: Dave ends the show early, and then flies back to New York.  Paul finds him working the cashier at K&L Rock America, so they bring Mujibur and Sirajul to CBS Television City.  Also, Richard Simmons sabotages the Top Ten list because he thinks it's insulting.

title: Candice Bergen, Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Magic Johnson

overview: L.A., Day 4: It's time for ""Los Angeles Souvenirs,"" including a Fabio Lawn Gnome, Record Industry Weasel Magazine, and a Honk-If-You've-Slept-with-Madonna bumper sticker.  ""Madonna"" (Calvert) walks by to tell Dave he's/she's offended, and slaps him.

title: Bette Midler, Traffic

overview: A very special guest presents the Top Ten (see recap); Bette Midler performs ""Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy.""

title: Bette Midler, Traffic

title: Heather Locklear, Travis Tritt, Harvey Pekar

overview: Travis Tritt performs ""Foolish Pride,"" while Harvey Pekar actually censors himself, much to Dave's chagrin.

title: Jeff Goldblum, Sonic Youth, James Carville

overview: Dave finally has his photos from LA developed, and an audience guys helps him display the photos on the Times Square Jumbotron.  Later in the show, all of tonight's guests (Slash, James Carville, and Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth) also have their photos taken for the Jumbotron.

title: Stupid Pet Tricks, Carol Burnett, Emmylou Harris

overview: It's time for more celebrities in the audience, including Michael J. Fox, Jerry Seinfeld, Paul Shaffer, Kathie Lee Gifford, and Bill Cobsy.  Also, Carol Burnett promotes her made-for-TV movie Seasons of the Heart.

title: Barbara Walters, Mariah Carey

overview: Dave quizzes the audience on last week's trip to LA.

title: Barbara Walters, Mariah Carey

title: Eddie Murphy, Tony Bennett, Wayne Cotter

overview: Dave freshens up by walking outside the theater, towards a hot dog vendor, and washing his face in the dirty hot dog water.  Also, Creepy Dave drops by annoy Dave again: ""What's up?""

title: Rick Moranis, Jimmy Buffett, Stefan Seville

overview: Dave makes another bad phone call for an audience member; Rick Moranis promotes The Flintstones, and his interview is interrupted by co-star John Goodman; Tony cleans Dave's desk.

title: Woody Harrelson, Louie Anderson, Isaiah Thomas

overview: Dave is missing his opening ""billboard"" card with tonight's guests listed on them, so he leaves the theater, goes to the NBC Nightly News studio and gets it from a confused Tom Brokaw.

title: Kevin Pollak, Chris Isaak, Jacques Pepin

overview: Dave finds a sports reporter from Indianapolis outside and invites him in; Dave launches ""Top Ten Plus,"" the quicker and more efficient Top Ten list; after Dave mocks a magazine with the headline ""Sweat with Fabio,"" the male model drops a sandbag on the desk, and Dave throws him out of the theater.

title: Rosie O'Donnell, Laurie Morgan, Bronson Pinchot

overview: Jets take off at JFK Airport; Rosie O'Donnell promotes The Flintstones.

title: The Pretenders, Daniel Stern

overview: Dave helps Nancy Agostini find an apartment in the city; The Pretenders perform ""Night in My Veins.""

title: The Pretenders, Daniel Stern

title: Reggie Miller, Spike Lee, Tony Randall, Tony Toni Tone

overview: Dave escorts the Stand-by Audience (all 40 of 'em) to a restaurant a few blocks away from the Ed Sullivan Theater. He later invites sailors in the audience to visit FlashDancers across the street.

title: Craig T. Nelson, David Sanborn, Al Unser Jr.

overview: Dave hands out ""Warning Label"" props to the audience; another ""CBS Special Report"" finds Alan Richardson reporting on his socks.

title: Mariel Hemmingway, George Miller, Mandy Patinkin

overview: Dave's coffee is cold, so he goes out and warms it himself with a taxi battery; George Miller comments on today's solar eclipse; Dave picks a dead fly off his sport coat.

title: Macaulay Culkin, Randy Newman, Mona Frey

overview: An audience member plays a staged version of ""The Price is Right,"" and wins a can of flour.  Also, Michael Buffer fills in for Billy Wendell, announcing tonight's guests (not to mention Paul and the flour guy) with his distinct baritone.

title: David Brenner, Johnny Cash, Keanu Reeves

overview: Mujibur and Sirajul begin their Coast-to-Coast Tour, leaving NYC on a private jet; Keanu Reeves promotes Speed; Dave interviews David Brenner about his new radio show, and oddly enough, Dave will be David's first guest on his radio show premiere the next day.

title: Jeremy Irons, Chris Rock, Hakeem Olajuwon

overview: On their first leg of the Coast-to-Coast Tour, Mujibur and Sirajul report from Niagra Falls, saluting the US flag. Paul says the idea ""looked great on paper.""  Also, Dave chats with Hakeem Olajuwon of the NBA Champion Houston Rockets.

title: Ted Danson, David Byrne, Carl Reiner

overview: Dave selects two audience members to receive tickets to Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals.  Marv Albert hands out the tickets and shows a hockey blooper.

title: Ted Danson, David Byrne, Carl Reiner

title: Show #0178

overview: Three members of the 1994 Stanley Cup Champion New York Rangers drop by, and later they let Morty take a picture of the Cup.

title: Show #0178

title: Jon Lovitz, Sandra Bullock, Spin Doctors

overview: Jon Lovitz laments the demise of ""The Critic;"" Sandra Bullock promotes Speed.

title: Teri Garr, Yes

title: Teri Garr, Yes

title: Fran Drescher, Jack Palance, Seal

title: Fran Drescher, Jack Palance, Seal

title: Julia Roberts, Stone Temple Pilots, Jake Johannsen

overview: After a technical error prevents it from being performed the previous night, Dave presents the rest of the ""NBA Finals Quiz.""  Now feeling a little queasy due to all the stress of the past two nights, Dave points out that he has a body double that will stand in for him when the time comes for him to get medical attention.  Also, Dan Rather sings ""Wreck of the Old 97.""

title: Howard Stern, Kate Nelligan, John Mellencamp

title: Siskel & Ebert, Tom Jones, Sam Cassell, Trisha Yearwood

overview: On their latest stop, Mujibur and Sirajul get serenaded by Tom Jones in Las Vegas.  Wondering who's been operating K&L Rock America while they've been gone, Dave finds Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert running the shop in their place.

title: Penelope Ann Miller, Barbara Streisand, Mary Matalin, Tori Amos

overview: Barbra Streisand walks on the set and gives Dave two tickets to her show at Radio City Music Hall.  Dave gives them away to a woman in the audience.

title: Daniel Boulud, Helen Hunt, Green Day

overview: ""Coast to Coast with Mujibur and Sirajul"" -- tonight, they're fly-fishing in Madison Valley, Montana, with their teaching guide, Craig.

title: Daniel Boulud, Helen Hunt, Green Day

title: Siskel & Ebert, Andrea Martin, Indigo Girls

overview: In a spoof of Home Shopping Network, Dave sells ""Dave and Paul Collection Plates,"" giving out the phone number of head writer Rob Burnett.  Also, Dave invites Megan and Tim, a couple from Kansas City, in from the storm, gives them towels to dry off, and offers them seats by the spiral stairway, where they stay throughout the show.

title: Connie Chung, Phil Collins

title: Connie Chung, Phil Collins

title: Neil Diamond, Richard Simmons

overview: Dave takes a cue card from Tony Mendez, re-reads a joke and then has the cue card passed around the audience.  Later, Calvert DeForest dresses up as Barbra Streisand and performs ""The Way We Were,"" and guest Richard Simmons sings a patriotic medley.

title: Neil Diamond, Richard Simmons

title: Patrick Stewart, Ryan Cobb, Melissa Etheridge

title: Show #0192

overview: Dave leaves the show after the monologue and heads upstairs to read Wresting Magazine with his face in a mud mask, and Paul retrieves him.  Later, famed soccer commentator Andres Cantor repeats his most famous line to Dave: ""ggoooooooooaaaaaaallllll!""

title: Show #0192

title: Tom Hanks, Toad the Wet Sprocket

overview: The Runaway Camera is roaming the streets of New York City, getting squeegied, hit by a bike, down a manhole, running into Rupert Jee, and going into ""Cats"" and ""Flashdancers.""  Later, in dueling clips, Dave shows embarassing clips of Tom Hanks from ""The Love Boat,"" ""Taxi,"" and ""Happy Days.""  Tom retaliates with an embarassing clip of Dave from ""Mork and Mindy.""

title: Tom Hanks, Toad the Wet Sprocket

title: Harry Connick, Jr., Michael Lomonaco, Pete Sampras, Catherine O'Hara

title: Buzz Aldrin, Susan Sarandon, Midnight Oil

overview: Dave returns to outside the Today Show set and displays his sign: ""Happy 100th Birthday, Willard""; in honor of the 25th anniversary of the moon landing, we see Dave accomplishing the same feat; Midnight Oil performs ""Sometimes.""

title: Gary Sinise, Ricki Lake, Julio Iglesias

overview: Ricki Lake promotes her supporting role in the upcoming Cabin Boy; Gary Sinise plugs Forrest Gump.

title: Gary Sinise, Ricki Lake, Julio Iglesias

title: Show #0197

overview: ""Can a Guy in a Bear Suit Say Hello on a N. Y. C. Pay Phone?""  The answer? Mais oui!  Also, one of the all-time great Stupid Pet Tricks makes a triumphant return when Kevin Dechico and his dog ""Air Buddy"" shoot hoops onstage.

title: Show #0197

title: Show #0198

overview: Cold opening: Kenny Rogers tells Dave when to hold â€˜um and when to fold â€˜um.  Dave also stops the show midway through to just kick back in his chair and relax, then reflect on the show thus far.

title: Show #0198

title: Show #0199

title: Show #0199

title: Show #0200

overview: Dave fills up a pothole outside the studio with joke cards; Jim Carrey's limo is towed away.

title: Show #0200

title: Show #0201

overview: The pothole Dave filled up with blue joke cards the previous night is sealed by none other then Mayor Guiliani; the pothole is danced upon by several fabulous babes performing Rockette-style kicks; Gin Blossoms and Kiss perform ""Christine Sixteen.""

title: Show #0201

title: Show #0202

overview: A severed head perks out of the pothole; a doctor stands in the backdrop in case Dave suddenly becomes sick during the show; Sirajul asks a group of fishermen in South Dakota what they think of hometown boy Tom Brokaw.

title: Show #0202

title: Show #0203

overview: Dave comments on Tony's cue card work, then makes a bad phone call for an audience member with mother issues.

title: Show #0203

title: Show #0204

title: Show #0204

title: Show #0205

title: Show #0205

title: Show #0206

overview: Dave attends the Whitewater Hearings; up-and-coming starlet Cameron Diaz promotes ""The Mask""; Dave finally chats with Stevie Nicks (whose manager Dave criticized several years before).

title: Show #0206

title: Show #0207

overview: The show is interrupted all night long by (bogus) CBS News special reports by anchor Alan Richardson, who sings, is beaten up by a bus driver, pitches Mountain Dew and swears about the prime lending rate.

title: Show #0207

title: Show #0208

overview: After Dave sings a horrible rendition of ""Oklahoma,"" Paul demands to hear a better version.  Soon after, John and Bonnie Raitt come on stage to show Dave how it's done.

title: Show #0208

title: Show #0209

title: Show #0209

title: Show #0210

overview: Dave and model Inna Mirovich toss back some vodka.  Later, Howard Stern admits that he had to drop out of the New York governor's race because he refused to reveal his yearly income.

title: Show #0210

title: Show #0211

title: Show #0211

title: Show #0212

overview: Dave looks at ""What's On Other Channels;"" the Smothers Brothers perform.

title: Show #0212

title: Show #0213

title: Show #0213

title: Show #0214

title: Show #0214

title: Show #0215

title: Show #0215

title: Show #0216

overview: Rupert brings soup to tonight's guests; Dave reflects on the Michael Jackson-Lisa Marie Presley wedding.

title: Show #0216

title: Show #0217

title: Show #0217

title: Show #0218

title: Show #0218

title: Show #0219

title: Show #0219

Season 2

title: Show #0220

title: Show #0220

title: Show #0221

title: Show #0221

title: Show #0222

title: Show #0222

title: Show #0223

title: Show #0223

title: Show #0224

title: Show #0224

title: Show #0225

title: Show #0225

title: Show #0226

overview: Throughout the night, an audience woman from Brooklyn kicks footballs.

title: Show #0226

title: Show #0227

title: Show #0227

title: Show #0228

title: Show #0228

title: Show #0229

title: Show #0229

title: Show #0230

title: Show #0230

title: Show #0231

title: Show #0231

title: Show #0232

title: Show #0232

title: Show #0233

overview: ""Dropping Stuff Off the 8th Floor Window"" includes: champagne bottles, confetti, a TV monitor, presidential plates, fluorescent tubes, and bowling balls into a bathtub of pudding. The first two miss their mark; the third makes it but destroys the tub.

title: Show #0233

title: Show #0234

overview: Dave comments on Robbie Kondor; a car alarm goes off outside the theater, so Dave goes outside and bombs the offending car; Chuck Berry sings ""Johnny B. Goode""; Zsa Zsa Gabor laments and spews profanities after discovering her car has been destroyed.

title: Show #0234

title: Show #0235

overview: Hal Gurnee harasses taxi drivers by posting their images on the Times Square jumbotron.

title: Show #0235

title: Show #0236

title: Show #0236

title: Show #0237

overview: An audience member gives Dave a tiny pair of pants; Gavin MacLeod pops in several times, interrupting the monologue and presenting the Top Ten.

title: Show #0237

title: Show #0238

overview: John Popper sits in with the band; Bill Murray tours Broadway; Macaulay Culkin promotes ""Richie Rich.""

title: Show #0238

title: Show #0239

title: Show #0239

title: Show #0240

title: Show #0240

title: Show #0241

title: Show #0241

title: Show #0243

title: Show #0243

title: Show #0244

title: Show #0244

title: Show #0245

title: Show #0245

title: Show #0246

title: Show #0246

title: Show #0247

title: Show #0247

title: Show #0248

title: Show #0248

title: Show #0249

overview: Tim Allen promotes his bestselling book, Don't Stand Too Close to a Naked Man.

title: Show #0249

title: Show #0250

title: Show #0250

title: Show #0251

title: Show #0251

title: Show #0252

title: Show #0252

title: Show #0253

title: Show #0253

title: Show #0254

title: Show #0254

title: Show #0255

title: Show #0255

title: Show #0256

title: Show #0256

title: Show #0257

overview: Two standby audience folks named Jenya and Gary are sent to take food to Dan Rather, courtesy of Rupert.  Later, Mike Judge discusses his hit MTV show ""Beavis & Butt-head.""

title: Show #0257

title: Show #0258

title: Show #0258

title: Show #0259

title: Show #0259

title: Show #0260

overview: Calvert goes trick-or-treating in Nutley, New Jersey (Martha Stewart's hometown); Lauren Bacall plugs ""Pret-a-Porter"" (Ready to Wear).

title: Show #0260

title: Show #0261

overview: John Popper sits in; throughout the night, Mujibur and Sirajul appear as correspondents on Court TV; Elijah Wood plugs North.

title: Show #0261

title: Show #0262

title: Show #0262

title: Show #0263

overview: Dave gets freshened up by a street sweeper; Rupert serves ""Bill Clinton Soup.""

title: Show #0263

title: Show #0264

title: Show #0264

title: Show #0265

title: Show #0265

title: Show #0266

title: Show #0266

title: Show #0267

title: Show #0267

title: Show #0268

overview: Live via telephone, Jerry Lewis pronounces the new governor's name ""Puh-tack-ee;"" ""Picket Fences"" star Fyvush Finkel sings ""If I Were a Rich Man;"" The Cranberries perform ""Zombie.""

title: Show #0268

title: Show #0269

overview: Dave selects a woman from outside named Laurie Byrd to be his co-host tonight; Biff and George Clarke recreate a scene from the hit CBS miniseries ""Scarlett.""

title: Show #0269

title: Show #0270

title: Show #0270

title: Show #0271

title: Show #0271

title: Show #0272

title: Show #0272

title: Show #0273

title: Show #0273

title: Show #0274

title: Show #0274

title: Show #0275

title: Show #0275

title: Show #0276

title: Show #0276

title: Show #0277

title: Show #0277

title: Show #0278

title: Show #0278

title: Show #0279

overview: The outside cam reveals that Dave's picture in the window of Joe G's Pizza.  Dave calls and distracts Joe while Paul steals the unflattering portrait; Jon Lovitz plugs North.

title: Show #0279

title: Show #0280

overview: Roseanne makes a rare political statement; Dave's accountant Fred Nigro takes a bow.

title: Show #0280

title: Show #0281

overview: Mujibur, Sirajul and Tony Randall take a photo together; tonight's celebrities in the audience: Mia Farrow, Eddie Murphy and Sharon Stone.

title: Show #0281

title: Show #0282

title: Show #0282

title: Show #0283

overview: One of tonight's cue cards goes to a garbage truck outside; in the latest edition of ""Rupert and Me,"" Dave radios strange comments to Rupert, which are then repeated out loud to annoyed passers-by; Nicholas Turturro sings ""My Way;"" Michael Keaton gets arrested for shoplifting at Hello Deli.

title: Show #0283

title: Show #0284

overview: Cold Opening: Jim Carrey and an unshaven Dave goof around.  Later in the show, Mickey, the barber at the Wellington Hotel, shaves off Dave's beard.

title: Show #0284

title: Show #0285

title: Show #0285

title: Show #0286

title: Show #0286

title: Show #0287

overview: Siskel and Ebert throw snowballs; Michael J. Fox walks onstage with a cow.

title: Show #0287

title: Show #0288

title: Show #0288

title: Show #0289

title: Show #0289

title: Show #0290

title: Show #0290

title: Show #0291

title: Show #0291

title: Show #0292

title: Show #0292

title: Show #0293

title: Show #0293

title: Show #0294

title: Show #0294

title: Show #0295

title: Show #0295

title: Show #0296

overview: During ""Charts and Graphs,"" Dave sends an audience member down the street for copies of a chart.  Also, Dave calls the mother of a different audience member, but he ends up leaving a message on her machine.

title: Show #0296

title: Show #0297

overview: A customer at Hello Deli shows Dave her holiday photos.  Later, Dave checks his temperature (99.5 F).

title: Show #0297

title: Show #0298

overview: Dave ends the show early yet again, and Paul finds him sobbing on the Ricki Lake show; Biff has champagne coming out of his ears; Dick Clark presents the Top Ten; Dave and Richard Simmons go harassing people door-to-door in New Jersey.

title: Show #0298

title: Show #0299

title: Show #0299

title: Show #0300

title: Show #0300

title: Show #0301

overview: Michael Buffer announces Phil Hartman's entry onstage; a comely postal carrier distracts Dave.

title: Show #0301

title: Show #0302

title: Show #0302

title: Show #0303

overview: Dave autographs a ham; Calvert (dressed as Newt Gingrich's mother) presents the Top Ten.

title: Show #0303

title: Show #0304

title: Show #0304

title: Show #0305

title: Show #0305

title: Show #0306

title: Show #0306

title: Show #0307

overview: An audience member hangs out in the band section; Mujibur and Sirajul become the latest witnesses to testify for O.J. Simpson.

title: Show #0307

title: Show #0308

overview: Al Green performs ""Let's Stay Together.""

title: Show #0308

title: Show #0309

title: Show #0309

title: Show #0310

title: Show #0310

title: Show #0311

title: Show #0311

title: Show #0312

title: Show #0312

title: Show #0313

title: Show #0313

title: Show #0314

title: Show #0314

title: Show #0315

overview: Dave shows a (bogus) Super Bowl ad starring himself; Gerard presents ""Top Ten Signs You're Not the Sexiest Man Alive.""

title: Show #0315

title: Show #0316

title: Show #0316

title: Show #0317

title: Show #0317

title: Show #0318

title: Show #0318

title: Show #0319

overview: Rosanne Cash performs ""I Count the Tears.""

title: Show #0319

title: Show #0320

title: Show #0320

title: Show #0321

title: Show #0321

title: Show #0322

title: Show #0322

title: Show #0323

title: Show #0323

title: Show #0324

title: Show #0324

title: Show #0325

title: Show #0325

title: Show #0326

title: Show #0326

title: Show #0327

overview: Dave introduces the brand new ""Late Show Dancers,"" who prance around throughout the show.  Also, 83-year-old Empire State Building employee Chico Chimone plays the piano.

title: Show #0327

title: Show #0328

title: Show #0328

title: Show #0329

overview: Dave sends three members from the audience to go to a nearby movie theater to videotape some clips from Pulp Fiction. They return in time to show the footage during John Travolta's guest appearance to promote the film.  Also, Mujibur and Sirajul report from yesterday's Daytona 500.

title: Show #0329

title: Show #0330

title: Show #0330

title: Show #0331

overview: Cybill Shepherd promotes her new sitcom; Gary Sinise brags about the perks of being an Academy Award Nominee.

title: Show #0331

title: Show #0332

overview: Wayne Newton (live via satellite) presents the Top Ten; Michael McKean comments on the recent troubles on the set of ""Saturday Night Live;"" David Byrne and the CBS Orchestra perform ""You & Eye.""

title: Show #0332

title: Show #0333

title: Show #0333

title: Show #0334

title: Show #0334

title: Show #0335

title: Show #0335

title: Show #0336

title: Show #0336

title: Show #0337

overview: Bernie Worrell sits in; Al Roker does a weather forecast; Dave retrieves a blue card from ""Forrest Gump"" (Calvert); Jeff Goldblum tap dances.

title: Show #0337

title: Show #0338

title: Show #0338

title: Show #0339

overview: Dave sends the standby audience to The Gap to purchase and wear matching outfits before they're allowed to return to the theater. By the end of the show, they are all wearing identical sweaters and khakis. (correct synopsis)

title: Show #0339

title: Show #0340

overview: On the first Letterman show ever aired on this date, Bill Cosby, Tito Puente, and Dave climb a ladder up to the balcony, and Luke Perry does a science experiment in place of bumped guest Lee Marek.

title: Show #0340

title: Show #0341

title: Show #0341

title: Show #0342

title: Show #0342

title: Show #0343

overview: Dave sends the standby audience to The Gap to purchase and wear matching outfits before they're allowed to return to the theater.   By the end of the show, they are all wearing identical sweaters and khakis.

title: Show #0343

title: Show #0344

title: Show #0344

title: Show #0345

title: Show #0345

title: Show #0346

title: Show #0346

title: Show #0347

overview: Dave gives a girl in the audience named Amy money to buy spring flowers, and later her boyfriend (also in the audience) sings karaoke with Will Smith.

title: Show #0347

title: Show #0348

overview: A woman in the audience bakes cookies for everyone; Conan O'Brien appears in Dave's latest Oscar-related dream; Dave gets his toupee dry-cleaned.

title: Show #0348

title: Show #0349

overview: Throughout the night, Dave practices giving out Oscars, awarding achievements by Tony Randall, Doc Severinson (who's sitting in), Tony Mendez, a hi-ho girl, and Sirajul Islam (Mujibur was sick).  Also, Dave chats with a man whose dog ran away, then found his pet on the opposite side of the country.

title: Show #0349

title: Show #0350

overview: John Mayall sits in; Dave comments on his much-scrutinized performance as host of last week's Academy Awards.

title: Show #0350

title: Show #0351

overview: Throughout the night, the legendary Ashton Family acrobats perform their greatest stunts outside on 53rd Street.

title: Show #0351

title: Show #0352

overview: Dave spells Uma and Oprah with hot dog wieners, while Creepy Dave lurks in the backdrop during his interview with Bryant Gumbel.

title: Show #0352

title: Show #0353

overview: At the end of tonight's ""New Books"" segment, Dave gives one of the phony manuscripts to a girl in the audience.  Also, for no apparent reason, Gerard dances around onstage in a sun dress.

title: Show #0353

title: Show #0354

overview: Two babes in the audience are observed with ""Marry Us Dave"" T-shirts; Dave, Calvert, and Biff sit around and do nothing for three minutes; Dave asks cab drivers what they thought of his performance at the Oscars.

title: Show #0354

title: Show #0355

overview: Dave invites the stand-by audience to his office and watch the show from there. Later, they're joined by Faye Dunaway and chef Wolfgang Puck.

title: Show #0355

title: Show #0356

overview: Throughout the night, various staffers walk onstage to give Dave ""dramatic tension,"" while Robert Pastorelli explains his departure from the hit comedy Murphy Brown.

title: Show #0356

title: Show #0357

overview: Mayor Guiliani and Dave agree to disagree on the new slogan for the New York Tourism Board; Drew Barrymore gives Dave a birthday surprise.

title: Show #0357

title: Show #0358

overview: The New York Daily News, having headlined their paper with last night's Guiliani-chosen slogan, distributes miniature buttons to the audience reading ""We Can Kick Your City's Ass"" commemorating the headline.  Also, Bela Fleck sits in with the band on banjo.

title: Show #0358

title: Show #0359

overview: Two days after NYC's new slogan, ""We Can Kick Your City's Ass,"" reaches beyond the Hudson, Dave hears from mayors of other cities; Slash of Guns n' Roses fame sits in; a skit involving jelly beans bursting out of Biff's ears is botched when the wiring doesn't work properly.

title: Show #0359

title: Show #0360

overview: Live Remote: Dave annoys both an H&R Block tax accountant and his mortified customer, who prefers to hide her face.

title: Show #0360

title: Show #0361

overview: Dave selects five guys from the audience to compete in a basketball match outside on 53rd Street with five (alleged) New York Knicks.  By the end of the show, the final score is Audience 108, Knicks 107.

title: Show #0361

title: Show #0362

overview: Dave complains that the cue-card Tony is holding is too small, so Inky replaces it with a giant banner; ten mayors of other cities present the Top Ten; a blue card is missing and soon found taped to Sandra Bullock's backside.

title: Show #0362

title: Show #0363

overview: An audience talent show is interrupted by Helen Reddy, who pops up several times throughout the show; later, she teams up with Blues Traveler to perform ""Hook.""

title: Show #0363

title: Show #0364

overview: Tony Randall drops by to announce who tomorrow's guests will be, and Dave squirts him with a fire extinguisher. Later, Biff Henderson and Pat Farmer carry Tony outside and into a taxi.  Also, Dolly Parton presents the Top Ten.

title: Show #0364

title: Show #0365

overview: After word spreads to the media that he's losing his ratings edge over Leno, Dave wants to find out if people are still watching the show, so he displays his desk phone number on the Times Square Jumbotron. The only people who call are CBS employees who have access to a live feed in their offices. Frustrated, Dave dips the receiver into his coffee.

title: Show #0365

title: Show #0366

overview: In tonight's live remote, Dave annoys customers down the street at the Sam Ash music store and invites Marcia to sit in with the band on alto sax.

title: Show #0366

title: Show #0367

overview: David Sanborn sits in yet again; various New York Yankees present the Top Ten; Dave loses a blue card, then finds it at McDonald's.

title: Show #0367

title: Show #0368

overview: The Flying Rat is introduced on the show during a segment called ""What's New for Spring""; in the same segment a small army of clowns attack Mujibur and Sirajul, then storm the Late Show stage; Dave chats with ""Buddy, the Sleepy Lifeguard.""

title: Show #0368

title: Show #0369

overview: Dave and Paul leave the show early to go over to Madison Square Garden for the circus, where they run into an acrobat bearing a strong resemblance to Calvert; the flying rat attacks Dan Rather, and is later seen as a guest on Nightline; Dave and Felecia waltz.

title: Show #0369

title: Show #0370

overview: All of tonight's guests (Marilu Henner, Kris Kristofferson, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Mario Van Peebles) are at Rupert's playing spin the bottle. Also, the flying rat demonstrates its supremacy of the New York skyline by swallowing a giant bird whole.

title: Show #0370

title: Show #0371

overview: The Giant Flying Rat is introduced via lasers and special effects just after being interviewed by Tom Snyder.

title: Show #0371

title: Show #0372

overview: (Supposed) Audience requests are fulfilled in tonight's ""Who Asked For It?"" while Harry Connick Jr. promotes his new album.

title: Show #0372

title: Show #0373

overview: Pete Fatovich attempts to kiss Paul again; the giant flying rat delivers the Top Ten list; Jake Johanssen discusses a recent trip to the supermarket.

title: Show #0373

title: Show #0374

overview: The giant flying rat dons a sombrero; Dave leaves the show early to marry Drew Barrymore; a man gets kicked in the face by a racehorse; Dave and Paul go supermarket shopping.

title: Show #0374

title: Show #0375

overview: Dave sends audience members Nico and Ingrid Van Eenennaan to London (to promote the show's visit next week) with a camcorder, root beer, and the Giant Flying Rat.  Neither are seen or heard from again.

title: Show #0375

title: Show #0376

overview: Jimmy Smits, a guest the night before, is seen in his hotel room naked, doing push-ups and watching TV in bed.  Also, Paul quits to become a professional boxer, but he gives up and comes back to the show.

title: Show #0376

title: Show #0377

overview: The Dutch husband and wife from last night resurface for a brief moment; Paul wears a top hat and a tuxedo; Bruce Willis gets his head scrubbed.

title: Show #0377

title: Show #0378

overview: Paul decides to have plastic surgery, then wakes up from the procedure with a conehead; Dave shows a clip of Pakistan's #1 sitcom, ""Seinjibur"";  Hugh Grant promotes Nine Months.

title: Show #0378

title: Show #0379

overview: Calvert mimics the Giant Flying Rat; Dave comments on preparations for next week's trip to London; Julianna Marguiles promotes the much-hyped season finale of ER.

title: Show #0379

title: Show #0380

overview: The Late Show starts its week broadcasting from London. Ten London Guards bring Dave out onstage; Dave and Paul wreck havoc in the city; Elton John reacts to William Shatner's videotaped rendition of ""Rocket Man,"" then performs ""Made in England.""

title: Show #0380

title: Show #0381

overview: London, Day 2: The new James Bond, Remington Steele star Pierce Brosnan, enters backstage with models and martinis; Little Richard and Chuck Berry sit in; Dave's mom reports from a pub. (correct synopsis)

title: Show #0381

title: Show #0382

overview: London, Day 3: ""London Souvenirs"" include a Prince Charles Ketchup Dispenser, a Bobby Helmet Bra, and a Tea Cannon, brought out by fake London guards.  Also, Peter O'Toole enters riding a camel, and Van Morrison barely remembers the words to his own song ""Have I Told You Lately"" in a performance with Sinead O'Connor and the Chieftains. (correct synopsis)

title: Show #0382

title: Show #0383

overview: London, Day 4: Dave and Paul play soccer (or should I say football?) at Wembley Stadium; live via satellite from New York, Tony Randall trashes the theater; John Cleese presents the Top Ten. (correct synopsis)

title: Show #0383

title: Show #0384

overview: London, Day 5: Dave repeats a monologue joke in a British accent; Salman Rushdie hands the Top Ten to Dave, and is presented by ten bobbies; Dorothy drops by to comment on her week of sightseeing.

title: Show #0384

title: Show #0385

overview: Cold opening: Dave belatedly thanks Drew Barrymore for her birthday ""gift"" last month.  Also, Dave pays Mujibur and Sirajul to pummel Paul.

title: Show #0385

title: Show #0386

overview: It's the debut of ""May We Turn Your Pants Into Shorts?""  Dave cuts up his own slacks before shredding the pants of Paul and Mel Gibson.

title: Show #0386

title: Show #0387

title: Show #0387

title: Show #0388

overview: Clint Black sits in; candy is thrown at the audience; the Top Ten Office is relocated to an audience member's hometown of Glenn's Falls, New York; in honor of Ringo Starr, Paul, Dave, and the audience try to recreate Beatlemania.

title: Show #0388

title: Show #0389

overview: Dave takes a bunch of sailors to a local watering hole; Mujibur and Sirajul visit Dorothy in Indianapolis; Dave bids farewell to longtime director Hal Gurnee by placing a plaque on the control room door.

title: Show #0389

title: Show #0390

overview: Cold Opening: Nicole Kidman asks Dave if he's drunk.  Also, displayed by the window of an advertising agency across the street from the Ed Sullivan Theater is a giant toothbrush and tooth; Dave invites the workers from that window to bring the items into the theater and then presents them with the Crest Pledge.

title: Show #0390

title: Show #0391

overview: Indianapolis 500 champion Jacque Vileneuve races a NYC cab around the theater block in competition with NYC cabbie Buke Kadikiran; Dave shows (doctored) footage of Dan Rather replacing his CBS Evening News co-host Connie Chung withâ€¦ Dan Rather.

title: Show #0391

title: Show #0392

overview: Biff delivers Dave in a golf cart; Dave and an audience member named Hal help choose the network's new slogan; a pyrotechnic exhibition is held in the backdrop.

title: Show #0392

title: Show #0393

overview: It's time for a studio audience talent show, with friends and relatives of the performers swamping the backdrop.  Shortly after his interview, Mike Myers joins the crowd.

title: Show #0393

title: Show #0394

overview: Dave tells Rupert to bother people at a local bistro with his hidden mic; Dave chats with a woman that recently won $87,000,000 in the state lottery; head CBS executives ""Les Moonves"" and ""Peter Lund"" sing Bob Seger's ""Like a Rock.""

title: Show #0394

title: Show #0395

overview: Dave chooses a person off the street to tell their life story; the Top Ten Home Office moves to Grand Rapids, Michigan; Chris O'Donnell plugs Batman Forever.

title: Show #0395

title: Show #0396

overview: Stephen Stills sits in; Dave ""attends"" a recent President Clinton press conference; basketball star/party animal Dennis Rodman comments on his recent antics.

title: Show #0396

title: Show #0397

overview: Travis, a five-year-old golden retriever, has the ""Dog Cam"" attached to his head; John Turturro dresses up as Batman, then hands Dave the Top Ten list; Dan Rather talks about Connie Chung's departure from CBS, then promotes his workout video ""Old Train Songs to Sweat By.""

title: Show #0397

title: Show #0398

overview: Dave arrives at the theater in a police car; throughout the night, spelling bee winner Justin Carroll comes out to spell various ten-cent words; Dave chats with Robert Horry of the NBA Champion Houston Rockets.

title: Show #0398

title: Show #0399

overview: Travis and the Dog Cam return; Englebert Humperdinck serenades Rupert; ten kindergarteners write and present the Top Ten.

title: Show #0399

title: Show #0400

overview: Dave announces that this is show number 4000, but later admits he's off by a zero; John Denver performs the theme song to ""Supermarket Finds""; Alan King gloats over his grandkids.

title: Show #0400

title: Show #0401

overview: Dave invites both a cabbie and an audience member to jump into a rooftop swimming pool. They're later joined by two NYC cops and Bob Saget.

title: Show #0401

title: Show #0402

overview: Shortly after a ""What's New for Summer"" segment, Dave hands hamsicles (or, if you will, cold ham on a stick) to the audience.  Also, ""Batman"" (Calvert) hands Dave the Top Ten list, while Tony Bennett performs ""My Love Went to London.""

title: Show #0402

title: Show #0403

overview: Cold Opening: ""ER"" star Anthony Edwards refuses to give Dave a physical.  Also, Jonathan Katz does standup and promotes Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist.

title: Show #0403

title: Show #0404

overview: Dave celebrates the fifteenth anniversary of the debut of The David Letterman Show by showing clips of the first broadcast; Biff interrupts Dave so that Corey Pavin (winner of the 1995 U. S. Open) can drop by; various staffers take their moms to the Russian Tea Room.

title: Show #0404

title: Show #0405

overview: Bernie Kopell storms out of the theater after ""The Love Boat"" is somehow mentioned twice in a Top Ten List about Hockey.  Later, Dave chats with ""Coach"" star Jerry Van Dyke, while Warren Zevon performs ""Mutineer,"" a song he would later perform in his last TV appearance in 2002.

title: Show #0405

title: Show #0406

overview: Dave invites a standby audience member to play ""Will You Eat the Meatloaf?""  Later in the show, Dave chats with Pete, the dishwasher at Hello Deli.

title: Show #0406

title: Show #0407

overview: In an experimental comedy bit called ""Letters to the Editor,"" Dave reads a (bogus) note from Al Gore telling The New Yorker that he loves their cartoons.

title: Show #0407

title: Show #0408

overview: Dave shows the audience an old photo of Morty with an afro, and then later shows a doctored photo of himself with a head-bush.  Also, Dave helps Tom Hanks shave a beard he grew on vacation.

title: Show #0408

title: Show #0409

overview: In a remote, Dave asks apartment dwellers, ""What's the Coolest Thing In Your Apartment?""

title: Show #0409

title: Show #0410

overview: Jim Carrey, Andre Agassi, and Tom and Roseanne Arnold miraculously appear in the audience, Tom being both on stage and in the audience simultaneously.  Also, Dave orders pancakes from the Fashion Cafe for Christy Turlington and a heavyset audience member.

title: Show #0410

title: Show #0411

overview: Dave says hello to viewers in France and Italy in their respective native tongues; during ""May We See Your Photos, Please?"" Dave demands to see photos of meat or nudity; Penn and Teller perform one of their trademark dangerous stunts.

title: Show #0411

title: Show #0412

overview: Charles Grodin promotes his new cable talk show.

title: Show #0412

title: Show #0413

overview: A small army of cyclists rush across the stage, while Dave and Pete Sampras play a pickup round of tennis out on 53rd Street.

title: Show #0413

title: Show #0414

overview: After an admittedly lame remote on a ""Day In The Life"" of producer Robert Morton, he jumps into a giant bowl of pudding, followed by Dave.  Later in the show, Paul, Laurie Diamond, and the members of White Zombie join in.

title: Show #0414

title: Show #0415

overview: Dave flashes back to how he stayed cool over the weekend by stuffing popsicles in his pants; a woman who picks up one of the pay phones at the kiosk outside the theater is chosen as an honorary guest host; Alicia Silverstone promotes Clueless; Dave and Pam the phone lady switch jackets.

title: Show #0415

title: Show #0416

overview: Dan Rather presents the Top Ten; Chevy Chase plugs Man of the House and talks tennis.

title: Show #0416

title: Show #0417

overview: Ed Sullivan Theater Building Engineer George Clarke begins his ""Quest for Corn"" throughout the Midwest.  He's off to Illinois.

title: Show #0417

title: Show #0418

overview: Dave demonstrates a triple pencil flip; Rupert finds one of Dave's blue cards attached to Mary Tyler Moore's backside; Dave shows old footage of Andy Kaufman dancing with a giant snake.

title: Show #0418

title: Show #0419

overview: Clarence Clemons of the E Street Band sits in; Dave offers an audience guy with an unruly beard $300 to shave it; Talent Assistant Zoe Friedham gets a tattoo; Dave gives the newly-shaven man $400.

title: Show #0419

title: Show #0420

overview: A ""Dumb Ads"" segment introduces Canadian filling station attendent Dick Assman.  The entire North American audience immediately catches ""Dick Assmania.""  Later, a monkey in the green room throws fruit, while The Quest for Corn hits Omaha, Nebraska.

title: Show #0420

title: Show #0421

overview: Dave calls up Dick Assman; Ray Liotta arrives onstage riding a baby elephant, and later he makes a (bogus) appearance with Paul in the controversial new movie Kids.

title: Show #0421

title: Show #0422

overview: Dave and Tony switch places for a few minutes; David Schwimmer is reunited with the monkey who played Marcel on Friends; Dave announces that ""Dick Assmania"" has officially swept the eastern seaboard.

title: Show #0422

title: Show #0423

overview: During a segment called ""Ask the Mayor,"" someone from the audience asks Rudy Guiliani, ""Is that a real hair piece?""  Also, a half-awake audience member opens himself to the feminine wiles of Sandra Bullock.

title: Show #0423

title: Show #0424

overview: George Clarke's ""Quest for Corn"" finds him in Indianapolis with Dave's mom: 5 ears.  Later, Nick Turturro and Dennis Franz stand in the green room with their pants down, while Paul and Bruce Hornsby play ""Chopsticks"" on the keyboard.

title: Show #0424

title: Show #0425

overview: Dave gives $100 to an audience member after a monologue joke bombs; the show is interrupted for a ""Dick Assman Update""; father and son audience members Jim and JJ McMichael wave from the top of the Empire State Building.

title: Show #0425

title: Show #0426

overview: Dave announces that CBS has just been bought by Westinghouse, then spends the rest of the show joking about it.

title: Show #0426

title: Show #0427

overview: Dave chats with Mary Ann Dennis, whose dog stopped a man that tried to mug her.

title: Show #0427

title: Show #0428

overview: During ""Stupid Pet Tricks,"" a small fish eats a worm whole.  Meanwhile, Dave goes into a Westinghouse washer in spin cycle.

title: Show #0428

title: Show #0429

overview: The final installment of ""George Clarke's Quest for Corn"" finds our hero at Hello Deli (five ears).  Afterwards, George distributes an ear of corn to everyone in the audience.

title: Show #0429

title: Show #0430

overview: Dave announces it's ""Christmas in August,"" with Glen Campbell singing a medley of holiday standards at Hello Deli.

title: Show #0430

title: Show #0432

overview: The ""Dick Assman Update"" reveals that his popularity has hit fever pitch.  Later, Christopher Walken promotes three new movies that are coming out within a month of each other.

title: Show #0432

title: Show #0433

overview: Dave shows a ""highlight"" of last night's show: Dan Rather fondling Dave's butt.

title: Show #0433

title: Show #0434

overview: In honor of an incident that resulted in a forfeit in the previous night's Dodgers-Cardinals game, audience members throw baseballs at Dave.

title: Show #0434

title: Show #0435

overview: All night long, Rupert touches meat and is joined later by Kelsey Grammer, his then-fiancee, and a priest from the audience.

title: Show #0435

title: Show #0436

overview: Dave claims that the chairman of Westinghouse has agreed to fight him.  Later, Sonny Bono signs to Calvert's upstart record company.

title: Show #0436

title: Show #0437

overview: During an interview with Isabella Rosselini, a guy on fire runs around the stage.  Later, Bjork and the CBS Orchestra performs ""It's Oh So Quiet.""

title: Show #0437

title: Show #0438

overview: Paul is introduced as ""Johnny Lavaggi;"" Dave shows a (doctored) clip of Monica Seles grunting; David Brenner does stand up.

title: Show #0438

title: Show #0439

overview: Dave bids a fond farewell to his announcer, while Dick Assman also makes one last appearance.

title: Show #0439

Season 3

title: Show #0440

overview: Dave grills his new announcer, making him do voiceovers throughout the show (including #1 on the top ten list).

title: Show #0440

title: Show #0441

overview: Tom Snyder wants everybody to know that he does not hold a grudge with Dave.  Meanwhile, Alan Kalter continues to get used to his new surroundings.

title: Show #0441

title: Show #0442

overview: Charlton Heston plays ""Dave's Boss"" and bullies him mercilessly.  Later, Kevin Pollak promotes ""The Usual Suspects.""

title: Show #0442

title: Show #0443

overview: Amongst the ""Items Included in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame:"" Stuff found in ZZ Top's beards, a guitar made of David Crosby's old liver, and Marv Albert's Rock & Roll Bloopers, with Hootie (as in Hootie and the Blowfish) getting hit on the head by a basketball.  Meanwhile, in order to prepare for an Olympic diver that will be appearing later, Dave recruits Alan and an audience member to get in a tank.

title: Show #0443

title: Show #0444

overview: Wesley Snipes promotes ""Money Train,"" then strips to a dress.

title: Show #0444

title: Show #0445

overview: A day after the Emmy Awards, Dave tosses donuts into the audience with the new Donut-A-Pult.  Quote Dave: ""Now it's really hard to believe we didn't win an Emmy.""  Meanwhile, Biff Henderson recites a passage from the Packwood Diaries.

title: Show #0445

title: Show #0446

overview: The Donutapult returns, while Dave brings in a cabbie to write a Top Ten list.

title: Show #0446

title: Show #0447

overview: While promoting the movie ""Showgirls,"" star Elizabeth Berkeley gives Dave a lap dance.

title: Show #0447

title: Show #0448

overview: Gerard, Rupert, and others discuss what they like about Autumn, while Rush Limbaugh introduces a mini-Donutapult.

title: Show #0448

title: Show #0449

overview: During CBS Mailbag, Cyndi Lauper sings ""Lactose Intolerant.""  Later, the Donutapult makes one last appearance.

title: Show #0449

title: Show #0450

overview: Throughout the show, winners of obscure beauty pageants (including ""Miss Peanut"" and ""Miss South Carolina Tobacco"") walk across the stage and escort tonight's guests.

title: Show #0450

title: Show #0451

overview: Dick Assman is still popular in Canada; Newt Gingrich presents the Top Ten list; Thomas Haden Church promotes ""Ned & Stacey""; Dave juggles peaches.

title: Show #0451

title: Show #0452

overview: Rudy Guiliani give Dave a key to the city, then takes it back.

title: Show #0452

title: Show #0453

overview: Dave gives a three pound ham to an audience member, while ""Friends"" star Courtney Cox launches the ""Donutapult 2000.""

title: Show #0453

title: Show #0454

overview: Eddie Jamison (the guy who said ""I Love You, Man!"" in those beer commercials) interrupts the monologue; Doc Severinsen sits in with the band; Mary Tyler Moore accuses Dave of being a brown-noser.

title: Show #0454

title: Show #0456

overview: Dave invites his neighbor Steve over for coffee; Ellen Cleghorne promotes her new sitcom.

title: Show #0456

title: Show #0457

overview: 13 NYC cab drivers are invited to serve on a mock jury to determine the fate of OJ Simpson.  Instead, they're serenaded by Mel Torme.

title: Show #0457

title: Show #0458

overview: 1995: Uma Thurman joins Geraldo Rivera as the mock jury of cab drivers continues to deliberate, led by foreman Parminder Singh.  Dave notes, ""Uma, Parminder; Parminder, Uma.""

title: Show #0458

title: Show #0459

overview: Dave introduces ""The Donutapult 2000+,"" which is so big it has to sit out on 53rd Street.  Later in the show, it is converted into ""The Melonapult 2000+.""

title: Show #0459

title: Show #0460

overview: Amongst the latest ""Back-to-School Items:"" Oreo Cookies with Clearasil Pad Filling, Larry King Ex-Wife Trading Cards, and a Kate Moss Lunchbox.  Later, Andy Dick promotes ""Newsradio.""

title: Show #0460

title: Show #0461

overview: The cast and crew explains why they're glad the O. J. Simpson trial is over; Julianne Moore promotes ""Safe.""

title: Show #0461

title: Show #0462

overview: Pete Fatovich, ""Creepy Dave,"" and Gerard comment on the OJ verdict, while Chazz Palminteri gives an audience member his coat.

title: Show #0462

title: Show #0463

overview: Dave's ""younger brother Carl"" sits in on violin; Dave thinks he's on a caffeine buzz.

title: Show #0463

title: Show #0464

title: Show #0464

title: Show #0465

overview: Dave, Cybill Shepherd, and sports legend Joe Montana throw footballs into cabs on 53rd Street.  After repeated attempts, all three find their target at once.  Also, Dave announces that tonight's show is in ""actual size.""

title: Show #0465

title: Show #0466

overview: Via live remote, Dave asks a customer at a nearby laundromat to take a pair of pants out of the dryer and bring them into the theater for guest Richard Simmons to wear.

title: Show #0466

title: Show #0467

overview: Marilyn Horne of the Metropolitan Opera presents the Top Ten; the Rev. Jesse Jackson discusses current events and mentions his son's run for Congress.

title: Show #0467

title: Show #0468

overview: During CBS Mailbag, Dave goes sailing with Paul, the models and Bob Denver.  Later, William Shatner is beamed out of his seat.

title: Show #0468

title: Show #0469

overview: Dave goes to New Jersey to find a date for mailroom employee/superstar extrordinaire Bob Borden.  Meanwhile, Paul is missing, so Dave leaves the theater and finds him chatting at a party with Woody Allen.

title: Show #0469

title: Show #0470

overview: Dave starts reading the Miranda Rights before realizing he has the wrong index card. He leaves the studio to search for the correct card and finds ""NYPD Blue"" stars Jimmy Smits and Dennis Franz reading the Top Ten List to a captured thug.

title: Show #0470

title: Show #0471

overview: Throughout the show, The ""Jimmy Letterman Singers"" sing ""Jimmy.""  Later in the show, Dave concedes: ""It sucks, it stinks, it blows; it ain't working.""

title: Show #0471

title: Show #0472

overview: Throughout this year's World Series, kid reporter Sparky Mortimer has been making reports from the stadiums in Cleveland and Atlanta.  Tonight, he lands a quick interview with Braves owner Ted Turner.

title: Show #0472

title: Show #0473

overview: During CBS Mailbag, Paul does a Johnny Carson impression.  Later, Dave and Michael Rappaport lather up in order to use the CBS spa.

title: Show #0473

title: Show #0474

overview: Dave and Paul recruit a guy named Moe from a delicatessen, and the CBS Orchestra puts together a music video about him.  Later, Sparky Mortimer runs the bases at Jacobs Field in Cleveland.

title: Show #0474

title: Show #0475

overview: Upon returning to NYC, Dave gives Sparky a pat on the back for a job well done; Casey Kasem introduces Wayne Hazeltine and the Pants Across America Tour; Carol Burnett takes off her skirt.

title: Show #0475

title: Show #0476

overview: A pumpkin launcher is demonstrated on 53rd Street, while The Pants Across America tour stops at St. Louis.

title: Show #0476

title: Show #0477

overview: Casey Kasem and the Pants Across America tour reports from Mount Rushmore, while up and coming actress Claire Danes introduces one of her favorite bands, UB40.

title: Show #0477

title: Show #0478

overview: Carol Channing harasses Dave during CBS Mailbag; the tour hits the Grand Canyon.

title: Show #0478

title: Show #0479

overview: Tonight on the ""Pants Across America"" tour, Casey Kasem is in Las Vegas, listening to an Elvis impersonator perform ""Burning Love.""

title: Show #0479

title: Show #0480

title: Show #0480

title: Show #0481

overview: Television City Studios, Day 2: Danny DeVito and Dave get into the stage pool and have a water fight. Meanwhile, Tony Mendez continues his cameo appearances on TV shows; tonight he's seen in clips from ""Friends"" and ""Grace Under Fire.""

title: Show #0481

title: Show #0482

overview: From Los Angeles: Alka Seltzer® is inserted into the backdrop pool; Demi Moore presents ""The Top Ten Least Popular Stripper Names;"" Green Day performs ""86.""

title: Show #0482

title: Show #0483

overview: Red Hot Chili Peppers â€“ ""My Friends""

title: Show #0483

title: Show #0484

title: Show #0484

title: Show #0485

overview: Biff interrupts Dave's opening remarks and asks for water. Out runs NYC marathon winner German Silva with his drink. Later, Bill Murray cooks toast, and Silver runs by again to pick it up.

title: Show #0485

title: Show #0486

overview: Dave uses the speaker phone to get someone to bring him pizza. Later, thirty folks show up with boxes, and slices are handed out to the audience.  Also, the United States is in the middle of a government shutdown, so Dave calls the Pentagon, misdials, finally gets an answering machine, and hangs up. A stagehand gives him an ax, cuts the phone cord, and hands the phone to an audience member.

title: Show #0486

title: Show #0487

overview: Elton John promotes and sings two songs from his latest album, ""Made In England.""

title: Show #0487

title: Show #0488

overview: An audience guy holds cue cards in place of Tony (he's sick), while Sean Penn promotes ""Dead Man Walking.""

title: Show #0488

title: Show #0489

overview: The Presidents of the United States of America perform their breakthrough hit, ""Toad.""

title: Show #0489

title: Show #0490

overview: Dave sends mailroom dude/budding diva Bob Borden to Washington as a White House correspondent.

title: Show #0490

title: Show #0491

overview: Dave asks folks on the street (including a poorly disguised Michael J. Fox) what they think of the federal budget crisis; Bob Borden makes his first report from DC.

title: Show #0491

title: Show #0492

overview: Amongst what's ""New for the Holidays"": Gingerbread Rats, Howard Stern's book ""Miss America"" read by James Earl Jones, and Kreskin guessing the weight of turkeys.  Also, Bob Borden interrogates Larry King.

title: Show #0492

title: Show #0493

overview: Dave gives a turkey to a lady in the audience, then takes a turkey to the balcony with the help of a ladder; throughout the night, celebrities mention what they're thankful for; trapeze artists Helen Turkett and Luke Martin perform.

title: Show #0493

title: Show #0494

overview: ""Soup Nazi"" Ali ""Al"" Yeganeh passes out turkey chili to the audience.

title: Show #0494

title: Show #0495

overview: In a sign of future legal trouble, Microsoft owner and multibillionaire Bill Gates tries to fix the Late Show Quiz Machine after it gets stuck displaying the answer ""Windows '95"" in all three boxes.  Also, Bob Borden tries with little success to deliver a turkey to President Clinton.

title: Show #0495

title: Show #0496

overview: Dave has Paul sit down on the guest chair because it's his birthday.  Soon afterwards, the outside cam reveals Dave buying Paul a birthday present from a girl on the street.

title: Show #0496

title: Show #0497

overview: Cold Opening: Dave and Creepy Dave go mano a mano in the green room.  Also, Dave demonstrates one of the ""Top Ten Changes Westinghouse is Planning for CBS Tonight"" -- he doodles the CBS logo on blank coffee mugs for tonight's guests.

title: Show #0497

title: Show #0498

overview: Steve Martin shows up a day early, and Dave can't get him offstage.

title: Show #0498

title: Show #0499

overview: After showing a clip from his new movie Father of the Bride, Part 2 on a 16mm film projector, Steve Martin and Dave appear in ""The Making of Steve Martin's Appearance Documentary.""

title: Show #0499

title: Bob Hoskins, Martha Stewart, Al Green

title: Bob Hoskins, Martha Stewart, Al Green

title: Jean Claude Van Damme, Kirstin Dunst, Michael Bolton

title: Martin Short, Bev Tanner, The Dave Matthews Band

overview: As a tribute to such beloved recurring segments such as ""The Man Under the Seats"" and ""The Fugitive Guy,"" Chris Elliott stars in a short-lived skit ""Cable Pulling Guy;"" Martin Short helps ""baking madwoman"" Bev Tanner make a cake.

title: Harrison Ford, Bonnie Hunt, Bruce Springsteen

title: Greg Kinnear, Janeane Garofalo, White Zombie

title: Kathie Lee Gifford, Aaron Neville

title: Kathie Lee Gifford, Aaron Neville

title: Jack Lemmon, Natalie Merchant

title: Jack Lemmon, Natalie Merchant

title: Howard Stern, Melissa Etheridge

title: Howard Stern, Melissa Etheridge

title: Geena Davis, Goo Goo Dolls

overview: After a video montage of the annual eggnog drinking from increasingly larger bowls, Dave and a model hop into a gigantic bowl of the liquid, later joined by Biff and the Goo Goo Dolls.

title: Geena Davis, Goo Goo Dolls

title: Rosie O'Donnell, Mike Judge, Darlene Love

title: Stupid Human Tricks, Julianna Marguiles, Del Amitri

title: Mandy Patinkin, Terry Gilliam

title: Mandy Patinkin, Terry Gilliam

title: Robin Williams, Lauren Hutton, Chris Isaak

title: Susan Sarandon, Drew Carey

title: Susan Sarandon, Drew Carey

title: Lisa Kudrow, Art Donovan, Blues Traveler

title: Chevy Chase, Marv Albert, Bruce Hornsby

title: Chevy Chase, Marv Albert, Bruce Hornsby

title: Tom Brokaw, Greg Fitzsimmons, Faith Hill

title: Denis Leary, Bridget Hall, Toad the Wet Sprocket

title: Sam Neill, Itzhak Perlman

title: Sam Neill, Itzhak Perlman

title: Pauly Shore, Ashley Judd

title: Pauly Shore, Ashley Judd

title: Sandra Bullock, Marlon Wayans, Laurence Tai

title: Jason Alexander, Elisabeth Shue

title: Jason Alexander, Elisabeth Shue

title: Tim Robbins, Justin Wilson, Martina McBride, Norm MacDonald

title: David Brenner, B.B. King

title: David Brenner, B.B. King

title: Mia Farrow, Martin Scorcese, Brandy

title: Mia Farrow, Martin Scorcese, Brandy

title: Don Rickles, Mary Stuart Masterson, Joe Ely & Todd Snider

overview: CBS President Les Moonves (bogus) takes a moment to comment on Clinton's State of the Union address by singing ""Holding Out for a Hero.""  Also, pre-teen sports reporter Sparky Mortimer returns to the show and is given a new assignment- to cover Super Bowl XXX.

title: Matt Dillon, Reggie Miller, Pam Tillis

overview: Sparky Mortimer makes another amusing -- albeit clumsy -- Super Bowl report; Dave chats with basketball star Reggie Miller.

title: Matt Dillon, Reggie Miller, Pam Tillis

title: Conan O'Brian, Mira Sorvino, Seven Mary Three

title: Richard Simmons, Christine Lahti, Nanci Griffith & the Crickets

title: Jay Thomas, Larry Miller

title: Jay Thomas, Larry Miller

title: Elle MacPherson, David Spade, D'Angelo

title: Elle MacPherson, David Spade, D'Angelo

title: Alec Baldwin, Dwight Yoakam, Natalie Portman

title: Cybill Sheperd, Al Franken, Sati Achath

title: Cybill Sheperd, Al Franken, Sati Achath

title: Jack Hanna, Tammy Faye Messner, Aimee Mann

title: Joan Collins, Robert Downey Jr., Jean Louisa Kelly

title: Chuck Norris, Samantha Mathis

title: Chuck Norris, Samantha Mathis

title: Stupid Pet Tricks, Ray Liotta, Soul Asylum

title: Uma Thurman, Norm MacDonald, Ramones

overview: Dave offers Liz Taylor a riding mower if she'll come on the show; clips from the HBO movie The Late Shift, which Dave calls ""satire;"" The Ramones perform ""She Talks to Rainbows.""

title: Uma Thurman, Norm MacDonald, Ramones

title: Chris Farley, Gin Blossoms, Joe & Mary Graziano

title: Adam Sandler, Jackie Chan, Red Hot Chili Peppers

title: Siskel & Ebert, Neil Diamond, Brandy (the dog)

title: Tom Arnold, Joan Allen, Lenny Kravitz

title: Tom Arnold, Joan Allen, Lenny Kravitz

title: Teri Hatcher, Jon Stewart

title: Teri Hatcher, Jon Stewart

title: Kathie Lee Gifford, Gillian Anderson, Cecilia Bartoli

title: Julia Roberts, James Brown

title: Julia Roberts, James Brown

title: Larry King, Wynonna

title: Larry King, Wynonna

title: Joan Lunden, Cheri Oteri, Lou Reed

title: Joan Lunden, Cheri Oteri, Lou Reed

title: Kid Inventors, Sherry Stringfield, Don Henley

title: Fran Drescher, Shania Twain, George Miller

title: Dennis Hopper, Dave Chapelle, Pete Droge

title: Susan Sarandon, Rob Schneider, Mike Dahm

title: Kelsey Grammer, Victoria Abril, Allman Brothers

title: Robin Williams, Patsy Kensit, Spacehog

title: Robin Williams, Patsy Kensit, Spacehog

title: Sarah Jessica Parker, Treat Williams, Cowboy Junkies

overview: In mock tribute to HBO's ""The Late Shift,"" Dave throws baseballs at an archery target.

title: Nathan Lane, Steven Wright, Jann Arden

title: Nathan Lane, Steven Wright, Jann Arden

title: Stupid Human Tricks, Mira Sorvino, k.d. Lang

title: Dan Rather, Bonnie Hunt, The Tony Rich Project

title: Dana Carvey, Riverdance

title: Dana Carvey, Riverdance

title: Ricki Lake, William Shatner, Ray Romano

overview: Dave mentions that in between show tapings, an audience guy named Anthony sang ""My Way"" from the balcony.  During the taping of this episode, however, Dave invites him to sing it onstage.  Also, Dave goes over to Black Rock Bar & Grill to swipe a beverage from Dan Rather.

title: Ricki Lake, William Shatner, Ray Romano

title: Mandy Patinkin, Tea Leoni, Collective Soul

overview: Dave stoically mentions that this will be the last night for the current set, and that it will be remodeled during the NCAA Tournament coverage.  To commemorate this, at the end of the show, a couple dozen audience members file by the desk to touch Dave.

title: Barbara Walters, Halle Berry, Ray Charles

overview: As the Ed Sullivan Theater is being renovated, Dave hosts his show from the lobby with only 60 folding chairs set up for the audience. Fire Commissioner Howard Safir oversees the proceedings, while guests Barbara Walters and Halle Berry make their entrances through the theater debris. Dave tells Ray Charles, ""I don't know how to break it to you, but you're in the lobby."" Also, a man-on-the-street segment finds that most New Yorkers are apathetic towards the new set.

title: Phil Hartman, Rose Hamburger, The Band

overview: After a week of construction, the show's new ""Bridge"" set is unveiled.  Dave quickly mentions that he ordered it from a catalog.  Martha Stewart honors the occasion by hammering in the last nail. Later, she's seen sanding backstage and, still later, operating a blowtorch.

title: Phil Hartman, Rose Hamburger, The Band

title: George Foreman, Naomi Campbell, Tim McGraw

overview: Dave has an extra joke in the monologue, so he and Tony take it over to Conan O'Brien at NBC.  Meanwhile, George Foreman breaks a pinata at Hello Deli, in celebration of the unveiling of Rupert's new ""set.""

title: Don Johnson, Michelle Kwan, No Doubt

overview: Mailbag: Dave goes over to Yankee Stadium and steals home plate.  Also, Dave chats with ""Cliff Sussman"" (Jay Johnson), the president of the New Set Fan Club, and No Doubt performs ""Spiderwebs.""

title: Don Johnson, Michelle Kwan, No Doubt

title: Nick Turturro, Jenny McCarthy, Stone Temple Pilots

overview: Dana Carvey drops by and receives a piece of the set; The Usual Suspects star Kevin Spacey presents the Top Ten live via satellite; Alan Kalter stars in the new midseason replacement sitcom ""Weird Guy in an Elevator.""

title: Mary Tyler Moore, Anna Paquin, Mark Knopfler

overview: Dave tricks young Oscar® winner Anna Paquin into getting in a magician's box, claiming he was going to show her a trick. Once he had her locked in, he took off her shoes and tickled her feet!Also, Dave challenges Millionaire Basketball Winner Tom Gates: if he makes his shot onstage, Dave will give him $10,000; if he doesn't, he has to host the show. He misses. So does a very un-athletic Mary Tyler Moore. But Paquin hits, and Dave gives her the $10,000 cash.

title: Bill Cosby, Anfernee Hardaway, Ray Wold

overview: After Dave promises that the Quiz Machine will never be seen on the show again, he brings out the ""Flagstar 3000,"" a cheap cardboard facade.

title: Bill Cosby, Anfernee Hardaway, Ray Wold

title: Elle MacPherson, Hank Azaria, Cassandra Wilson

overview: Anna Paquin returns to the show two days after the basketball challenge and donates her cash prize to charity.  Also, Dave temporarily moves his show to public access, and Laurie Diamond persuades him to return to CBS.

title: Bill Maher, Michael Lomanaco, Jackson Browne

overview: CBS Mailbag: the Quiz Machine is destroyed (at last!) by a cab, while Tony Randall hides under Dave's desk to protect himself from the government.

title: David Hyde Pierce, Scott Thompson, Pulp

overview: Dave shows a clip of Marshall Sylver's infomercial, and throughout the night Dave attempts to hypnotize members of the staff.  After Dave accidentally puts Biff in a daze,  he calls up Sylver to figure out what to do with his entranced stage manager.

title: David Hyde Pierce, Scott Thompson, Pulp

title: Robert Duvall, Amy Brenneman, Tori Amos

overview: After miraculously surviving its attempted demise the previous week, the Quiz Machine is finally destroyed once and for all.  Also, ten ballerinas present the Top Ten.

title: Robert Duvall, Amy Brenneman, Tori Amos

title: Tony Danza, Lucy Lawless, R. Kelly

overview: Dave begins a new contest: The town that sends the most valuable gifts will be the new Top Ten Home Office. Two huge glass tanks are displayed onstage, each for the two towns in competition. Tonight, Wahoo, Nebraska (the challenger) sends enchiladas, while Grand Rapids (the incumbent) sends a fax from the Governor of Michigan.  Not a good start for Grand Rapids. Also, the outside cam visits Sullivan's Bar & Grill next door, and their bartender comes in the theater to pose for a Polaroid picture.

title: Tony Danza, Lucy Lawless, R. Kelly

title: Dan Aykroyd, Louis C.K., Sting

title: Dan Aykroyd, Louis C.K., Sting

title: Luciano Pavarotti & Michael Bolton, David Schwimmer, Cynthia Rowley

overview: The Home Office Competition continues: Added to Wahoo's tank is a pizza, a T-shirt, and a birdhouse, while Grand Rapids adds a garment bag; Dave shows another episode of Alan Kalter's mini-sitcom ""Weird Guy in an Elevator""; Luciano Pavarotti and Michael Bolton sing ""Nessun Dorma.""

title: Tom Brokaw, Blue, Rosanne Cash

overview: Dave appears on the Times Square Jumbotron demanding presents; Dave and Fred Nigro go to Jersey to help with taxes, during which Dave recruits a citizen to stand in for him during an audit; Dave plugs his mother's recently-published cookbook.

title: Tom Brokaw, Blue, Rosanne Cash

title: Joan Lunden, Nick Faldo, Jewel

overview: An audience member assists in the debut of the Slatstar 2000, while Brett Butler presents the Top Ten.

title: Joan Lunden, Nick Faldo, Jewel

title: Mia Farrow, Janeane Garofalo, Hootie & the Blowfish

overview: Mia Farrow reveals that she's addicted to the internet. Carly Simon drops by in mid-interview, and later, both sit in with the CBS Orchestra, with Mia on tambourine and Carly on cowbell.

title: Samuel Jackson, Jeff Altman, Los Lobos

overview: Dave holds an impromptu auction, while Marshall Sylver hypnotizes more Late Show staffers.

title: Samuel Jackson, Jeff Altman, Los Lobos

title: Kids Telling Jokes, Chazz Palminteri, Celine Dion

overview: Wahoo vs. Grand Rapids, Day 9: Wahoo sends two kids, Jeff and Josh Price, to sit in their glass tank. Grand Rapids loses further ground by sending several non-living items. Also, Alan does various random things throughout the night, including reading his turkey pot pie recipe, speaking in a bad French accent, ripping his shirt open, and holding his breath through a commercial break.

title: Dana Carvey, Robin Quivers, Afghan Wigs

overview: In honor of the recent Sotheby's Auction that featured items once owned by John F. Kennedy, Biff comes stage on Jackie O's (alleged) riding lawnmower; in a pre-taped segment, Dave interviews CBS job applicants, during which he pressures college sophomore Todd Stevens to sing; Nathan Lane appears to show Todd how it's done; Dave leaves the show to have some coffee with a guy named Kenny.

title: Dana Carvey, Robin Quivers, Afghan Wigs

title: Regis Philbin, Dave's Mom, Peter Berg

overview: Dorothy drops by to promote the cookbook that Dave's been plugging for the last two weeks, and she cooks him his favorite sandwich.

title: Regis Philbin, Dave's Mom, Peter Berg

title: Barbara Walters, Anthony Clark, Van Morrison

overview: At the end of the monologue, a guy dressed up as an Olympic runner bolts across the stage, and later he paces around the backdrop.  Also, comedian Anthony Clark promotes his new sitcom Boston Common.

title: Jeff Goldblum, James Carville, Brooks & Dunn

overview: Tonight's ""What's On Other Channels"" segment includes ""Condom Testing,"" ""The Mexican Navy's New Battleship,"" and ""Tommy Lee-Pamela Anderson Video.""

title: Rosie O'Donnell, Gwyneth Paltrow, Everclear

overview: The Home Office Contest is over: Wahoo is now the official home office of the Top Ten List, decimating Grand Rapids from the get-go.  Also, Everclear performs ""Heartspark Dollarsign.""

title: Tom Hanks, Steve Young

overview: The Late Show begins a week in San Francisco as Mayor Willie Brown interrupts the show throughout the hour by offering Dave the key to the city, a loaf of sourdough bread, and a stick he found in his yard.  Also, Paul composes a music video for cable car operator Luis ""Guido"" Montano, with cameos by Los Lobos, Carly Simon, Hootie & the Blowfish and Celine Dion.

title: Tom Hanks, Steve Young

title: Paul Reiser, Jane Seymour, Keanu Reeves & Dogstar

overview: Frisco, Day 2: Dave gives a bouquet to a 95-year-old lady in the audience; Dave and football great Joe Montana tour the city, where they end up getting ""friendly"" in Alcatraz; Dave checks on the theater in NYC, and finds Clint Eastwood imitating Dave at his desk.

title: Stupid Pet Tricks, Dean Cain, Elvis Costello

overview: Frisco, Day 3: Sheila E. and Pete Escovido sit in; Dave shows off the 49ers shower curtain he has in the dressing room; Dave orders Rupert to harass people on the street; Dave invites a shaggy-looking guy in the audience (a professor at Stanford, no less) to take a shower during the show.

title: Eddie Murphy, Paul Doherty, Green Day

overview: From San Francisco: Three audience members receive free hams and souvenir cue cards; Joe Satriani sits in; Dave tells the seals at Fisherman's Wharf to shut up; the San Francisco Giants present the Top Ten; basketballs and melons are rolled down Fillburn Street, the steepest in the city.

title: Eddie Murphy, Paul Doherty, Green Day

title: Don Johnson, Jeremiah Tower, Alice in Chains

overview: Frisco, Day 5: The Alcatraz mock-up in the backdrop is subject to a jailbreak; Dave hangs out with a local hippie, thus introducing the world (not to mention fleeting fame) to one Manny Papp; Dave loses a blue card, and then finds it inside a crab at Fisherman's Wharf; Manny meets his hero, John Popper of Blues Traveler.

title: Anjelica Huston, Paul Hogan, Natalie Merchant

overview: Dave quizzes the audience on his week in San Francisco, during which Gene Siskel runs onstage looking for Roger Ebert.  Later in the show, he gives up on his search, then relaunches his film review program as ""Siskel and DeForest.""  Also, Natalie Merchant sings ""Jealousy.""

title: Jon Stewart, Kirstin Dunst, Dog's Eye View

overview: Manny the Hippie gives his first live remote from San Francisco, as Dave asks him to give periodic reviews on current movies.  Tonight, he reviews Twister, which he personally didn't care for.

title: Jeff Foxworthy, Flyball Dogs, Joan Osborne

overview: Junior Brown sits in, and Dave tries on his very unique hat.  Also, a guy dressed up as Ronald McDonald gives Dave the Top Ten, and later he is found lying dead in the street.

title: Walter Cronkite, Harry Hill, Spin Doctors

overview: During Mailbag, Tony sits in for Dave while Dave sits in for Alan saying ""letter number two,"" which leads into a question about lawn care; comedian Harry Hill tells jokes about Cher, The A-Team, and his grandmother's funeral; Spin Doctors perform ""She Used to Be Mine.""

title: Helen Hunt, Dave Matthews Band

overview: For no apparent reason, Dave orders Tony to take a taxi; Manny the Hippie presents the Top Ten; a dentist checks out a weird whistling noise coming out of Dave's mouth when he speaks.

title: Helen Hunt, Dave Matthews Band

title: Fran Drescher, Brian Regan, Joan Jett

overview: Two audience guys go outside to monitor the temperature, and given their meteorological expertise, are ordered to stand next to a giant thermometer.

title: Fran Drescher, Brian Regan, Joan Jett

title: John Goodman, Norm MacDonald, Patty Loveless

overview: It's time for a new game called ""May We Turn Your Pants into Shorts?""  Dave is the first to mutilate his slacks, and is followed by Paul, Biff, John Goodman, and Norm MacDonald, who was already wearing shorts.

title: Stupid Human Tricks, Brett Butler, Al Green

overview: Dave shows a clip of his favorite moment from last night's show: Biff doing a quadruple take upon seeing Dave's slacks getting cut at the knee; Dave's contact lens fall out, so he wears his glasses for half the show; Brett Butler performs a Stupid Human Trick.

title: Leslie Nielsen, Daphne Zuniga, Bring in Da Funk

overview: Dave's jacket is stain by coffee, so he throws it into the balcony; an ""unknown guest"" crashes the show; Leslie Nielsen promotes Spy Hard.

title: Kid Inventors, Dennis Quaid, Seven Mary Three

overview: Dave and Conan O'Brien get ""Bob Dole Is Old"" jokes from the joke storeroom in the basement of the Ed Sullivan Theater.  Also, Dave invites several staffers (including then-intern Stephanie Birkett) to discuss their dreams at a local steakhouse.

title: Martin Short, Jimmy Vassar, Bryan Adams

overview: Live via satellite in San Francisco, Manny the Hippie reviews the film ""Spy Hard"": ""It's schwiggity schwag!""  Also, ""She Loves Me"" week begins with Martin Short, who performs this song, hanging on to the last note while leaving the theater, grabbing a soda at the Hello Deli, getting a massage, and returning to the theater wearing a terrycloth robe.

title: Martin Short, Jimmy Vassar, Bryan Adams

title: Nathan Lane, Daisy Fuentes, Mitch Fantel

overview: Dave invites customers from the Roy Rogers restaurant across the street into the theater to be checked for ticks; Dr. Sam Merrick declares them tick-free. Also, Day 2 of ""She Loves Me,"" tonight performed by Nathan Lane. Like Martin Short the previous night, Nate holds the last note, goes out to Hello Deli for a soda, then to a massage, and back inside the theater with a robe.

title: Diana Ross, George Wallace

overview: Diana Ross performs a variation of the song ""She Loves Me"" called ""He Loves Me,"" and while holding the final note, buys a soda at Hello Deli, gets a massage at a nearby spa, and walks back inside the theater wearing a white robe.

title: Diana Ross, George Wallace

title: Matthew Broderick, Kim Delaney, Rent

overview: Dave tells a mean fat joke about Roger Ebert, and shortly afterwards the film critic calls Dave a bastard; four singers present the First Annual Late Show Salute to the Word ""Ass""; on Day 4 of ""She Loves Me"" week, Matthew Broderick performs a certain 1950's pop standard, holds the last note, runs through the theater, grabs a soda at the Hello Deli, gets a handbill for a free massage, receives the massage, and returns to the theater wearing a robe, still holding the note.

title: Matthew Broderick, Kim Delaney, Rent

title: Rosie O'Donnell, Heather Matarazzo, Cracker

overview: The final day of celebrity ""She Loves Me"" performances takes place when Rosie O'Donnell sings, holds the last note, runs through the theater, grabs a soda at Hello Deli, gets a handbill for a free massage, receives the massage, and returns to the theater wearing a robe, still holding the same note.  Dave follows this flawless presentation with a week-long retrospective.

title: Siskel & Ebert, Andrew Shue, Dana Gould

overview: Biff attempts to learn how to fly; actor/soccer fanatic Andrew Shue introduces footage of him, Elizabeth Shue, and John Shue playing a pick-up game of his sport of choice.

title: Siskel & Ebert, Andrew Shue, Dana Gould

title: Dennis Franz, Joe Queenan, Gloria Estefan

overview: In a piece of videotape footage that ""will disturb and shock you,"" Dave introduces clips of Bill Clinton singing ""Mustang Sally"" and Boris Yeltsin dancing.

title: Ben Stiller, Liv Tyler, Douglas Rodriguez

overview: Dave fools around with a hot glue gun, while up-and-coming actress Liv Tyler (daughter of Bebe Buell and Steven Tyler) promotes Stealing Beauty.

title: Danny Glover, Bobby Maley, Joey Kola

overview: Kenny Wayne Shepherd sits in; Dave points out that one of tonight's ""CBS Mailbag"" letter-writers is in the audience; during Mailbag, ""Ronald McDonald"" (Leonard) verbally abuses Dave.

title: Danny Glover, Bobby Maley, Joey Kola

title: Kelsey Grammer, Amber Valletta, Ozzy Osborne

overview: Dave bids farewell to one of his longtime staffers; Kelsey Grammer promotes ""Down Periscope""; Manny reviews The Cable Guy: ""Dank.""

title: Vanessa Williams, Jonathan Silverman, Lucile Treganowan

overview: Remote: Dave works the drive-thru at a Taco Bell in Jersey.  Later, he chats with Lucille Treganowan, 66-year-old grandmother/hot rod guru. (correct synopsis)

title: Sarah Jessica Parker, Marv Albert, Lyle Lovett

overview: Some guy carrying the Olympic torch comes through to interrupt the monologue.  Also, Dave recalls a fake Father's Day memory when his son ""Jimmy"" gave him an ashtray. Paul doubts the story, forcing Dave to recall his ""real"" video memory: ""Jimmy"" arriving with pizza. (correct synopsis)

title: James Caan, Julie White, Patti Smith

overview: Biff recruits an audience member to get splashed in the face by a speeding taxi going over a puddle.  Also, CBS head honcho ""Les Moonves"" discusses the CBS fall lineup, then sings Harry Chapin's ""Cat in the Cradle.""

title: James Caan, Julie White, Patti Smith

title: Pauly Shore, Gena Lee Nolin, Vince Gill

overview: In response to a CBS Mailbag letter that noticed a likeness between Inky Mendez and Steven Speilberg, Martin Scorsese is seen impersonating Anton Fig.

title: Pauly Shore, Gena Lee Nolin, Vince Gill

title: John Travolta, John Sayles, The Presidents of the United States of America

overview: Dave shows off a tick that has embedded itself into his suit, then shows more footage of him at Taco Bell. (correct synopsis)

title: Conan O'Brian, Eleanor Mondale, Blues Traveler

title: Bruce Willis, Christine Wilson, Jimmy Buffet

title: Jerry Van Dyke, Luke Perry, Fugees

overview: Jerry Van Dyke rides onstage on a mule; Luke Perry gives Dave his sideburns; The Fugees perform ""Fu-Gee-La.""

title: Jerry Van Dyke, Luke Perry, Fugees

title: Cher, Shaquille O'Neal

title: Cher, Shaquille O'Neal

title: Michael Keaton, Ving Rhames, Goo Goo Dolls

overview: Manny the Hippie reviews Striptease: ""Schwag.""  Also, Creepy Dave drops by to ask Michael Keaton about human cloning.

title: Harry Connick, Jr., Josie Bisset

title: Harry Connick, Jr., Josie Bisset

title: Will Smith, Demi Moore

title: Will Smith, Demi Moore

title: Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Katz, George Clinton & the P-Funk All-Stars

overview: Dave airs his first new July 3rd show since his morning show in 1980.  During the ""Rejected FDA Products"" segment, Dave introduces ""Sherwin-Williams Fettucine in Paint.""  Later, Jeff Goldblum promotes ""Independence Day"" as Rupert searches the sky for UFOs.

title: Kids Tell Jokes, Dan O'Brian, Brian Setzer Orchestra

overview: Mujibur and Sirajul stand on the roof, waiting for the fireworks in broad daylight; during Mailbag, ""Neil Diamond"" (Calvert) rouses the crowd with a smokin' rendition of ""America;"" two audience members take an American flag to the Empire State Building; The Brian Setzer Orchestra performs ""Town Without Pity.""

title: Randy Quaid, Sheryl Swoopes, The Cure

overview: Dave switches places with an audience woman, and later she sits in with the band; Elaine Stritch storms onstage and chews out Dave; Randy Quaid promotes Independence Day.

title: Randy Quaid, Sheryl Swoopes, The Cure

title: Scottie Pippen, Prince, George Miller

title: Scottie Pippen, Prince, George Miller

title: Bill Pullman, JoAnn Ussery, Willie Nelson

overview: Dave points out that Paul is the co-musical director for the Olympic closing ceremonies; Biff keeps interrupting Dave; Dave chats with Joanne Ussery, a woman who lives in a renovated Boeing 727.

title: Jack Hanna, Brent Spiner, Charlie Watts

overview: Manny the Hippie talks about his trip to Roswell, New Mexico, while The Charlie Watts Quintet (featuring Bernard Fowler) performs ""In a Sentimental Mood.""

title: Jack Hanna, Brent Spiner, Charlie Watts

title: Meg Ryan, Shaolin Monks, Garbage

overview: Dave shows a semi-embarrassing clip of Meg Ryan from her days on ""As The World Turns,"" featuring a ""young"" Paul Shaffer and Will Lee.

title: Meg Ryan, Shaolin Monks, Garbage

title: Bill Murray, MaliVai Washington, Wallflowers

overview: Dave tries to find the owner of car whose license plates read ""SO HAPPY,"" and later he shows footage of a Wheel of Fortune contestant screwing up the answer to a puzzle: ""Paul Shatner!""

title: Margaret Colin, Lou Diamond Phillips, Wali Collins

title: Laurence Fishburne, Lea Thompson, Me'Shell Ndegeocello

overview: Dave continues to gloat over the Late Show's (alleged) title as Official Talk Show of the Summer Olympics, with abortive sports commentary by Anton; Laurence Fishburne promotes Fled.

title: Michael J. Fox, Shelly Moquin, Travis Tritt & Marty Stuart

overview: Country legend Marty Stuart sits in, while a disgruntled alien (Gerard) comments on inaccuracies in the movie Independence Day.

title: Andie MacDowell, Bob Woodward, Paul Westerberg

overview: Dave discusses in length the show's embarrassment of Emmy riches this year (four nominations); the ""CBS Mailbag"" presents Dave's 10,000th ""Bob Dole is old"" joke; Dave receives another discouraging visit from Fan Club president ""Cliff Sussman"" (Jay Johnson).

title: David Duchovny, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Sponge

overview: Leonard ""The Ronald McDonald Guy"" Tepper joins Rupert for another one of his hidden-mike remotes with Dave.  Later, Jackie Joyner-Kersee promotes her new fitness book and upcoming appearance at the Atlanta Games.

title: Danny DeVito, Amy VanDyken, Hootie & the Blowfish

overview: Dave welcomes the Gold Medal-winning U.S. Olympic Girl's Gymnastics Team (minus the injured Kerri Strug); during a ""New Products"" segment, Pat Farmer models a t-shirt made from venetian blinds.

title: Rhea Perlman, Dot Richardson, Reggie McFadden

title: Michael Johnson, Tom Arnold, Tracy Chapman

overview: Dave announces that the Late Show has its own version of ""The Real World,"" with Paul, Anton and Pat Farmer whining about their personal problems.

title: Dennis Miller, Mia Hamm, Butthole Surfers

overview: During ""CBS Mailbag,"" Secret Service Agents dance the Macarena; Dennis Miller promotes his new HBO talk show; Butthole Surfers perform ""Pepper.""

title: Dennis Hopper, Cheech Marin, Sex Pistols

overview: Dave brings up three girls from the audience, confiscates their gum, and sends them out to goof off in a nearby fountain; the Sex Pistols perform ""Pretty Vacant.""

title: Richard Simmons, Jerry O'Connell, Lionel Richie

title: Kevin Pollak, Diane Lane, Randy Travis

title: Kevin Pollak, Diane Lane, Randy Travis

title: Ellen Barkin, Jackie Chan, Patti Rothberg

title: Dwight Gooden, Tom Selleck, George Jones

overview: Dave chats with Yankees pitcher Dwight ""Doc"" Gooden, who threw a no-hitter the night before.

title: Mike Wallace, Tom Dolan, Dave Attell

overview: Dave gives a ham to a man in the audience who correctly guessed his weight (158 lbs).

title: Mike Wallace, Tom Dolan, Dave Attell

title: Marilu Henner, Alex Rodriguez, J.R. Havlen

title: Angie Everhart, Mario Van Peebles, Beach Boys

title: James Carville, Ed Burns, Melissa Etheridge

Season 4

title: Chuck Norris, Anthony Clark, Jewel

overview: Dave gives a ham to an audience member named Bud Perchinski, who later assumes control of one of the cameras.  Later, Flea (from Red Hot Chili Peppers) and Jewel Kilcher perform a duet.

title: Chuck Norris, Anthony Clark, Jewel

title: Mira Sorvino, Vincent Perez, Beck

title: Mira Sorvino, Vincent Perez, Beck

title: Whoopi Goldberg, Al Franken, Colonel Ron Severson

title: Adam Sandler, David Cone, LeAnn Rimes

overview: Adam Sandler promotes Happy Gilmore; Yankees pitcher David Cone demonstrates ball-handling techniques.

title: Adam Sandler, David Cone, LeAnn Rimes

title: Bill Cosby, Brian Williams, No Doubt

overview: It's the unofficial Three-Year Anniversary.  (The count is 90 morning shows, 1810 Late Nights, and 654 Late Shows.)  Dave shows some of his favorite clips, then goes door-to-door in New Jersey with Gene Siskel, Roger Ebert and Richard Simmons.

title: Bill Cosby, Brian Williams, No Doubt

title: Jamie Lee Curtis, Pete Sampras, John Mellencamp

title: Jon Stewart, Marv Albert, Cranberries

title: Jon Stewart, Marv Albert, Cranberries

title: Cybill Sheperd, Carl Coccilone, Ray Romano

title: Tom Brokaw, Natasha Henstridge, Fan Yang

title: John McEnroe, Illeana Douglas, 311

title: John McEnroe, Illeana Douglas, 311

title: Tim Allen, Tyson Koenig, Suzanne Vega

title: Tim Allen, Tyson Koenig, Suzanne Vega

title: Fran Drescher, Jesse Jackson, Travis Tritt

title: Bill Cosby, Kin-Jin Mark, A Tribe Called Quest

title: Goldie Hawn, Louie C.K.

title: Goldie Hawn, Louie C.K.

title: Stupid Pet Tricks, Drew Barrymore, Tony Avena, Pearl Jam

overview: Dave scrambles to find something to fill the extra 16 minutes of his commerical-free show.

title: Sarah Jessica Parker, Andy Richter, Darrell Hammond

title: Ellen DeGeneres, Stephen King, Trisha Yearwood

title: William Baldwin, Jeff Gordon, Vince Gill

title: Hugh Grant, Elizabeth Berkley, Donna Lewis

title: Kirstie Alley, Matthew Broderick

title: Kirstie Alley, Matthew Broderick

title: Ricki Lake, Gillian Anderson, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers

title: Tom Hanks, Gina Gershon, Riverdance

overview: Sanborn's still sitting in; Paul appears in a Bob Dole campaign ad; Tom Hanks promotes ""That Thing You Do!""

title: Tom Hanks, Gina Gershon, Riverdance

title: Val Kilmer, Nicole Sullivan, ZZ Top

overview: It's Biff's 50th birthday, so Dave promotes his new PBS political roundtable chatfest, ""The Henderson Group.""  Tonight's panelists: Biff, Dave, Paul, and ""outspoken liberal"" Pat Farmer.

title: Val Kilmer, Nicole Sullivan, ZZ Top

title: Julie Andrews, "Pee Wee" Scheidt, Dave Matthews Band

overview: Calvert plays Bob Dole's go-between; The Dave Matthews Band performs ""Crash Into Me.""

title: Wayne Gretzky, Jonathan Silverman, Tori Amos

overview: Referring to a current TV Guide that pays tribute to Dave's Suit of Alka Seltzer from his NBC days, Rupert Jee stands in a bowl of clam chowder.

title: Michael J. Fox, Jeanne Moreau, Ray Davies

overview: 1996: Dave shows a tape of Bob Dole blinking in the first presidential debate; Michael J. Fox gets a car for high school graduation (he didn't officially graduate until that Spring); the Kinks' Ray Davies performs ""To the Bone.""

title: Sam Donaldson, Spike Lee, Clint Black

overview: Clint Black sits in; the roof cam reveals campaign workers scuffling outside.

title: Sam Donaldson, Spike Lee, Clint Black

title: Samuel L. Jackson, Leela Rashon, Midnight Oil

overview: Dave searches for a new anchor for CBS-2 New York, and decides on a girl named Donna Hill.  She makes several (bogus) news reports throughout the night.

title: Geena Davis, Peter Gallagher, Andy Kindler

overview: 1996: Three audience girls are given hams; Dave shows a (supposed) clip from tonight's Vice Presidential debate; Dave and Marv Albert point out another audience member who happens to be wearing a neckbrace.

title: George Foreman, Tom Everett Scott, Shawn Colvin

overview: During CBS Mailbag, Calvert appears as ""Derek the Cantankerous Wallaby""; guest George Foreman pulls a truck.

title: Cindy Crawford, Jack Hanna, Lyle Lovett

overview: Cindy Crawford walks onstage with heavy eye makeup, and Dave asks where she got her black eyes.

title: Cindy Crawford, Jack Hanna, Lyle Lovett

title: Rosie O'Donnell, Jon Favreau, Sheryl Crow

title: Jon Lovitz, Ken Olin, Enrique Iglesias

overview: Dave shows a poster that proves that Bob Dole's presidential campaign is doomed: ""For The Love of God, Don't Vote for Tubby.""  Also, Calvert reports from the Game 1 of the Braves-Yankees World Series, during which he hugs the mayor of Atlanta.

title: Jon Lovitz, Ken Olin, Enrique Iglesias

title: Ted Danson, Claire Danes, Phil Collins

title: Ted Danson, Claire Danes, Phil Collins

title: Jimmy Smits, John Leguizamo, Brian Regan

overview: Dave says goodnight halfway through the show and then leaves.  Paul goes to search for Dave but gets distracted playing basketball.  Dave is finally found guiding planes on the runway at JFK Airport, so Biff calls him via a courtesy phone and tells him to return.

title: Joe Torre, Don Rickles, The Heads

overview: Dave salutes the 1996 World Champion New York Yankees and welcomes manager Joe Torre.

title: Joe Torre, Don Rickles, The Heads

title: George Steinbrenner, Jeremy Piven, Chris Isaak

overview: Dave chats with redeemed Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, while Rupert launches the ""Deli of Terror.""

title: Isabella Rossellini, Garry Marshall, Bryn Terfel

overview: Bill Murray serves as the show's roving reporter, asking pedestrians outside about the upcoming national election.  Also, Dave shows off his new, thinner haircut.

title: Jeff Foxworthy, Naomi Campbell, Jake Johannsen

overview: In honor of Halloween, Dave presents ""Biff the Headless Stage Manager""; the problem, though, is that Biff is dressed as a Thanksgiving pilgrim.

title: Stupid Human Tricks, Dana Carvey, Steven Wright

overview: ""Friday Night on the Road"" begins in Beantown, as Michael Hirsch, aka ""The Bar,"" makes his stunning transformation from dorm geek to BMOC.

title: Mel Gibson, Christine Lahti, Joni Mitchell

overview: NYC Marathon winner Giacomo Leone runs through the set, while Mel Gibson presents ""Top Ten Lines You'll Never Hear Me, Mel Gibson, Say in a Movie.""

title: Marisa Tomei, James Carville, John Michael Montgomery

overview: It's the day after Election '96, so Dave tells his last ""Bob Dole is old"" joke.  Also, Dave fidgets with his unusually long tie, while Calvert conducts exit polls.

title: Brett Butler, Gary Sinise, Bob McCoy

overview: During Mailbag, a viewer pleads for no more Dole jokes, so ""Bob Dole"" (Calvert) appears on stage and sings Lionel Richie's ""Say You, Say Me,"" a pop ditty which includes the immortal lines, ""I had a dream; I had an awesome dream.""

title: Brett Butler, Gary Sinise, Bob McCoy

title: Bob Dole, Ted Koppel, Mary Chapin Carpenter

overview: Ten noteworthy anchormen appear in the top ten list while Dave chats with recently denied presidential candidate Bob Dole.

title: Jeff Bridges, Diane Sawyer, Bryan White

overview: It's the official 3rd Anniversary special, with clips and highlights from the past three seasons.

title: Jeff Bridges, Diane Sawyer, Bryan White

title: Marilu Henner, Kristin Scott Thomas, Alan Jackson

overview: Biff interrupts Dave's monologue ""just to be on TV;"" Kristen Scott Thomas plugs â€˜The English Patient.""

title: Ron Howard, Patrick Ewing, Gene Catron

overview: Saxaphonist Joshua Redman sits in; Gene Catron performs a trick involving dominoes and a pool ball; Dave gives out candy.

title: Ron Howard, Patrick Ewing, Gene Catron

title: Tony Randall, Wendy Liebman, Helena Bonham Carter

overview: Dave's artificial tooth comes loose, while Ed McMahon imitates Leonard Tepper's impression of the former ""Tonight Show"" sidekick.

title: Stupid Pet Tricks, Anthony Edwards, Natalie Cole

overview: From Chicago: Paul meets his long-lost brother Matt Shaffer on ""Jerry Springer"" just as Dave was going to admit to being a transvestite.  Also, Dave introduces ten citizens with distinct names for ""Top Ten Our Favorite Illinois Names."" His choice for #1, Springfield resident Minnie Cocke, has her mug displayed on the United Center jumbotron.

title: Sarah Ferguson, Derek Jeter, Reba McEntire

overview: Throughout the night, audience members walk onstage to tell jokes.

title: Heather Locklear, Sinbad, Tony Toni Tone

overview: Dave calls a desk jockey from across the street named Samantha Giafoni, asking for her opinion about Michael Jackson.  After calling her, autumn leaves are dumped in her office.

title: Glenn Close, Marc Maron, Eriq LaSalle

overview: Glenn Close promotes the live-action remake of ""101 Dalmations.""

title: Glenn Close, Marc Maron, Eriq LaSalle

title: Phil Hartman, Bob Costas, Luther Vandross

overview: When Dave gives a ham to an audience guy, he gives him five more when he says it's going to a senior citizens' group.  Soon enough, Biff practically gives him the whole store.

title: Kid Inventors, Will Smith, Jimmy Buffett

overview: Friday Night on the Road finishes in Miami, Florida. It's so hot in the Coconut Grove Playhouse that Dave strips off his suit and hosts the show in his khakis and t-shirt: ""This is exactly what rehearsal looks like.""

title: Lisa Kudrow, Delroy Lindo, Wynonna

overview: A ""News in Review"" segment is translated into Chinese, while Dave accidentally cuts himself while crawling under his desk.

title: Lisa Kudrow, Delroy Lindo, Wynonna

title: Jeff Daniels, Dolly Parton

overview: John Popper of Blues Traveler sits in, and later he performs with Dolly Parton.

title: Jeff Daniels, Dolly Parton

title: Martin Short, Scott Bryan, Rita Wilson

overview: Thanksgiving and the holidays are the topics du jour in the latest edition of ""Dave Talks to Kids.""

title: Martin Short, Scott Bryan, Rita Wilson

title: Lea Thompson, Natalie Portman, Stone Temple Pilots

overview: Gerard makes a cameo in the annual ""Thanksgiving Day Quiz,"" while Dorothy bakes cherry and hickory nut pies.

title: Teri Hatcher, Brent Spiner, Luscious Jackson

overview: After Dave offers a million dollars claiming that there's no such person named Sivareddy Gotike, whose letter was read on the CBS Mailbag the week before, Sivareddy appears on the show to collect. Dave offers him and his friend Srinivas a hotel room, dinner at Tad's, dinner at the 21 Club, two tickets to ""Cats,"" two tickets to a Jets game, a camera, car service, and dates instead.

title: John Cleese, Martha Stewart, David Copperfield

overview: Biff gives out hams to the audience during the second-ever appearance of ""Know Your Current Events,"" while Martha Stewart shows Dave how to make a scented wreath.

title: Nicole Kidman, Laura Dern, Gloria Estefan

overview: Dave announces he's #45 on TV Guide's greatest stars list; after interviewing Nicole Kidman, Dave is dyspeptic and demands a roll of Tums®; the roof cam reveals Santa dumping a corpse in a garbage disposal.

title: Kenneth Branaugh, Bonnie Hunt, Counting Crows

overview: Dave calls the corner pay phones, but no one answers. He finally steps outside and tells anyone to pick up the phone. After some guy named Phil answers it, Dave has to scream at him to come inside.

title: James Woods, Bob Odenkirk, Counting Crows

overview: 1996: Two merchant marines do push-ups onstage; Dave and Paul reprise the roles of their alter egos, Gator and Skunk; Leonard Tepper performs in the Late Show ""kid's nativity play""; Counting Crows appear for the second night in a row.

title: Albert Brooks, Beavis & Butthead, Neil Diamond

overview: Skunk and Gator hang out in the green room; Beavis and Butthead plug their upcoming movie; Paul performs an original holiday number.

title: Drew Barrymore, Mathias Pakula, Faith Hill

overview: Somebody named Matias Paluka is interviewed by Dave, then does a weather forecast.

title: Andie MacDowell, Jimmie Walker, Rhett Atkins

overview: Tony sits in the audience, while Rupert shows Dave a ""Tickle Me Giuliani"" doll.

title: Harry Connick Jr., Walter Cronkite

overview: Mayor Giuliani shows up to put an apple on the Christmas tree, then gets in on a few pictures with Dave, Paul, and two audience members.  Also, hockey great Gordie Howe calls Dave.

title: Harry Connick Jr., Walter Cronkite

title: Richard Simmons, Neve Campbell, Dave Matthews Band

overview: During a ""New for Christmas"" segment, Biff is nearly injured by a motorized hula hoop; Neve Campbell promotes ""Scream.""

title: Billy Crystal, Cuba Gooding Jr., Darlene Love

overview: Dave hugs a male audience member; fake snow falls on the backdrop, then on the audience; Darlene Love (featuring Bette Sussman) continues her holiday tradition of singing ""Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home).""

title: John Travolta, Julianna Marguiles, St. Luke's Bottle Band

overview: Midway through Dave's interview with ""Michael"" star John Travolta, the buxom president of John's fan club gets a hug and an autograph.

title: Nathan Lane, Kelly Preston, Rich Hall

title: Nathan Lane, Kelly Preston, Rich Hall

title: Jane Pauley, Robert Pastorelli, Blues Traveler

overview: John Popper of Blues Traveler sits in, while Biff gives dating tips.

title: Mary Tyler Moore, Jerry O'Connell, Oseola McCarty, Deana Carter

overview: Calvert DeForest is live at Times Square as the show is taped hours earlier.  Tom Arnold appears again on New Year's Eve, this time without Roseanne.

title: Tom Arnold, Kamarr, Joe Queenan

overview: Calvert DeForest is live at Times Square as the show is taped hours earlier; Tom Arnold appears again on New Year's Eve, this time without Roseanne; Biff gets scissors from Dave to get rid of the Cabbage Patch doll chewing on his ear; Kamarr the Discount Magician tries in vain to impress the audience.

title: Tom Arnold, Kamarr, Joe Queenan

title: Alec Baldwin, Cast of Chicago

overview: Dave introduces an audience member named Tara to Alec Baldwin; Dave shows a drawing of him in a 70's-era leisure suit; from the hit Broadway revival ""Chicago,"" Bebe Neuwirth and Ann Reinking perform ""And All That Jazz.""

title: Alec Baldwin, Cast of Chicago

title: Courtney Cox, Lee Marek, Damon Hill

overview: During CBS Mailbag, a viewer asks what Dave did for New Year's.  Dave flashes back to a wild night with a bunch of fabulous babes, while Paul brings him back to earth, and Dave flashes back to a night spent at the laundromat drinking Tide.

title: Courtney Cox, Lee Marek, Damon Hill

title: Ray Liotta,  Norm MacDonald

overview: Dave swipes Tony's gum, which he had tried to hide on top of one of the cameras.  Also, Rupert of Hello Deli is pitted against Amando of Stage Deli in a little competition called ""The King of Meats."" It was a close battle throughout, but Amando ends up victorious.

title: Ray Liotta,  Norm MacDonald

title: Woody Harrelson, Jackie Chan, John Pizzarelli

overview: Dave fondly looks back at the one-year anniversary of ""El Blizzardo,"" then does a spit take with Windex®.  Also, Woody Harrelson plugs hemp products and The People vs. Larry Flint.

title: Matt Dillon,  Rebecca Ramijn, Cassandra Wilson

overview: Dave sends an audience babe out to get some snow, and throughout the night the show is interrupted by a three-way snowball war between Dave, Inky and Anton.

title: Eddie Murphy, Dwight Yoakam, Veronica Paridee

overview: An audience member celebrating her birthday dances onstage; Inky threatens to throw a rock at Dave; Dave chats with a nine-year-old girl that delivered her baby brother in a stuck elevator; Inky settles his differences and dances with Kim the audience girl.

title: Penelope Ann Miller, Skeet Ulrich, BR5-49

overview: It's time for another Late Show experiment: ""Who Will Get Kicked Out of TGIF's Sooner, a Shirtless Guy or a Guy with Ten Dogs?"" Answer: the shirtless guy.  Later, Dave instructs Chris from the audience to negotiate with TGIF (where he works), and soon enough, everyone is allowed inside.

title: Chris O'Donnell, Debbie Reynolds, Yo Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer, Mark O'Conner

overview: Dave shows QVC footage of a Cabbage Patch Bill Clinton doll eating French fries; Actor Chris O'Donnell does a Stupid Human Trick; the drama class from Calhoun High School re-enacts the first half of the show.

title: Tom Selleck, Art Donovan, Babyface

overview: Paul shows a clip of his new home video ""The Late Show Made Easy,"" while ""Know Your Cuts of Meat"" makes its debut on ""Know Your Current Events.""

title: Tom Selleck, Art Donovan, Babyface

title: Kevin Kline, Kevin Sorbo, Kevin Brennan

overview: It's an ""All Kevin Spectacular"" as Kevin Kline, Kevin Sorbo, and Kevin Brennan guest on the show. The closing credits on the show include all staffers named Kevin (Kevin Burnett, Kevin Foley, Kevin Gaines, Kevin Mulligan [actually the name of Gerard's son], and so on).

title: Kevin Kline, Kevin Sorbo, Kevin Brennan

title: David Schwimmer, Carmen Electra, Sheryl Crow

overview: Alan interrupts the monologue to comment on yesterday's Packers-Patriots Super Bowl; an audience member receives Dave's autograph; Calvert reports from New Orleans, where football fans are still celebrating after yesterday's championship.

title: Tony Danza, Desmond Howard, Helena Bonham Carter

overview: Biff presides over another segment of ""What They Would Have Had for Lunch If They Were Still Alive."" Tonight, Lorne Greene: ""a BLT."" Also, Tony Williams sits in on drums, while Dave introduces Paul as ""Little Jimmy Dickens.""

title: Dan Rather, Jane Leeves, Tori Amos

overview: Dave calls up an audience guy to meet Tori Amos, but he has to frisk him first.

title: Dan Rather, Jane Leeves, Tori Amos

title: Matthew Perry, Natasha Lyonne, Jewel

overview: Dave shows a promo of ""Rupert Jee's Private Parts,"" a spoof of the upcoming Howard Stern movie.  Amongst those who participate in this parody are Rupert, Leonard, and ""Paul Shaffer as â€˜David Letterman.'""

title: Matthew Perry, Natasha Lyonne, Jewel

title: Rhea Perlman, Ray Ramano, Ice Cube

title: Rhea Perlman, Ray Ramano, Ice Cube

title: Stupid Human Tricks, Elle MacPherson, Charles Barkley

overview: Dave celebrates a decade and a half in late night television by introducing some of his favorite Stupid Human Tricks.  Later, he chats with basketball star Charles Barkley.

title: Isabella Rossellini, Billy Bob Thorton, Tokyo Shock Boys

overview: In honor of the re-release of the entire Star Wars trilogy, Dave moves his coffee mug with a little help from ""the force"";  Billy Bob Thornton promotes his Academy Award-nominated film Sling Blade; the acrobatic Tokyo Stunt Boys bomb in their first (and ultimately only) American television performance.

title: Fran Drescher, Eva Herzigova, Tony Bennett

overview: Flugelhorn great Al Chez sits in with the band, while Leonard appears in a educational film about the First Thanksgiving.

title: Pierce Brosnan, Lance Alstodt, Brian Regan

overview: Know Your Current Events: Dave promises an audience participant named Brian (who Dave keeps calling ""Larry"") that if he can kick a field goal outside, he can sit onstage. Brian hits the field goal post at 20 yards and wins his onstage seat.

title: Brett Favre, David Spade, Silverchair

overview: Mailbag: Paul appears in a commercial for ""Uncle Dave's Non-Alcoholic Gin.""  Also, Dave and Green Bay Packers QB Brett Farve throw footballs into cabs, and David Spade promotes his new sitcom, ""Just Shoot Me.""

title: Brett Favre, David Spade, Silverchair

title: Stupid Pet Tricks, Brett Butler, Fugees

overview: In a remote featuring Dave talking to various fan club presidents, a swordfight breaks out between the ""Cats"" and ""Star Wars"" fans.  Also, Bob Borden professes his love to a disturbed Martha Stewart.

title: Stupid Pet Tricks, Brett Butler, Fugees

title: Sarah Jessica Parker, Geoffrey Rush, Barry Manilow

overview: Dave ponders another one of his deep thoughts: ""How Long Can a Guy Spin a Revolving Door Before Somebody Stops Him?"" It takes 40 minutes and 6 seconds before security escorts the man out.

title: Richard Harris, Siskel & Ebert, Far East Circus

overview: Throughout the night, Biff, Pat and Kenny recreate scenes from Academy Award-nominated films, including ""The English Patient"" and ""Jerry McGuire.""  The gag comes to an abrupt end when, while attempting to spoof ""Secrets and Lies,"" they can't find anybody who saw the film.

title: Peter O'Toole, Salma Hayek, Jazz Passengers

overview: Dave brags that he had an incredible Valentine's Day last year, until Paul persuades him to admit that he spent it watching TV with an amorous Leonard.  Also, the Jazz Passengers (featuring Deborah Harry and Elvis Costello) perform ""Doncha Go 'Way Mad.""

title: Sarah Ferguson, Allan Weimerskirch, Patti Smith

overview: Marv Albert is credited with six seperate appearances tonight, thus raising his total on the show to an even one hundred.  Later, Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, promotes her new cookbook.

title: Tom Brokaw, Laura Linney, BLACKstreet

overview: Two weeks before, NBC denied Dave permission to use clips from his old show. So tonight, Tom Brokaw arrives and offers Dave a crumpled-up videotape from Late Night with David Letterman.  Also, Dave shows a faux-documentary short called ""Dave's Family Weekend"" (with Andrea as his sister and Leonard as Mr. Rogers).

title: Tom Brokaw, Laura Linney, BLACKstreet

title: Bruce Willis, Ving Rhames, Jeff Gordon

overview: The outside cam goes to Joe G's to launch production of the quickie movie ""Space Volcano""; Bruce Willis murders Mujibur and Sirajul; Demi Moore shows up with 15 dogs as a gift for Dave, and later the mutts storm the control room.

title: Bruce Willis, Ving Rhames, Jeff Gordon

title: Michael J. Fox, Jon Voight, The Wallflowers

overview: Throughout the night, various civilians tell jokes about their jobs, while Dave admits that he has fallen in love with this year's Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue.

title: Julie Andrews, Doug E. Doug, The Amazing Jonathan

overview: The latest edition of ""Leonard Tepper's Hidden Video"" takes place entirely at Hello Deli, while ""Cosby"" star Doug E. Doug does standup.

title: Tony Randall, Juliette Binoche, David Brenner

overview: Frequent CBS Mailbag contributor Jerry Scales appears in the audience and is given a roast chicken made of Nyquil.  Also, Tony Randall talks about becoming a parent for the first time.

title: Bill Cosby, David Hacker, Tina Turner

overview: On the three-year anniversary of his memorable first appearance on the Late Show, super-bowler Dick Weber rolls one strike after another out on 53rd Street.  Later, he and Bill Cosby go one-on-one on the specially-built lane, with Weber decimating the sitcom star.

title: Bill Cosby, David Hacker, Tina Turner

title: Mia Farrow, Anne Heche, Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach

overview: James Cotton sits in; while pedestrians footrace against each other over on 54th and Broadway.

title: Howard Stern, Valeria Mazza, Porno for Pyros

overview: Leonard Tepper is live at Madison Square Garden, annoying participants at this year's Grammy Awards.  He closes the segment by calling Dave a jackass.

title: Pauly Shore, Merrill Markoe, Celine Dion

overview: Dave shows outtakes of Leonard's Grammy report, and then gets thrown out of a taping of ""Wheel of Fortune"" by a security guard resembling Bill DeLace.

title: Bill Pullman, Richard Lewis, Lyle Lovett & Randy Newman

overview: Trumpeter Al Chez sits in; the ""First Annual Biff Henderson Award"" goes to a much-serving Biff; Randy Newman and Lyle Lovett perform ""You've Got a Friend In Me.""

title: Jon Stewart, Debi Mazar, Duncan Sheik

overview: Dave comments on ""El Blizzardo Diablo,"" a raining snowstorm that practically has New York City in a standstill.  Also, Dave and Paul participate in a cutthroat battle of putdowns towards each other.

title: Jon Stewart, Debi Mazar, Duncan Sheik

title: Robin Quivers, Adam Arkin, James

overview: Dave points out that the wet snow of yesterday's ""El Blizzardo Diablo"" has already melted and/or evaporated.  Also, Adam Arkin promotes the upcoming made-for-TV movie Not In This Town.

title: Robin Quivers, Adam Arkin, James

title: Chevy Chase, Mary McCormack, Phish

overview: During ""Rejected Commercial Characters,"" jokes are translated for a select audience onstage from English to Japanese.

title: Chevy Chase, Mary McCormack, Phish

title: Kids Tell Jokes, Mary Steenburgen, Ray Wold

overview: Bluesman Keb' Mo sits in; Dave and Paul shill a new sleeping enhancer called EclipseQuil; ""pyrotechnic madman"" Ray Wold blows up stuff and somehow avoids burning himself.

title: Ted Danson, Famke Janssen, Mitch Hedburg

overview: CBS Mailbag: Jerry Scales asks, ""What do viewers miss?"" Gerard Mulligan comes out in costume as ""A 50-year-old guy dressed like Zorro."" Also, The Biff Henderson Players present ""Send in the Clones.""

title: Howard Stern, Ray Ramano, Chieftains

overview: Sean Pelton sits in for Anton, while Howard Stern promotes his new movie.

title: Howard Stern, Ray Ramano, Chieftains

title: Martin Short, Larenz Tate, Kodo

overview: The camera fixates on a guy in the audience with a gigantic gut with DAVE written on it.  Also, Martin Short does another musical number, with a final note so extended that he leaves the stage, goes to the bank, buys a sandwich at Hello Deli, picks up his dry cleaning, and returns to the theater just in time for the big climax.

title: Martin Short, Larenz Tate, Kodo

title: Cindy Crawford, Robert Townsend, Chris Whitley

overview: The Late Show Current Events Singers take on Clinton's recent leg injury, then performs some sort of a cappella apology to Cindy Crawford.

title: Mike Myers, Sophie Marceau, Alison Krauss

overview: Today's burning question: ""How Many Guys in Bunny Suits Can Get into a Coffee Shop?"" All 23 guys that volunteered get in, and they are later joined by a geeky audience member from Georgia, who is later carried back to the stage by the bunnies.

title: Marv Albert, Anthony LaPaglia, Big Head Todd & the Monsters

overview: In honor of his birthday, former president Thomas Jefferson is seen skydiving over the city, followed shortly by William McKinley and Paul Shaffer.

title: Teri Garr, George Stephanopolous, Amanda Marshall

overview: Dave announces that today is Tony Mendez' 60th birthday, even though he's only 52; Dave orders Anton to fetch him some coffee; a man-on-the-street segment dissects tonight's ""Top Ten Easter Bunny Pet Peeves.""

title: Marilu Henner, Marlon Wayans, The Cardigans

overview: Mailbag: Alan has an announcer sitting in with him, only to realize he's not his intern but his willing replacement.  Meanwhile, Academy Award winner Billy Bob Thornton (live via satellite) presents the Top Ten.

title: Bryant Gumbel, Kadeem Hardison, Bandbaz Brothers

overview: Songwriter Jimmy Webb sits in, and throughout the night the band plays his songs; Dave shows a tape of Rob Burnett's daughter being scared to death by Daddy as the Easter Bunny; Dave tells a story about how he spent his Easter with Nadine Hennelly, but as usual Paul coerces him into telling the sad, awful truth.

title: Tara Lipinsky, Margaret Colin, Nanci Griffith

overview: Dave calls a pay phone on Broadway, and then calls in a guy from Jersey named Rocky to tell the first ""Mets suck"" joke of the season.  Also, Biff gives a pep talk to some grade-school students.

title: Dan Akroyd, David Kruithoff, Cyndi Lauper

overview: A man claiming to be Paul's brother Kenny sits in the audience, while amateur dentist David Kriuthoff fidgets with a special camera that can go inside the mouth.

title: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Brad Garrett, Chris Fonseca

overview: ""Colin Dunner"" (Gerard), the lead dancer in the Broadway hit ""Riverdance"" promotes his new videotape ""Riverdancin' to the Oldies.""  Also, Will Lee demonstrates how to play a guitar like a piano.

title: John Cusak, Liv Tyler, David Bowie

overview: Mailbag: a man on the street is decapitated by a giant, renegade blue card. Also, Pat Farmer introduces his new segment ""Live Action Editorial Cartoon.""  Tonight's piece: ""Busting the Budget.""

title: John Cusak, Liv Tyler, David Bowie

title: Anthony Clark, Joan Lunden, Eryka Badu

overview: Dave says he's discovered he's been combing his hair wrong, so he fidgets with it throughout the show.  Also, Zahshu, the ""World's Only Performing Hippo,"" rolls over and begs.

title: Anthony Clark, Joan Lunden, Eryka Badu

title: Norm MacDonald, Justine Bateman, Trace Adkins

overview: ""How Many Guys in a Bunny Suit Can Get Into H&R Block?"" Only two, until both are kicked out.  Right after the first commercial break, Biff then tries to get in wearing a dog suit and, despite being escorted by Bill DeLace, is also ejected.  When all is said and done, Dave announces the tax company's new slogan: ""And stay out!""

title: Charles Grodin, David Alan Grier, Matthew Sweet

overview: In a running gag that was started two nights before (in homage to something that appeared occasionally on Late Night), Zahshu, ""The World's Only Performing Goldfish,"" develops a severe case of stage fright.  At the end of the show, he is removed from his fishbowl and is placed on top of a skateboard.

title: Tom Arnold, Bernie Williams, Bush

title: Tom Arnold, Bernie Williams, Bush

title: Kelsey Grammar, Jake Johannsen, Tracy Chapman

overview: Champion weightlifter Magnus Vermagnusson lifts various objects, including Mujibur and Sirajul; Dave comments on his upcoming 50th birthday; Zhushi ""The World's Only Performing Dog"" is the latest animal to stand on stage in lieu of attempting some sort of stunt.

title: Martin Mull, Alicia Witt, Mary J. Blige

overview: Marv Albert interviews accountants, then shows a blooper real along side it; Dave notices that Tony is holding cue cards with gloves on; ""Pat Farmer's Live-Action Political Cartoon"" takes a swipe at President Clinton.

title: Martin Mull, Alicia Witt, Mary J. Blige

title: Katie Couric, Roma Downey, INXS

overview: Dave finds a patron named Bob Reedy, in Joe G's Pizza to star in another fake film epic, the Anaconda spoof ""Snakequest 2000."" Quote Dave: ""For the love of god, it's a giant snake!""

title: Katie Couric, Roma Downey, INXS

title: Tony Randall, Steven Weber, Wilco

overview: Allen Toussant sits in; Dave announces that in honor of the recent media hoopla over Ellen DeGeneres, the Late Show will now be ""more gay""; Wilco performs ""Someone Else's Song.""

title: Tony Randall, Steven Weber, Wilco

title: Lisa Kudrow, Umberto Buccigrossi, Verve Pipe

overview: Biff announces that if Lyndon Johnson were alive today, he would've had a roast beef sandwich for lunch.  Also, The Verve Pipe performs ""The Freshman.""

title: Stupid Human Tricks, Rosie Perez, John Hiatt

overview: On a special Indianapolis-themed night on the Late Show, Dorothy interrupts a comedy bit to give Dave a hug, while Reggie Miller presents the Top Ten.

title: Kurt Russell, Sinbad, Paula Cole

overview: Rupert Jee drops by to make an important announcement: ""America, I am a lesbian.""  This inspires Regis to walk over and give him a hug.

title: Kurt Russell, Sinbad, Paula Cole

title: Robin Williams, Tanya Tucker

overview: Dave shows a clip from the latest Charlie Brown Special: Charlie Brown declares, ""I think I'm a lesbian.""  Also, two dorky audience members help wash a cab outside the theater, then get hosed down by the NYFD.

title: Robin Williams, Tanya Tucker

title: Alec Baldwin, Joey Lauren Adams, Indigo Girls

overview: It's ""Awards Night"" on the Late Show, as throughout the night Biff presents Gordie Howe with the Stanley Cup, Walter Payton with the Super Bowl Trophy, Bobby Allison with the Harley J. Earle Trophy, Kareem Abdul Jabbar with the Larry O'Brien Trophy, Alec Baldwin with the World Series Trophy, and Tony Mendez with the Best Cue Card Boy Trophy.  Also, Alec announces on the in-theater PA system that he's a lesbian.

title: Garry Shandling, Luke Perry, Wendy Liebman

overview: Wendy Liebman discusses mammograms, while Luke Perry rappels off the side of the theater.

title: Roseanne, Justin Miller, Chuck Berry

overview: In honor of tonight's audience (all residents of St. Louis and its suburbs), the backdrop is altered to show the city's skyline; Dave shows live footage of the Mets/Cardinals game in progress at Shea Stadium; Roseanne arrives for her interview on a Clydesdale-driven sleigh.

title: Roseanne, Justin Miller, Chuck Berry

title: Bruce Willis, Elizabeth Hurley, Maxwell

overview: Dave dumps the show early yet again, and after searching high and low in Manhattan, Biff finally finds him demonstrating knife tricks at Benihana's.

title: Bruce Willis, Elizabeth Hurley, Maxwell

title: John Goodman, Kathleen Quinlan, Hanson

overview: ""How Many Guys in Bunny Suits Can Get into a Fountain?"" Only about six, as the men in costume are thrown out of Central Park by the NYPD. After the first commercial break, John Goodman lunges into the fountain. Also, Hanson performs ""MmmBop.""

title: John Goodman, Kathleen Quinlan, Hanson

title: Mike Myers, Danny Aiello, Crossbows of Death

overview: Tony Mendez does the Watusi; Biff announces that if Burt Lancaster were alive today, he would've had cream of mushroom soup and a tuna fish sandwich for lunch; stuntmen Ross and Elisa Hartzell shoot crossbow arrows at each other.

title: Billy Crystal, Kristen Johnson, Bee Gees

overview: Rupert stars in a parody of those financial-success tapes that they sell in infomercials, while Kirsten Johnston promotes the 3-D season finale of Third Rock from the Sun.

title: Ricki Lake, Kirby Puckett, Soul Asylum

overview: With tonight's audience being from the Twin Cities, Dave makes them feel at home by having a faux snow fall in the theater.  Also, the Top Ten home office is temporarily relocated to nearby Edina, Minnesota (and is presented by Twins great Kirby Puckett), while Calvert takes a tour of Minneapolis.

title: Ricki Lake, Kirby Puckett, Soul Asylum

title: Cybil Shepard, Darrell Hammond, Linda Eder

overview: Tonight, Dave promises to show things that have never been on television before, including Marv Albert dancing with a giant squirrel, a gay man kissing a lesbian, and Biff playing solitaire topless.  Also, Grover Washington, Jr. sits in, while Dave and Rupert do another one of their hidden-mic gags.

title: Andy Garcia, George Foreman, Travis Tritt

overview: Dancers from Riverdance make a return appearance on the show. Actually, they're staff writers Gerard Mulligan and Eric Kaplan, Leonard Tepper, and financial wiz/Dave buddy Jim Peterson.  Soon after, Robin Williams walks in from Broadway in a similar toe-tappin' style.

title: David Hyde Pierce, Dana Delany, Spice Girls

overview: In honor of Late Show's 800th episode, Dave introduces ""Where Are They Now?"" pieces describing the whereabouts of Bernie Kopell, Howie Mandel, Olivia Newton-John, and Bill Clinton.  Also, the Spice Girls perform ""Who Do You Think You Are.""

title: Helen Hunt, Susie Maroney, Jeffery Tambor

overview: Late Show airs its second and last installment of Peanuts, as Lucy once again foils Charlie Brown's attempt to kick a football: ""Never mess around with a gangsta bitch.""

title: Stupid Pet Tricks, Jeff Goldblum, Foo Fighters

overview: With tonight's audience representing Denver, Colorado, Dave interrupts the monologue to introduce an audience guy who ends up proposing to his girlfriend.  Later in the show, Jeff Goldblum gives the happy couple a blender.

title: Meg Ryan, Lance Henriksen, Mary Chapin-Carpenter

overview: Biff brings out a Billy goat that supposedly won the Kentucky Derby last weekend; Dave leaves the show to play for the New York Yankees, then goes on a half-hearted tirade when he's cut by the team; ""Leonard Tepper's Mile-High Hidden Video"" observes unsuspecting tourists at the World Trade Center.

title: Barbara Walters, Ida Doggett, God's Property with Kirk Franklin

overview: After showing past clips of disastrous attempts at stuffing guys in rabbit outfits inside various locales, Dave announces that it's time to play ""How Many Sailors Can Get into a New York City Chicken Restaurant?""  With the nearby Ranch 1 offering their services, a whopping 68 sailors walk in without a problem.  Also, Dave chats with Ida Doggett, 1997 world bed-making champion.

title: Richard Simmons, Kelly Preston, Toad the Wet Sprocket

overview: It's time yet again for ""What They Would Have for Lunch if They Were Alive Today"" with Biff Henderson.  The celebrity: Dean Martin.  The lunch: mac n' cheese.

title: Matthew Broderick, Nicole Sullivan, Savion Glover & Stomp

overview: ""Steven Spielberg"" (Gerard) brags out his new movie The Lost World, while Savion Glover performs a tap dance solo from the hit musical ""Stomp.""

title: Jason Alexander, Griffin Dunne, Sammy Hagar

overview: Mailbag: a horrific freak accident turns Rupert into the mysterious ""Dr. Meat.""  Also, Jason Alexander promotes Love! Valour! Compassion!

title: Elle MacPherson, Vince Vaughn, Jewel

overview: Remote on the 14th Floor: Late Show staffers Eric Stangel, Matt Roberts, Bob Borden, Rodney Munoz, Christian Breheney, and Eric Kaplan relate their Prom Nightmares while eating in the coffee room, with dramatizations that include Rupert Jee and Richard Simmons.

title: Elle MacPherson, Vince Vaughn, Jewel

title: Michael Richards, Rick Reynolds, Steve Winwood

overview: Customer Bob Barrett from Joe's Pizza is invited into the theater to act in the monster movie spectacular ""Ghost Dinosaur '97,"" co-starring Mujibur and Sirajul as ""Dinosaur #1"" and ""Dinosaur #2.""

title: Bill Cosby, Elaine Cunningham, Squirrel Nut Zippers

overview: The squash family is represented tonight by a visit from Elaine Cunningham, ""The Zucchini Lady""; Bill Cosby talks about his various medications.

title: Alicia Silverstone, Andy Dick, John Fogerty

title: Farrah Fawcett, John Fogerty

overview: Promoting an upcoming TV special, Farrah Fawcett walks out in a boozy daze, complimenting Dave for the view of the skyline when it's really a backdrop, then crawls around and makes animal noises. At the end of the show, Dave thanks Farrah for ""almost being here tonight.""

title: Farrah Fawcett, John Fogerty

title: Harrison Ford, Steven Wright, Dave Matthews Band

overview: Biff reports from the NBA Finals in Salt Lake City; Dave makes his usual joke about buying his first car at Harrison Ford in Indiana; Dave Matthews Band performs ""Too Much.""

title: Isabella Rossellini, Dave Chapelle, Bono & Larry Mullen

overview: Dave shows an altered clip of President Clinton admitting his dislike for cloning, and later Dave is once again visited by ""the lovely Is-a-bella Ros-sell-ini.""

title: Jon Stewart, Susan Molinari, Seven Mary Three

overview: Dave turns the hose on pedestrians outside the theater; Jaleel ""Urkel"" White helps ""Les Moonves"" promote CBS' fall lineup; Seven Mary Three performs ""Lucky.""

title: Tom Brokaw, Janeane Garafolo, Sheryl Crow

overview: Tom Brokaw explains why he turned down an offer to leave NBC for CNN: ""Same as you with CBS: more money, smaller audience.""  Also, Sheryl Crow performs ""A Change (Will Do You Good).""

title: John Travolta, Grant Hill, Sinead O'Connor

overview: Mailbag: ""Farrah Fawcett"" (Calvert) explains her behavior from last week.  Also, Kenny ""The Quick-Witted Stagehand"" Sheehan makes his 1000th TV appearance, which is followed by footage of his (bogus) television debut on Ed Sullivan in 1964.

title: George Carlin, Nick Chinlund, James Taylor

overview: Paul is introduced as ""Radu,"" then shows Dave a Happy Meal toy that looks just like him. Also, Dave hides in an apartment, harassing delivery people as they come and go.

title: Kathy Ireland, Jeremy Holz, Michael Story

overview: A new challenge: ""Who Can Hail a Cab First""- a pantsless Mets fan or a pantless Yankees fan?  For once, the Mets win the big one.

title: Matt Lauer, Ruthie Bolton-Holifield, Mighty Mighty Bosstones

overview: Dave gives an audience woman a ham just for being Polish; several members of the cast of Cats go inside FlashDancers; Alan Kalter promotes ""Late Show: The Game""; The Mighty Mighty Bosstones perform ""The Impression That I Get.""

title: Julia Roberts, Jon Bon Jovi

overview: Julia Roberts is treated to a clip of her first appearance on Letterman from 1990, only to watch the clip blackened out by NBC.  Also, Jon Bon Jovi performs ""Janie, Don't Take Your Love to Town.""

title: Julia Roberts, Jon Bon Jovi

title: Siskel & Ebert, Dermot Mulroney, King Charles Troupe

overview: ""Riverdancers"" Gerry Mulligan, Mike McIntee, Eric Kaplan, and Jim Peterson amaze and delight the studio audience and the home viewers in response to a letter in the CBS Mailbag.

title: Marilu Henner, Doug E. Doug, Johnny Lang

overview: Anton is introduced as ""Anton Zip""; Dave shows the audience a chart of who's permitted to be on the show and who isn't; in tonight's remote, Dave goes to a private school in Manhattan to chat with child prodigies.

title: Nick Turturro, Daisy Fuentes, Motley Crue

overview: The outside cam heads to Joe G's looking for a guy to write a theme song for, where they stumble across Brian and his girlfriend.  Also, Dave takes the audience outside to watch Motley Crue perform on the sidewalk.

title: Peter Fonda, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Ricki Lee Jones

overview: It's 91 degrees outside, so Biff decides to watch ice melt on the street.

title: Brian Williams, Diane Cannon, Gil Shaham

overview: A flying saucer heckles Dave from the backdrop, while Dyan Cannon promotes Out to Sea and makes friendly with Dave.

title: Martin Lawrence, Robert Zemeckis, Sarah McLachlan

overview: Dave declares a guy named Jeff as ""Captain of the Audience,"" helping the host out with menial tasks such as helping present the Top Ten and keeping the audience awake.  Also, film director Robert Zemeckis makes a rare television appearance, promoting his new movie Contact.

title: Will Smith, Heidi Klum, Brad Byers

overview: Bowling great Dick Weber sits in with the band; Calvert kicks someone in the nether regions for the shear fun of it; Dave and Paul trade faces.

title: Will Smith, Heidi Klum, Brad Byers

title: Jason Priestly, Patricia Richardson, The Cicadas

overview: Dave gets two girls at a nearby cafe to help celebrate Canada Day with Canada Dry®, which gets delivered by a Mountie; to continue a running gag started the previous night, bowler Johnny Petraglia sits in; various staffers describe clips from America's Funniest Home Videos.

title: Tom Arnold, Mitchell Libonati, Blur

overview: During the ""Supermarket Finds"" segment, Dave takes a sample of something called ""White Fungus"" and spits it out; another bowling great (Marshall Holman) sits in with the band on tambourine; Dave chats with Mitchell Libonati, the man who found the piece of Evander Holyfield's ear that was chewed off in the infamous boxing match that previous weekend; Blur performs ""Song 2.""

title: Tom Arnold, Mitchell Libonati, Blur

title: Evander Holyfield, Lee Marek, Sarah Silverman

overview: Dave talks about the a new unauthorized autobiography of Martha Stewart; tonight's guest bowler is Hall of Famer Carmen Salvino; Dave appears in a 50's-style cigarette ad; Evander Holyfield gives Dave his account of the incident that occurred in his fight last weekend with Mike Tyson.

title: Martin Short, Manny the Hippie, Fang Fang

overview: Pro bowler Nelson Burton, Jr. sits in; during Mailbag, Tom Arnold bits his own ear off; Manny the Hippie resurfaces; for the second year in a row, Dave sends audience members from San Francisco to the Empire State Building to display the US flag.

title: Don Rickles, Brendan Fraser, En Vogue

overview: Dave shows off his new, shorter haircut; an audience member sings the theme song from Grease; Tim Allen presents the Top Ten.

title: Don Rickles, Brendan Fraser, En Vogue

title: Tim Robbins, Jackie Chan, Shawn Colvin

overview: It's a balmy 97 degrees outside, so Biff fries an egg on the sidewalk, later adding bacon and toast.

title: Tim Robbins, Jackie Chan, Shawn Colvin

title: Mary Tyler Moore, Querbe Tirmizi, Matchbox 20

overview: Dave interviews NYC taxi driver Querbe Tirmizi, who returned $30,000 he found in his cab.

title: Nathan Lane, Robey Morgan, Third Eye Blind

overview: Dave begins a month-long campaign to run into the ground his current favorite phrase: ""Something from the meat case, Linda?"" Also, Dave, Tony Randall, and a dozen or so triple-named child actors star in CBS' hot new situation comedy ""The Letterman Family.""

title: Robert Pastorelli, Craig Kilborn, Live

title: Robert Pastorelli, Craig Kilborn, Live

title: Pauly Shore, Leslie Mann, Puff Daddy

overview: Dave congratulates Paul on being #6 on the Forbes 500; Biff and Eric Kaplan explain how they make Dave's coffee mug levitate; Sean ""Puff Daddy"" Combs, Faith Evans, and 112 perform ""It's All About the Benjamins.""

title: Pauly Shore, Leslie Mann, Puff Daddy

title: Kids Tell Jokes, Mario Andretti, John Hiatt

overview: It's time once again for ""King of the Meats,"" the mano-a-mano kosher competition between Rupert of Hello Deli and Amando Vasquez of the nearby Stage Deli.  Amando sweeps the three rounds, but Rupert goes home with the ladies.

title: John Turturro, Kathy Kinney, Radish

overview: Harrison Ford reports from Hawaii; in the debut edition of ""Pointless Celebrity Cameo Theater,"" Calvert, Regis, and Tony Randall stand around like goons while the audience cheers them on; Radish (a band fronted by an early Ben Kweller) perform ""Little Pink Stars.""

title: John Turturro, Kathy Kinney, Radish

title: Dan Rather, Kathy Griffin, k.d. Lang

overview: The Harrison Ford World Tour (in which he's promoting The Devil's Own) makes a stop in Paris, France; Dave suggests the Paul legally change his name to ""Radu""; CBS anchorman/folkie at heart Dan Rather sings ""The Wabash Cannonball.""

title: Dan Rather, Kathy Griffin, k.d. Lang

title: Samuel L. Jackson, Barry Sonnenfeld

overview: During ""CBS Mailbag,"" we look into a day in the life of a ""Accident-Prone Blood-Gorged Tick"" (Leonard Tepper).

title: Samuel L. Jackson, Barry Sonnenfeld

title: Jennifer Anniston, Brian Regan, William H. Macy

overview: It's so hot outside that Biff tries to start a fire on the sidewalk with a magnifying glass and a bundle of sticks, as members from New York's Fire Department stand by; Rupert and Leonard bother people per Dave's requests; Jennifer Aniston promotes Picture Perfect.

title: Charles Grodin, Billy Connolly, David Byrne

overview: Dave congratulates Rob Burnett upon the birth of his daughter; a ""What's On Other Channels"" bit is interrupted by a car honking, courtesy of Creepy Dave; David Byrne performs ""Daddy Go Down.""

title: Julia Roberts, Blues Traveler

overview: John Popper sits in with the band; Dave asks a paramedic about a piece of carrot he ""horked"" into his left lung during lunch today; Julia Roberts promotes Conspiracy Theory.

title: Julia Roberts, Blues Traveler

title: Tony Danza, Michael Rapaport

overview: Dave shows some ""Surprising Facts About Celebrities.""  Later, Tony Danza promotes his new sitcom.

title: Tony Danza, Michael Rapaport

title: Bob Dole, Bill Bellamy, Ziggy Marley & the Melody Makers

overview: Dave presents a Wall Street quiz; Bob Dole talks about retirement.

title: Jay Thomas, Annabella Sciorra, Tonic

overview: Jay Thomas shows Dave a tape of himself spitting out something during a recent television appearance.  The footage is repeated several times.

title: Jay Thomas, Annabella Sciorra, Tonic

title: Sylvester Stallone, Tommy LaSorda

overview: Joe Perry of Aerosmith sits in with the band; Biff reports from the Garth Brooks concert in Central Park and meets ""Garth"" himself (Leonard Tepper).

title: Sylvester Stallone, Tommy LaSorda

title: Demi Moore, Jay Mohr, Aerosmith

overview: The new sitcom ""The Letterman Family"" is promoted, starring Dave, Tony Randall, and Nadine Hennally.  Later, Demi Moore shaves an audience member's head.

title: Demi Moore, Jay Mohr, Aerosmith

title: Tom Selleck, Billy Joel

overview: Dave feeds Tom Selleck some avocados.  Later, they make a crank phone call to Al Roker.

title: Tom Selleck, Billy Joel

title: Barbara Walters, Charles Dutton, Morrissey

overview: Barbara Walters promotes her new talk show, ""The View.""

title: Mira Sorvino, Jeff Altman, Coolio

overview: Dave compares President Clinton's 51st birthday to meatloaf.  Later, he chats with his old friend Jeff Altman.

title: Mira Sorvino, Jeff Altman, Coolio

title: Donald Trump, Janine Turner, Ruth Brown & Bonnie Raitt

overview: ""The Donald"" talks about a recent boat trip.  Later, Janine Turner promotes ""Leave It To Beaver.""

title: Alicia Silverstone, Bev Tanner, George Miller

overview: Alicia Silverstone promotes her new movie Excess Baggage.

title: Vanessa Williams, Joe Montana

overview: Dave announces that he is starring in the ""Late Show of Passion,"" which is just like the Late Show, except that it's dubbed so it looks like a telenovela.  Later, Dave and Joe Montana throw footballs at a garbage truck.

title: Vanessa Williams, Joe Montana

title: Paul Reiser, Tia Carrera, Echo & the Bunnymen

title: Laurence Fishburne, Jonathan Katz, Paula Cole

overview: Tonight's Top Ten is interrupted by a phone call from the home office in Wahoo, Nebraska: ""It's not all that funny anymore.""  Meanwhile, Biff wreaks havoc in Martha's Vineyard.

title: Tom Arnold, Mehgan Heany-Grear, Dane Cook

overview: Dave complains about the dog days of summer.

title: Stupid Human Tricks, Danny Aiello, Radiohead

overview: Warren is run over by a car; during ""Stupid Human Tricks,"" Douglas Pierce plays the ""Jeopardy"" theme on his hands; Dave bids a fond farewell to head writer Bill Scheft.

Season 5

title: Steven Seagal, Brittany Starr, Beck

overview: Warren is caught watching tennis on TV; Dave harasses teen talk show host John Hall; Beck performs ""Devil's Haircut.""

title: Steven Seagal, Brittany Starr, Beck

title: Joan Lunden, Chris Rock, Fiona Apple

overview: Viewers at home receive the rare opportunity to see the new audience orientation tape (starring Leonard Tepper).  Later, Fiona Apple performs ""Criminal.""

title: Joan Lunden, Chris Rock, Fiona Apple

title: Kevin Kline, Jamie Foxx, Sugar Ray

overview: On Warren's last night filling in for Paul, he receives a ""Deputy of Comedy"" badge.  Later, Sugar Ray performs ""Fly.""

title: Kevin Kline, Jamie Foxx, Sugar Ray

title: Danny DeVito, Patrick Rafter, Tim McGraw

overview: Paul returns from filming ""Blues Brothers 2000"" with a shaved head.  Meanwhile, Dave, Biff, Regis, Al Roker, and Bob Barker harass people in Central Park.

title: Salma Hayek, Joan Cusak, Louie Anderson

overview: Dave calls the pay phone island outside so that an unsuspecting tourist could participate in a comedy skit.  When nobody picks up a phone, Dave goes on the street and invites a guy from Vermont to perform a musical number with Tony Randall.

title: Salma Hayek, Joan Cusak, Louie Anderson

title: Noah Wylie, Damon Wayons, Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliot

overview: Dave is so fascinated by Paul's shaved head (introduced last night) that he has to talk about it at the beginning of the show.

title: Andie MacDowell, Cynthia Cooper, Nanci Griffith & Darius Rucker

overview: Paul writes a song for a trucker who participated in ""Know Your Current Events,"" while Dave chats with WNBA MVP Cynthia Cooper.

title: Jennifer Jason Leigh, Starr Jones, Bee Gees

overview: Dave chats with CBS star ""Steve Urkel"" (Gerard), while Star Jones plugs ""The View.""

title: George Clooney, Bill Cosby

overview: Dave listens to the philosophies of second-graders in ""Dave Talks to Kids""; George Clooney promotes ""The Peacemaker.""

title: George Clooney, Bill Cosby

title: Nicole Kidman, Gregory Hines, God's Property

overview: Biff delivers a housewarming gift to a Hooters franchise that just opened, and they send back buffalo wings.  Later, an NBC nurse tends to Nicole Kidman's cold.

title: Jennifer Lopez, Michael Lamonico, Bill Engvall

overview: Dave discusses aerosol cheese with last minute guest Chef Michael Lomonaco who says, ""It's great when you're driving, actually. You get a little squirt when you're driving.""

title: Alec Baldwin, Jonathan Lipnicki, Deana Carter

overview: Richard Simmons interupts ""Know Your Current Events""; Drew Carey presents ""Top Ten Signs You Work in a Bad Office""; 7-year-old Jonathan Lipnicki promotes his new sitcom, ""Meego.""

title: Kim Basinger, Ray Ramano, Jackson Browne

overview: In a return to the popular theme nights of yore, the entire LATE SHOW audience consists of freshmen from NYU.  During the show, Candice Bergen presents a special college-themed Top Ten list.

title: Fourth Anniversary Special

overview: Dave shows some of his favorite remotes, segments, and comedy clips from the first four years of ""The Late Show.""

title: Fourth Anniversary Special

title: Fran Drescher, Ryan Tripp, Brooks & Dunn

overview: Bob Borden finally gets to meet Jaleel ""Urkel"" White, while Paul composes a musical number about pastries that resemble celebrities.

title: Michael J. Fox, Sarah O'Hare, Patti Smith

overview: Dave gives a local named Tom Worzall ten seconds of air time, then chats with Wonderbra model Sarah O'Hare.

title: Cameron Diaz, Adam Arkin, Veniamin

overview: Cameron Diaz promotes ""A Life Less Ordinary,"" while the famed contortionist Veniamin does a demonstration.

title: Cameron Diaz, Adam Arkin, Veniamin

title: Matt Lauer, Ryan Kurlander, Sheryl Crow

overview: Dave comments on the Yankees playoff chances, then chats with new ""Today"" co-host Matt Lauer.

title: Matt Lauer, Ryan Kurlander, Sheryl Crow

title: Elle MacPherson, Jon Tenney, Elvis Costello & the Fairfield Four

overview: Dave shows (bogus) NASA footage of Mir; the Dutch Mariachis sing ""Happy Birthday"" to Biff.

title: Dan Aykroyd, Jack Hanna, Boyz II Men

overview: Dave and Paul visit the ""International Hair Forum""; Dan Aykroyd promotes ""Soul Man"" and plays the harmonica.

title: Dan Aykroyd, Jack Hanna, Boyz II Men

title: Bryant Gumbel, Harland Williams, Everclear

overview: Joe G. stars in the new crime drama ""Joey Ventura,"" and clips from the show are scattered throughout the night; Dave gives Paul crap for bumping into a cameraman; Bryant Gumbel promotes his soon-to-debut news program.

title: John Lithgow, Christy Turlington, Foo Fighters

overview: Dave watches leaves turn and nails dry, and an audience member's receives and smokes his first cigar.

title: James Belushi, Christina Ricci, Oasis

overview: Throughout the night, Leonard plugs his new show, ""Leonard Tepper's Hidden Video.""  Later, Jim Belushi promotes ""Total Security.""

title: James Belushi, Christina Ricci, Oasis

title: Uma Thurman, Mark Wahlberg, Eddie Izzard

overview: ""Dr."" Bill DeLace comments on seasonal allergies; Mark Wahlberg promotes ""Boogie Nights.""

title: David Duchovny, Emily Mae Young, Todd Barry

overview: 1997: Stagehand and accomplished thespian Kenny Sheehan is seen in clips from ""The Today Show,"" ""Guiding Light,"" ""Cosby,"" ""The People's Court,"" and ""Spin City.""

title: Tom Brokaw, Stevie Starr, Green Day

overview: After Dave shows clips of past bunny antics, the Late Show presents ""How Many Guys in Bunny Suits Can Get in the Times Square Disney Store?"" The answer: Three.  Later, Stevie Starr shows Dave the magic of forcing yourself to regurgitate.

title: Tom Brokaw, Stevie Starr, Green Day

title: Nathan Lane, Chalize Theron, Carly Simon

overview: Paul introduces this year's National League champions, the Atlanta Braves, until Dave tells him that the Florida Marlins actually won.  Later, Carly Simon and Jimmy Webb perform a duet.

title: Mike Wallace, Kelly Montieth, LL Cool J

overview: Dave presents ""The Story Behind the Story: The Rolling Stones,"" which looks at the dramatic and emotionally draining production of a ""Behind the Music""-type show.

title: Mike Wallace, Kelly Montieth, LL Cool J

title: Robert Pastorelli, Harmony Korine, Smash Mouth

overview: WCBS-TV presents a skit about a pancake that looks like Paul.  Later, Robert Pastorelli promotes his new drama ""Cracker.""

title: Mariah Carey, Anthony Clark

overview: Dave shows (bogus) footage of businessmen jumping out of windows on Wall Street; we take a look at ""What Dave Did with the Extra Hour from Standard Time""; Mariah Carey sings ""Butterfly.""

title: Mariah Carey, Anthony Clark

title: Maria Martiromo, Penn & Teller, Amy Grant

overview: Following yesterday's sell-off on Wall Street, Dave shows footage of deceased stockbrokers ascending back through windows after today's market recovery.  Later, Penn and Teller perform a new trick.

title: Kid Scientists, David Hyde Pierce, Andy Greene

overview: Lee Marek helps Dave out with a sextet of Kid Scientists.

title: Stupid Human Tricks, Naomi Campbell, Bobby Brown

overview: In honor of the new movie ""Boogie Nights,"" Dave shows bogus clips of Paul and Nadine Hennelly in 70's-era porno films.  Meanwhile, Tony impresses Dave with his clown costume.

title: John Travolta, Cybill Shepard, Kuznetsov Troupe

overview: Dave shows a picture of production associate Tara Callahan, who ran in the New York Marathon; John Travolta plugs Face-Off; Martin Short appears for exactly thirty seconds.

title: Danny Aiello, Helena Bonham Carter, Mandy & Dora Lee Patinkin

overview: 1997: We go to Joe G.'s in search of a political candidate, and we find an unsuspecting patron named Lee Holt.  Later in the show, Lee becomes the subject of a hastily-produced attack ad.

title: Sarah Ferguson, Kelly McGillis, Leann Rimes

overview: Dave, Paul, Alan, Calvert, and Anton (as ""Buddy"") star in ""Late Show: The Movie.""  Also, Rudy Guiliani (poorly) disguises himself as a audience member in the latest edition of ""Who Asked For It?""

title: Harry Connick Jr., Pamela Lee

overview: Dave shows a fake ad for a PBS documentary about the band KISS.  Later, a lady in the audience who Dave accidentally threw a blue card near is now wearing a cervical collar.

title: Harry Connick Jr., Pamela Lee

title: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Heather Matarazzo, B.B. King & Tracy Chapman

overview: Casey Kasem introduces the ""Late Show Chair of Mystery.""  Also, BB King and Tracy Chapman perform a soulful duet.

title: Wesley Snipes, Naomi Judd, Martina Hingis

overview: ""Master Mentalist"" Pat Farmer does a demonstration on Kenny Sheehan; singer-restaurateur Naomi Judd cooks a family recipe for Dave.

title: Claire Danes, Michelle Kwan, Lorrie Morgan

overview: Dave makes a bad phone call for an audience member, then comments on Marv Albert's legal troubles.

title: Marv Albert, Daniel Scribner & Tylin Hall, John Fogerty

overview: The greatest six minutes in Late Show history: When the Top Ten card is missing, Dave runs out of the theater, is hit by a cab, runs into Al Roker, and goes into Flashdancers and takes the card off one of the strippers.  Shortly afterwards, Paul, missing his sheet music for the Top Ten, runs out of the theater, is hit by a tour bus, runs into Regis Philbin, and goes into the NY Stock Exchange, where he finds his sheet music on the floor.  Just as Dave begins the Top Ten, Biff is missing his headset, so he runs out of the theater, is hit by a police horse, runs into Gavin MacLeod, and goes into a Burger King to grab a headset off a sales clerk. When he finally returns, there is no time left for the Top Ten.

title: Bill Murray, Alison Eastwood, Matchbox 20

overview: Live from the Edwards Air Force Base, Bruce Willis and Billy Bob Thornton race to earn the title of ""World's Fastest Movie Star.""  Also, Bill Murray plugs ""The Man Who Knew Too Little.""

title: Don Rickles, Heather Graham, Lou Reed

overview: During Mailbag, Gerard performs a Broadway-style number about the possibility of him getting fired.  Also, Heather Graham plugs ""Boogie Nights.""

title: Don Rickles, Heather Graham, Lou Reed

title: Richard Simmons, Venus Williams, Wynonna

overview: Dave plugs the new CD ""Live on Letterman,"" then goes door-to-door offering to rake leaves.

title: Tom Arnold, Kordell Stewart, Elvis Costello

overview: It's another ""Quarterback Challenge"" as Pittsburgh Steelers field general Kordell Stewart and Dave aim footballs at a water tower across the street from the Ed Sullivan Theater.

title: Sigourney Weaver, David Brenner, Trischa Yearwood

overview: Dave (supposedly) calls the Butterball Turkey Handling Hotline, while two mailmen (Leonard and Gerard) present a U.S. Post Office-sanctioned message about on-the-job safety.

title: Danny DeVito, Sarah Michelle Gellar

overview: Tony Mendez interrupts Dave, pointing out that he's missing a cue card.  It turns out it was with Tony Randall all along.

title: Danny DeVito, Sarah Michelle Gellar

title: Kirstie Alley, Luke Perry, Shengyang Acrobats

overview: Dave shows a (bogus) ad for a Clinton phone sex hotline, while Kirstie Alley plugs ""Veronica's Closet.""

title: John Cusak, Natalie Portman, Stomp with Bill Irwin

overview: Paul leaves the show to hosts his own spinoff chatfest; comedian Bill Irwin; the cast of ""Stomp"" performs.

title: Kids Tell Jokes, Marisa Tomei, James Taylor

overview: Dave brings in cab driver Carlos Andrede, who becomes the master of ceremonies in the hastily-produced ""Carlos Andrede Thanksgiving Day Parade,"" featuring performances from Miss New York 1998 and the Rutgers University Marching Band.

title: Stupid Pet Tricks, Anthony Edwards, Joost Elffers

overview: A high school marching band from Memphis storms through the audience after ""Know Your Current Events.""

title: Kevin Spacey, Art Donovan, Wallflowers

overview: It's time for another call to Dave's mom to play ""Guess the Pies""; tonight, she's baked coconut butterscotch pecan pie and cherry pie as well as a sculpted head of Dave made of stuffing.  Also, George Clarke starts singing to the new live CD.

title: Kevin Spacey, Art Donovan, Wallflowers

title: Jon Stewart, John Witherspoon, Days of the New

overview: During Mailbag, Dave bags groceries.  Also, in spoof of those high-related FOX specials, Dave and Paul reveal one of the magician's secrets.

title: Courteney Cox, Peyton Manning, Shania Twain

overview: Grover Washington, Jr. sits in; Dave shows a Sing and Snore Ernie that he bought yesterday, and it's head tragically comes off with blood gushing out; Dave and Heisman Trophy candidate Peyton Manning go one-on-one in the latest Late Show QB Challenge.

title: Helen Hunt, Terrell Davis, Chumbawamba

title: Helen Hunt, Terrell Davis, Chumbawamba

title: Sir Anthony Hopkins, Eric Lindros, Enya

title: Sir Anthony Hopkins, Eric Lindros, Enya

title: Nathan Lane, Hazelle Goodman, Mitch Fatel

overview: The outside cam reveals Buddy (Bill Clinton's dog) trying to get inside Hooters.  Also, Nathan Lane sings a brief song about Hanukkah.

title: Alex D Linz, Jerry O'Connell, Bryan Adams

overview: During Mailbag, Dave and Paul give birth to septuplets.  Also, child actor Alex D. Linz plugs ""Home Alone 3.""

title: Kevin Costner, Tyra Banks, Nina & Nickolai

overview: Dave and Tony go to Giants Stadium so Tony can be a kicker, with a little help from Giants coach Jim Fassel, plus kickers Brad Daluiso and Danny Kanell; a man claiming to be the new president of Iran promotes the ""Live on Letterman"" CD; Tyra Banks shows Dave her $3 million bra.

title: Pam Grier, Tom Everett Scott, James Brown

overview: A plastic Statue of Liberty, a giant meatball, and a pile of bagels are placed on top of the Late Show Christmas Tree.  Later in the show, a preacher in the audience puts sauce on the meatball.

title: Greg Kinnear, Djimon Hounsou, Ben Folds Five

overview: Dave annoys Paul with his impersonation of John Wayne speaking French: ""Bonjour, mon ami.""

title: Leslie Nelson, Michelle Yeoh, Hanson

overview: Dave shows a (bogus) clip of him as a 50's-era child actor, while Biff receives Foster's Lager ® from an Australian audience member.

title: Leslie Nelson, Michelle Yeoh, Hanson

title: Pierce Brosnan, Lou Holtz

overview: ""James Bond"" (Tom Manino) comes up from the audience at Dave's insistance.  Later in the show, Pierce Bronson and his doppleganger go one-on-one.  Also, Paul wears his christmas present from Dave: a Jerry Springer-style wig.

title: Pierce Brosnan, Lou Holtz

title: Joan Lunden, Angelo Massaglini, G. Love with Special Sauce & Dr. John

overview: In honor of the week's top-grossing film, Titanic, the stage floods with water.  Also, Rupert introduces ""Rudolph, the Littlest Reindeer.""

title: Terry Bradshaw, Billy Zane, Darlene Love

overview: It's ""Holiday Tradition Night"" on the Late Show: Another Darlene Love/Bette Sussman performance of ""Christmas (Baby Please Come Home),"" along with another Paul Shaffer impression of Cher's ""O Holy Night,"" not to mention another Late Show QB Challenge with Jay Thomas.  Also, Biff goes to Queens to look for Santa.

title: Quentin Tarantino, Anne Heche, Kenny Wayne Shepard Band

overview: During Mailbag, ""The Biff Henderson Celebrity Telephone Interview"" interrogates a man claiming to be Dick Clark.  Later in the show, during Dave's interview with Anne Heche, Ellen Degeneres walks onstage with ""their"" baby (actually Michelle O'Callaghan's).

title: Bridget Fonda, Matt Damon, Allan Harvey

overview: David Sanborn sits in; Ms. Markey's kindergarten kids in Bowie, MD each write an essay titled ""If I Could Have One Wish""; Bridget Fonda promotes ""Jackie Brown.""

title: Bridget Fonda, Matt Damon, Allan Harvey

title: Marilu Henner, Leila Kenzle, George Miller

overview: Dave talks about his plans for New Year's.

title: Samuel L. Jackson, Howie Long, Louie C.K.

overview: Like he does every year, Dave regales us with another one of his far-fetched New Year's stories.  After Leon Pendarvis brings him down to earth, Dave confesses that he and Biff celebrated by photocopying their face at Kinko's.

title: Tom Brokaw,  Tobey Maquire, Fiona Apple

overview: Leon's still here; a customer from Joe G's stars in the quickie movie ""Titanic: Death Boat â€˜98""; the outside-cam reveals radioactive steam coming out of the Chrysler Building.

title: Tom Brokaw,  Tobey Maquire, Fiona Apple

title: Norm MacDonald, Peta Wilson, Streb

overview: Recently deposed ""Weekend Update"" anchorman Norm MacDonald vents his anger to Dave; daredevil dance group Streb performs.

title: Norm MacDonald, Peta Wilson, Streb

title: Minnie Driver, Paul Simon, Cast of The Capeman

overview: Marc Anthony and the Broadway cast members perform a song from Paul Simon's new musical ""The Capeman.""

title: Penelope Ann Miller, Terry Pledger, Collective Soul

overview: CBS Mailbag: Chris Schmitt of Ottawa, Kansas asks why Biff has a scowl on his face. Biff comes onstage as a lobster is hooked on his backside. Later, Dave explains the formula for comedy success: ""Lobster + Ass = Funny!""

title: Bill Pullman, Jim Breuer, Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham

overview: Mick Fleetwood sits in again, now joined by pianist Allen Toussaint.  Also, tonight's ""May We See Your Photos, Please?"" is a surprising disappointment, as there was only one customer, and he was dropping off a roll of film.

title: Peter O'Toole, Martin Scorcese

overview: ""Dave Sucks"" is spray-painted onto the World Trade Center, while ""The Masked Magician"" (Pat Farmer) performs a dangerous trick on Kenny Sheehan.

title: Peter O'Toole, Martin Scorcese

title: Kenneth Branagh, Spice Girls, Jim Nantz

overview: Biff has hot towels for the audience, while the Spice Girls perform ""Stop.""

title: Kenneth Branagh, Spice Girls, Jim Nantz

title: Ben Stiller, Sandra Bernhard, Jars of Clay

overview: Mailbag: Biff stars in the Swedish sitcom knockoff ""Mjørk and Minde.""  Also, famed session keyboardist Chuck Leavell sits in.

title: Michael Isikoff, Sarah Ferguson

overview: Dave finds three girls in the audience that have never slept with President Clinton; Bob Borden covers the Super Bowl, so Dave implies that Sparky Mortimer can actually get some studying done this year; for one night only, the Top Ten Office moves to Worchester, Pennsylvania; Dave chats with the Newsweek reporter that broke the Monica Lewinsky scandal.

title: Michael Isikoff, Sarah Ferguson

title: Robert Duvall, Kennedy, Emmylou Harris

overview: Dave brings out his top intern Duane, who might be a Chippendale dancer on the side.  Also, Dave complains about Late Show knockoffs and shows as an example ""The Simon Harvey Show"" from Australia. The host: Tony Randall.

title: Robert Duvall, Kennedy, Emmylou Harris

title: Michael Keaton, Brian Williams, Blues Traveller

overview: John Popper sits in; Dave does the first of his many all-Clinton monologues.

title: David Spade, Justin Miller, Jeff Garlin

overview: Ruth Brown sits in, while Dave makes crepes with child cooking prodigy Justin Miller.

title: David Spade, Justin Miller, Jeff Garlin

title: Ethan Hawke, Merrill Markoe

overview: Paul performs a song promoting Tom Selleck's appearance next week, while Dave and Merrill Markoe pretend to flirt.

title: Ethan Hawke, Merrill Markoe

title: Tom Arnold, Steve Forbes, Jake Johannsen

overview: Throughout the week, guitarist Mike Campbell fills in for Felicia, who has the flu; Dave mentions that yesterday was the sixteenth anniversary of the debut of Late Night; Tom Arnold promotes his struggling, self-titled WB sitcom.

title: John Goodman, Mitch Hedberg, Jeff Gordon

overview: Anton introduced as Prince Randusi of Senegal; Mike Campbell is still here; ten interns present the Top Ten; John Goodman shows a clip of him jumping into a fountain pool.

title: Dan Akroyd, Naomi Campbell, Duncan Sheik

overview: Dan Aykroyd promotes Blues Brothers 2000, which, might I add, co-stars Paul Shaffer.  Also, Duncan Sheik performs ""Everyone, Everywhere.""

title: Dan Rather, Honeymoon the pig, Cast of Ragtime

overview: Dave chats Pam Amba and ""Honeymoon,"" the pig that saved her life.

title: Drew Barrymore, Shania Twain

overview: It's the opening of the Winter Olympics, so Dave announces miniature Ski-Jumping Dogs in the backdrop. Also, live via satellite, Dave chats with his mom in Nagano, Japan.

title: Drew Barrymore, Shania Twain

title: Richard Simmons, John Elway

overview: Throughout the night, ski-jumping dogs perform in the backdrop; Felicia returns; Dorothy Letterman makes her first report from Nagano.

title: Richard Simmons, John Elway

title: Bill Cosby, Blues Brothers

overview: Remote: Dave goes door-to-door in New Jersey again, this time to ask about the Winter Olympics.  Also, to promote their new film, the reunited Blues Brothers Band (including Paul, Dan Aykroyd, John Goodman, and a twelve-year-old boy) perform ""Sweet Home Chicago.""

title: Bill Cosby, Blues Brothers

title: Adam Sandler, Jack Hanna

overview: While playing ""Know Your Current Events,"" a soon-to-be unemployed stewardess for United Airlines tells Dave, ""Passengers are our worst enemy.""  Also, ten US Olympic hockey players present the Top Ten, while Dorothy interviews Kristi Yamaguchi, Jim Nantz, and K. C. Boutiette.

title: Adam Sandler, Jack Hanna

title: Bruce Willis, LeAnn Rimes & Bryan White

overview: Live via satellite, it's Dave's mom at the Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan, where she introduces a skiing monkey.  She also presents the Top Ten.

title: Bruce Willis, LeAnn Rimes & Bryan White

title: Heather Locklear, Tom Selleck

overview: Live via satellite in Nagano, Japan: Dorothy's feeling under the weather, Biff and his wife Carolyn chat with Winter Olympic athletes.  Also, Tony shows us a cue card supposedly burned in an office fire that weekend, while Dale Earnhardt, Sr. presents the Top Ten.

title: Heather Locklear, Tom Selleck

title: Mike Myers, Paula Cole

overview: Mike Myers chats with (live via satellite) his mother, while Dorothy interrogates Picabo Street.

title: Mike Myers, Paula Cole

title: Nathan Lane, Bingo Granny

overview: Regis, Paul, Mujibur and Sirajul help Dave learn how to skate a la Kristi Yamiguchi, while Dave and Jerry Foley observe and interview ""Future Olympic Hopefuls.""

title: Nathan Lane, Bingo Granny

title: Bob Dole, Marilyn Manson

overview: Almost halfway into the show, Dave suddenly leaves and gets into a cab that drives to Mexico, then San Francisco. Dave then boats across the Pacific, stops in Japan and sweeps the ice during an Olympic Curling competition in Nagano.  Also in Nagano, Dorothy stumbles upon Bob Dole, while Biff searches for celebrity look-alikes.

title: Bob Dole, Marilyn Manson

title: Stupid Pet Tricks, Jonny Moseley

overview: In ""Day in New York City with Olympic Judges,"" the one female judge gives Dave's performance in bed a 2.8; during Stupid Pet Tricks, Biff demonstrates a trick he learned in Nagano; throughout the night, Jonny Moseley ski-jumps outside the theater on 53rd Street.

title: Stupid Pet Tricks, Jonny Moseley

title: Jeff Bridges, Nikki Stone, John Fogerty

overview: Paul Newman drops by to annoy Dave; outtakes from last week's ""Olympic Hopefuls"" piece are shown; Dave persuades a less-than-homesick Dorothy to go back to Indianapolis.

title: Jeff Bridges, Nikki Stone, John Fogerty

title: Kelsey Grammer, Sarah Tueting & Cammi Granato, Sarah McLachlan

overview: Dave points out that Rob Burnett made a cameo on last night's episode of Cosby; the editors of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue reveal that most of the photo shoot was done at the White House; Dave chats with Cammi Granato and Sarah Tueting of the gold medal-winning US women's hockey team.

title: Susan Sarandon, Eric Bergoust, Aretha Franklin

overview: David ""Fathead"" Newman sits in on sax; Bob Borden reports from the Grammys; Dave shows an ad for ""Saddam's Beret Bazaar.""

title: David Schwimmer, Chris Witty, Shawn Colvin

title: Kate Winslet, Tara Lipinski, Ray Romano

title: Kate Winslet, Tara Lipinski, Ray Romano

title: Patrick Stewart, Frank Urbancic, Joan Cusak

overview: As usual, Dave cheats in his annual competition with the World Grocery Bagging Champion. This years' sucker: Frank Urbancic. Also, Dave shows a (bogus) clip of President Clinton skiing, then shows a preview of the upcoming CBS special ""Pat Farmer: Master Escape Artist"" (co-starring Kenny Sheehan).

title: Kid Scientists, Gabriel Byrne, Richie Sambora

overview: In the latest ""Kid Scientists"" segment, Lee Marek and his prodigies demonstrate the concept of heat.  Also, Richie Sambora performs ""All That Really Matters.""

title: Helena Bonham Carter, Peter Fonda, Loreena McKennitt

overview: Biff's latest celebrity interview involves a fat, bald guy claiming to be Leonardo DiCaprio.

title: Siskel & Ebert, Karl Malone, Mark Chesnutt

overview: Gerard hosts ""The Making of the Top Ten,"" a short documentary that reveals more about the writers' animosity towards Dave than the comedy bit that's being profiled.  Also, Mark Chesnutt sings ""Useless.""

title: Norm MacDonald, Richie Stachowski

overview: Mailbag: Dave and his bodyguard (Bill DeLace) have a falling out.  Also, Dave chats with 12-year-old inventor/entrepreneur Richie Stachowski, creator of Water Talkies.

title: Norm MacDonald, Richie Stachowski

title: Emma Thompson, Alex Zanardi, Willie Nelson & Emmylou Harris

overview: Dave wears glasses for the duration of the show (a sign of things to come); Sean Pelton fills in for Anton, whom Dave dubs ""Anton Zippy Stickwork;"" Wilford Brimley sits in ""Paul Shaffer's Chair of Mystery;"" Formula One racing star Alex Zanardi cooks.

title: John Travolta, Jack Johnson, The Chieftains

overview: It looks at first like the studio is being filled with green beer, but it turns out that one of the camera lenses have been tinted; ""Leonardo DiCaprio"" (Gerard) gloats over his newfound stardom; Dave chats with child actor Jack Johnson.

title: Bill Murray, Eddie Izzard, Gheorge Meuresun

title: Dennis Hopper, Robert Klein, Patricia Heaton

title: Charles Grodin, Edward Burns, Marcy Playground

overview: Dave shows a (bogus) ad for British Airways that is bursting with disclaimers; Laurie Diamond milks a cow backstage; another edition of ""Please Stop Calling Me Chief"" provides entertainment only to Dave; Charles Grodin acts remarkably hostile during his interview.

title: Dolly Parton, Bob Hoskins

overview: Biff hangs with the New York Yankees during Spring Training, while everybody in the audience gets free tickets to fly on British Airways.

title: Dolly Parton, Bob Hoskins

title: Al Franken, Lauren Holly, Ani DiFranco

overview: Paul is introduced as ""Ramone Conde""; Dave introduces Mishi, the world record holder for smallest man alive, and later Mishi holds a kitty to demonstrate his miniscule size on camera; Helen Hunt (live via satellite) presents the Top Ten.

title: Al Franken, Lauren Holly, Ani DiFranco

title: Evander Holyfield, Joseph Loveland, Michael Moore

overview: Paul is introduced as Al Roker; throughout the night, Pat Farmer throws basketballs from the roof and into a bathtub on 53rd Street; Dave complains that the balls are ""fruity"";   Dave chats with a man who found $70,000 in a garbage can, then returned it to its rightful owner.

title: Don Rickles, Mimi Rogers, Steve Miller

overview: Biff reports on Yankees Spring Training, where he follows/stalks Paul O'Neill.  Also, Steve Miller performs ""Fly Like An Eagle.""

title: Don Rickles, Mimi Rogers, Steve Miller

title: Alec Baldwin, Heather Graham, Barenaked Ladies

overview: Paul is introduced as Cubby O'Brien; Heather Graham meets The Guy on Fire; Alec Baldwin helps Heather in a weird April Fool's gag in which they sign off and wish everybody a good night a la Saturday Night Live.

title: Tom Brokaw, Ice Cube, Natalie Imbruglia

overview: Bruce Willis is live via satellite in Idaho from the set of his upcoming film ""Breakfast of Champions."" All night long he's inside a television monitor that bungee jumps off the roof, then gets dropped onto glass, a bathtub of pudding, and finally gets smashed from six stories onto the street.  Also, Tom Brokaw gets annoyed by Dave and in mid-interview walks right back to 30 Rockefeller Center.

title: Tom Brokaw, Ice Cube, Natalie Imbruglia

title: Tom Hanks, Matt Medenweldt, Scott Weiland

overview: Tom Hanks interrupts the monologue because he and Dave are dressed alike; throughout the night, spelling bee champ Edmund Gillette stands next to Rob's desk and spells words; during Mailbag, Alan Kalter reacts badly to a letter asking if he's a freak by visiting the letter-writer (Jay Johnson) and punching in his face; Tom gets a new suit.

title: Matt LeBlanc, Natasha Henstridge, The Lynns

overview: Dave appears in student films as a side income, while Bob Borden runs throughout the city searching for Leonardo DiCaprio.

title: Quentin Tarantino, Steven Weber, Clint Black

overview: Clint Black sits in; Dave comments on the hot new drug Viagra, then shows a bogus ad for The Teletubbies.

title: Val Kilmer, Jimmie Walker, cast of Cabaret

overview: After mentioning a minor disagreement from earlier today, Dave announces his ""blood feud"" with director Jerry Foley; Mujibur and Sirajul appear on Jerry Springer, and no one's surprise, beat the crap out of each other; Dave starts ostracizing all the people who support Jerry in the ongoing squabble; Alan Cumming and the cast of the Broadway revival of Caberet perform the opening number.

title: Billy Crystal, Hatty Jones, Tori Amos

overview: During CBS Mailbag, a viewer asks if Dave has any plans to air his show from the space shuttle.  Somehow as a response, astronaut Buzz Aldrin is seen hitting golfballs on the theatre roof.

title: Billy Crystal, Hatty Jones, Tori Amos

title: Gwyneth Paltrow, Harmony Korine, Wyclef Jean

overview: Dave announces the birth of Jerry Foley's son; after showing footage from last year of Rob Burnett unwittingly scaring his young daughter in a Easter Bunny suit, he tries on a different outfit with more or less the same results; Harmony Korine almost says something coherent while being interviewed about his new book, which he wouldn't particularly recommend, so Dave tells him to go back to his hotel and take a shower.

title: Claire Danes, George Miller, Matthew Ryan

overview: The Guy Not on Fire announces that he is now available for commercials and endorsements, and later in the show he is seen in an ad for Sizzler.  Also, Danny DeVito comes out onstage twice to protest Dave's jokes about him being a car hood ornament.

title: Jason Alexander, Isabella Rossellini, Steve Earle

overview: The Guy Not on Fire appears in his first paid ad (for Elite Computers); a chat with Jason Alexander is interrupted by another inane special report by Alan Richardson; Steve Earle and the Dukes perform ""I Still Carry You Around.""

title: Ricki Lake, Vaughn Cordle, Rita Wilson

overview: ""Know Your Current Events"" is interrupted so that The Man Not on Fire can pitch the Biore® self-heating mask.  Later in the show, Dave admits that he's on a guilt trip for bumping an audience member for the shameless plug.

title: Ricki Lake, Vaughn Cordle, Rita Wilson

title: Jennifer Aniston, Jerry Springer, Al Green

overview: Amongst the festivities of ""Chicago Night"":  Jerry Springer's bouncers stand on opposite sides of the stage; The Man Not on Fire appears in an ad for Gold Coast Drugs; the Top Ten home office is temporarily moved to nearby Schaumberg, Illinois; local blues singer (and frequent guest) Taj Mahal presents the Top Ten; Bob Borden goes on a frantic pursuit through the Windy City attempting to get an interview with Oprah.

title: Marisa Tomei, Ryan Leaf, Alana Davis

overview: Dave persuades an audience member named Gary to shave off his beard; The man who was on fire, then wasn't and is now on fire again promotes Kraus Chiropractic in Iowa; Gary orders a sandwich at Hello Deli; Dave and recent NFL draft pick Ryan Leaf throw footballs at a manhole.

title: Marisa Tomei, Ryan Leaf, Alana Davis

title: Jack Hanna, Ray Allen, Dave Matthews Band

overview: Willie ""Blue Moon"" Watts sits in on pedal guitar; Dave announces that there have been some technical difficulties they may prevent Johnny Depp from appearing on the 1000th show later in the week; The Man on Fire sings the praises of Feline Pine kitty litter.

title: Patrick Swayze, Hugh Hefner

overview: The latest roll call suggests that The Guy on Fire has officially sold out when he runs across the stage (in flames, of course) holding a sign for Highland Metals, Inc.

title: Patrick Swayze, Hugh Hefner

title: Gena Lee Nolan, Mark Wahlberg, Brian Regan

overview: A monkey assumes power in the control room, while the Top Ten is interrupted by Antoine's Po' Boys and Deli spokesperson The Man on Fire.

title: Stupid Human Tricks, Norm MacDonald, Pearl Jam

overview: Tonight's ""Stupid Human Tricks"": Richard Anthony of Ontario reaches back over his shoulder and gives himself a wedgie; John Rites of Nebraska fits three McDonald's burgers into his mouth; and Mike Garcia and Craig Love of Milwaukee do an impression of a helicopter as one spins on the other's head; Gene Siskel makes his first public appearance since undergoing brain surgery that April;  Dave announces Johnny Depp cancelled due to the technical difficulties from earlier in the week, and Paul goes on a tirade about it.

title: Elle MacPherson, Jon Favreau, Usher

overview: Maynard Ferguson sits in again; Paul runs the Kentucky Derby; Dave shows a microphone plaque he got from the staff.

title: Elle MacPherson, Jon Favreau, Usher

title: Donald Trump, Jayson Williams, Cast of Home Coming, Trisha Yearwood

overview: The cast of the faux musical ""Homecoming"" performs a show-stopping number. Also, Trisha Yearwood performs ""Never Let You Go Again.""

title: Sally Field, Philip Bigler, Lyle Lovett

overview: Biff tries out tobacco juice spin art; Dave shows a clip from last night's show in which he mixed up ""Viagra"" with ""Niagara""; Biff teaches Sally Field how to spit tobacco juice.

title: Sally Field, Philip Bigler, Lyle Lovett

title: Matt Lauer, Jada Pinkett Smith, Green Day

overview: Dave promotes his new talk show summer camp, while Green Day performs ""King for a Day.""

title: Marilu Henner, Jim Lovell

overview: Biff goes to Texas to learn to be a cowboy, and to make tonight's audience (residents of Houston) feel more at home, Lyle Lovett shows up to sing an old Hank Williams song, with Biff riding his horse onstage.

title: Marilu Henner, Jim Lovell

title: Fran Drescher, Bob Berman, Faith Hill

overview: Dave visits a group of sailors on the audience, and one of them does a push-up onstage; Dave shows the audience today's (bogus) edition of The Family Circus; Faith Hill performs ""This Kiss.""

title: Fran Drescher, Bob Berman, Faith Hill

title: Christopher Reeve, Hanson

overview: Dave shows another bogus ""Family Circus"" cartoon; Paul is discovered cheering on Hanson with a small army of teenyboppers outside.

title: Christopher Reeve, Hanson

title: Warren Beatty, Wayne Knight, Bonnie Raitt

overview: Dave notices the standby audience really has nothing to do, so makes them do a  jigsaw puzzle.  When they finish it at the end of the show, we see that it's an image of Al Chez.

title: Richard Simmons, Beau Jaques and the Zydeco Highrollers

overview: Continuing a sweeps period trend of having the audience represent a different city, Dave greets 700+ residents of New Orleans, Louisiana.  Keeping up with the theme, Mayor Mark Morial presents Paul with a key to the city, Na'lens native John Goodman presents the Top Ten, and Biff visits Bourbon Street.

title: Matthew Broderick, David Wells, Natalie Merchant

overview: The outside cam peers through the window of Dave's office to show the world a very hideous billboard promoting the sitcom Friends.  Matthew Perry drops by to vandalize the advertisement.

title: Sandra Bullock, Jeff Foxworthy, Cast of One Small Step

overview: The outside cam returns to the Friends ad that Matthew Perry wrecked last night, and Dave explains why he shouldn't be sued; Rob Burnett draws another doodle of Dave's lawyers; the Top Ten list is interrupted by the office manager in Wahoo, Nebraska (voice of Charles Grodin).

title: Drew Carey, Scarlett Johannson, Soul Asylum

overview: Biff reports from a Bulls-Pacers playoff game; teen actress Scarlett Johansson promotes The Horse Whisperer; Rob Burnett is dressed to the nines tonight, so Dave asks him to host the last twenty minutes of the show.

title: Ted Danson, Mae Whitman, The Flatlanders

overview: A hairstylist that appeared in tonight's ""Know Your Current Events"" cuts Dave's hair for twenty bucks.   He later gives her a $1000 tip.

title: Harry Connick, Jr., Hank Azaria

overview: A parody of VH-1's ""Behind the Music"" features Paul Shaffer's rise and fall and rise again, with testimonials from Kris Kristofferson, Eddie Vedder, Sting, Erik Estrada (who replaced Paul as bandleader), Lou Reed, and WCBS-TV's local news anchor Dana Tyler (see recap).

title: Harry Connick, Jr., Hank Azaria

title: Norm MacDonald, Jacques Villeneuve, Randy Travis

overview: All night long, animals lick the camera lens. Included are a pot-bellied pig, lemur, a skunk, a miniature horse, and a guy dressed as a cat (Film Coordinator Rick ""Shecky"" Scheckman).  Also, Dave announces his new catchphrase: ""Holy crap!""

title: Sarah Jessica Parker, Bill Bradley, Chase Butrell

overview: Sarah Jessica Parker promotes her new HBO comedy Sex and the City, while ""Paul Shaffer's Chair of Mystery"" reveals the uglier side of Julia Roberts (played by Kenny Rogers).

title: Evander Holyfield, Laura Linney, Fastball

overview: After being bumped the last two nights, Late Show intern Jeremy Weiner finally gets his moment in the sun in ""Dave Hangs with Interns,"" a segment that lasts around five seconds.

title: George Carlin, Bob Saget, Emmylou Harris, Indigo Girls, Luscious Jackson, Rebekah

overview: Live via satellite at the Beverly Hills Hotel in sunny Southern California, Walter Matthau gets a haircut. Also, Luscious Jackson, Emmylou Harris, and the Indigo Girls perfrom together to promote Lilith Fair '98.

title: Whoopi Goldberg, Janeane Garofalo

overview: Tonight's remote: Delivery guys deliver stuff to Dave's ""apartment"" in Flushing Meadows; items include a tree, a clown, beer, a sofa, a TV, and a singing telegram.

title: Whoopi Goldberg, Janeane Garofalo

title: Bill Cosby, Andy Dick

overview: Dave tries to call Merv Griffin, but ends up chatting with his clueless receptionist; Dave shows a subpoena caddy he claims Martha Stewart made for President Clinton; Bill Cosby performs stand-up in a chair.

title: Bill Cosby, Andy Dick

title: Bob Newhart, Nicole Sullivan, Wendy Liebman

title: Harrison Ford, Dane Cook

overview: A Starbucks is opened inside the band section, while actor-comedian Dane Cook makes his television stand-up debut.

title: Harrison Ford, Dane Cook

title: Naomi Campbell, Luke Buchheit, Sinead O'Connor

overview: Live from the Beverly Hills Hilton, Casey Kasem arm wrestles bellhops; Dave and Tony look for the best steak restaurant in NYC; Dave chats with a boy from Jersey who had seven prom dates.

title: David Duchovny, Stevie Nicks

overview: The outside cam reveals the long line of people waiting with anticipation to see the next ""Charts and Graphs"" segment on June 30.  Also, Dave is started to find that tonight's Top Ten has no title, but counts down anyway.

title: David Duchovny, Stevie Nicks

title: Ellen Barkin, Jeff Altman, Sonic Youth

overview: An audience member walks out in disgust when Dave reminds everyone that the next ""Charts & Graphs"" segment in not for another two weeks.  Also, Tony forgets a cue card and Dave gives him considerable grief.

title: Ellen Barkin, Jeff Altman, Sonic Youth

title: Sam Donaldson, Gloria Reuben, Babyface & Des'ree

overview: Dave promotes the overhauled Late Show site, while Tony Randall brags about having a baby (his second) at age 78 with his own Top Ten list.

title: Anthony Edwards, George Miller, Sean Lennon

overview: Overexcited soccer commentator Andres Cantor presents the Top Ten; Sean Lennon performs ""Home.""

title: Piedmont Bird Callers, George Clooney, Steve Yzerman

overview: The Piedmont Bird Callers, once a favored act on Johnny Carson's show, make their third-ever appearance on Letterman.  Also, Dave chats with Steve Yzerman, captain of the back-to-back Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings.

title: John McEnroe, The Pretenders

overview: Al Norwood stirs Dave's coffee with the boom mike; Biff attempts to play the sax; Dave shows a clip of his supposed cameo in the ""X-Files"" movie.

title: John McEnroe, The Pretenders

title: Jennifer Lopez, Chris Eigeman, Largo

overview: Tony gives Dave the finger, while up-and-coming singer/actress Jennifer Lopez promotes Out of Sight.

title: Jennifer Lopez, Chris Eigeman, Largo

title: Dennis Quaid, Chloe Sevigny, Grant Lee Buffalo

overview: Inspired by watching an episode of Wall Street Week where the panelists sit at a coffee table, Dave asks Biff to ""host"" the guests in the green room.

title: Mary Tyler Moore, Ron Eldard

overview: Mailbag: Paul goes to desperate measures in order to get a raise, while Mujibur and Sirajul go on a wild goose chase for one of Dave's blue cards.

title: Mary Tyler Moore, Ron Eldard

title: Lisa Kudrow, Mike Piazza, Billy Bragg & Wilco

overview: Throughout the night, Pat and Kenny throw stuff off the roof, including two 5-gallon water jugs, a pinball machine, twenty gallons of paint, and a TV/VCR set playing a Jerry Springer tape.

title: Martha Anne Godwin, Kristen Johnston, Lucinda Williams

overview: After several weeks of hype, hoopla, and anticipation, Dave finally does a ""Charts and Graphs"" segment; Dave claims that there's a webcam of him on the CBS site; child hollerin' champion Martha Anne Goodwin attempts to shatter Dave's eardrums.

title: Tom Brokaw, Steve Zahn, The Hummingbirds with Stevie Wonder & Paul Simon

overview: Thinking that it's robbing him of half of his audience, Dave shows phony clips of the X-Games competition being aired on cable; The Dixie Hummingbirds (featuring Stevie Wonder and Paul Simon) perform ""Loves Me like a Rock.""

title: Ben Stiller, Hatty Jones, Spice Girls

overview: In honor of Independence Day, Biff does a report from Colonial Williamsburg; Ben Stiller promotes There's Something About Mary; The Spice Girls make their first television appearance since the departure of Geri ""Ginger"" Halliwell.

title: Ben Stiller, Hatty Jones, Spice Girls

title: The Beltway Bunch, Stupid Pet Tricks, Bob Dole

overview: During Mailbag, various staffers show the audience their baby pictures; Dave introduces a musical comedy troupe called ""The Beltway Bunch"" (a rip-off of The Capital Steps), and Tony runs them offstage; just before introducing tonight's ""Stupid Pet Tricks,"" Dave thanks Merrill Markoe (who underwent surgery earlier in the day) for giving him the idea to do this segment.

title: Don Rickles, Matt Drudge, Cherry Poppin' Daddies

overview: Dave points out an audience member that resembles Rupert; Dave gives a little league baseball team a pep talk; Cherry Poppin' Daddies perform ""Here Comes the Snake.""

title: Matt Dillon, Daniel Boulud, Arj Barker

overview: Soul singer Chuck Jackson sits in; Dave shows the audience what a laugh track looks like; the audience is forced to sit through another edition of ""Please Stop Calling Me Chief.""

title: Matt Dillon, Daniel Boulud, Arj Barker

title: Antonio Banderas, Chris Elliot

overview: Some guy in a kimono sits in with the band; in honor of Antonio Banderas' new movie, Rob doodles on a legal pad to show what Dave would look like if he was Zorro; Chris Elliott and Gerard Mulligan do a taste test.

title: Antonio Banderas, Chris Elliot

title: Anthony Hopkins, Cowboy Junkies

overview: Know Your Current Events: the husband of one of tonight's contestants volunteers to be put to sleep by hypnotist Dr. Neil Cavey.  Feeling anxious due to all the attention, he never falls asleep.

title: Anthony Hopkins, Cowboy Junkies

title: Gabriel Byrne, John Witherspoon, Tricky & P.J. Harvey

overview: The ""Top Ten Cool Ways the Government Could Spend $63 Billion"" is followed by an investigation by WCBS reporter David Diaz, who scrutinizes the lack of effort put into the long-running comedy piece.  Interviews with Gerard, Biff, Richard Jewell and FBI Agent Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) leave the mystery unsolved.

title: James Caan, Buck O'Neil, Lenny Kravitz

overview: Live out on the street, we see the traffic ""congestion"" created by New York hosting the Goodwill Games; Dave changes his tie midway through the show; James Caan shaves his mustache.

title: James Caan, Buck O'Neil, Lenny Kravitz

title: Janet Jackson, Scott Farrell, Nanci Griffith

overview: In the latest roll call, Dave signs ""Zorro"" (Anton), an audience member with an enormous cold sore, and ""Lynette the Late Show Opera Singer"" off the checklist.

title: Tony Danza, Peter Farrelly, Brian Wilson

overview: Biff stands on the sidewalk in 95 degree heat as he tries to determine once again whether a Popsicle® or a Fudgesicle® will melt faster; around the corner from the theater, Dave hoses down passerby; The Farrelly Brothers promote the sleeper hit of 1998, There's Something About Mary, while they strut their ""knowledge"" of sumo wrestling.

title: Marilu Henner, Gloria Estefan

overview: Biff visits Branson, Missouri, while Marilu Henner unsuccessfully tries to persuade Dave into doing some calisthenics.

title: Marilu Henner, Gloria Estefan

title: Pauly Shore, Pam Grier, Natalie Imbruglia

overview: A new feature debuts, as Dave announces #3 on the Top Ten List at the start of the show; Mujibur and Sirajul lose their virginity on an internet webcam, and later they hop in bed with Pauly Shore; Natalie Imbruglia performs ""Smoke.""

title: Jenny McCarthy, Adam Arkin, Tori Amos

overview: Dave has a lengthy discourse on an article he read in Martha Stewart Living; ""Late Show Meteorologist"" Skip Hopson reports from 53rd Street; Tori Amos performs ""Spark.""

title: Jenny McCarthy, Adam Arkin, Tori Amos

title: Kids with animals, Gary Sinise, Goo Goo Dolls

overview: A softball game between Late Show staffers and the cast of Miss Saigon is rigged by Dave; Anton goes into ""Buddy Rich, Jr."" mode and performs drums solos throughout the night; The Goo Goo Dolls perform ""Iris.""

title: Yasmine Bleeth, David Brenner, Barenaked Ladies

overview: Dave shows a personal ad from the Washington Post that looks like it was written by President Clinton; Alan fantasizes about waffles; Paul serenades Yasmine Bleeth.

title: Samuel L. Jackson, Jenni, Smashing Pumpkins

overview: Dave chats with Jennifer Ringley, the Seattle-based college student best known for operating the voyeuristic website JenniCAM.

title: Jamie Lee Curtis, George Freestone

overview: Dave points out an audience member who looks like Kenny Rogers; during ""Late Show en espanol,"" Tony walks out in a suit and bad wig and does a Letterman-type monologue; Dave chats with George Firestone, America's oldest living Boy Scout.

title: Jamie Lee Curtis, George Freestone

title: Drew Barrymore, Dee Dee Meyers, The Verve

overview: During a segment in which he shows real and doctored Clinton and Gore news articles, Dave announces that his pants are too tight.

title: Noyz Boyz, Nathan Lane, Boy George & Culture Club

overview: Paul and Anton Fig participate in a game called ""Average Television Viewer vs. Late Show Television Viewer.""

title: Penn & Teller, French Stewart, Wynton Marsalis

overview: During the annual ""New for Summer"" segment, Mujibur and Sirajul are declared ""Late Show Prom King and Queen.""  Later, Penn and Teller perform their new magic act.

title: Jerry Seinfeld, Hunter Scott

overview: Dave feels highly suspect of the audience's intelligence during ""Know Your Current Events""; John Popper sits in with the band; Dave chats with Hunter Scott, a 13-year-old WW II history buff.

title: Jerry Seinfeld, Hunter Scott

title: Tom Arnold, Doris Roberts, Blues Traveler

overview: John Popper is still sitting in with the band, while Doris Roberts promotes ""Everybody Loves Raymond.""

title: Leslie Nielsen, David Roth, Teresa Witherspoon

overview: Biff goes outside to annoy people with a bullhorn.  Later, Dave meets David Roth, a noted coin magician.

title: Kevin Spacey, Bobby Rahal, Harvey Danger

overview: Throughout the show, stockbrokers jump out of a fifth-story window.

title: Ray Liotta, Sela Ward, Liz Phair

overview: ""Riverdance"" performs live via telephone from Cincinnati.  Later, Liz Phair promotes her new album, ""WhiteChocolateSpaceEgg.""

title: Ray Liotta, Sela Ward, Liz Phair

title: Angela Basset, Pete Townshend

overview: Paul and somebody named ""Mary Beth"" host a spoof of ""Regis & Kathie Lee"" with Inky Mendez playing Gelman.  Regis suddenly pops out of the audience, heckles them, and gets thrown out of the theater.

title: Angela Basset, Pete Townshend

title: Wesley Snipes, Robert Klein

overview: Wesley Snipes promotes the movie ""Spawn.""

title: Wesley Snipes, Robert Klein

Season 6

title: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Darryl Strawberry, Joe Cocker

overview: During a segment comparing President Clinton's vacation to Dave's, a stockbroker comes in for a hug.

title: Beau Bridges, Terrell Davis, Squirrel Nut Zippers

overview: Dave points out that the show has undergone budget cuts, which might explain the tiny cue cards Tony's holding.  Later, Beau Bridges promotes his new series, ""Maximum Bob.""

title: Terry Bradshaw, Jesse Jackson

overview: Dave makes a lenghty rant about ""The Late Shift"" after an audience member asks him for an autograph; Martin Short sings the Top Ten List; Terry Bradshaw makes his predictions for the football season.

title: Terry Bradshaw, Jesse Jackson

title: Ray Romano, Chris Cardone, Tom Agna

overview: Alan Kalter comments on home run record that is being chased by Mark McGwire; Dave announces that CBS ""just don't care 'bout"" the new fall lineup; Ray Romano talks about his family.

title: Ray Romano, Chris Cardone, Tom Agna

title: Stupid Human Tricks, Jason Patric, Eve 6

overview: During CBS Mailbag, Dave and the band play ""Let's Screw with Paul Shaffer's Mind.""

title: Richard Simmons, Luisa Conlon

overview: Junior Brown sits in with the band, while Biff reports from Busch Stadium in St. Louis.

title: Richard Simmons, Luisa Conlon

title: Andie MacDowell, Willie Nelson

overview: Biff makes another report from Busch Stadium, while Dave flirts with Andie MacDowell.

title: Andie MacDowell, Willie Nelson

title: Tim Forneris, Stephen Dorff, Wynonna

overview: Dave goes on a tirade about the CBS watermark on the lower right hand side of the screen.  Later, Dave chats with the guy who caught Mark McGwire's 62nd Home Run ball.

title: Tim Forneris, Stephen Dorff, Wynonna

title: Charles Grodin, Paul Hopkins

overview: Dave stuggles to grow a beard; Charles Grodin promotes his talk show; Dave chats with the former Washington Senators pitcher who gave up Babe Ruth's 59th home run in 1927 (in his MLB debut, no less).

title: Charles Grodin, Paul Hopkins

title: Jack Hanna, Gretchen Mol, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

overview: During CBS Mailbag, Paul, Tony, Biff and Sid announce that they're going to tour the country as a CSNY-type guitar band.

title: Cindy Crawford, Jeff Greenfield, Hootie & The Blowfish

overview: Dave congratulates the staff on the big Emmy win the previous night, then grills Rob Burnett for not kissing his wife just before he accepted the award.

title: Ben Stiller, Jackie Chan, Vince Gill

overview: Dave shows a (bogus) Mastercard ad starring Ken Starr; Biff goes to Chicago for another Home Run Report; Jackie Chan does an great Elvis impression.

title: Ben Stiller, Jackie Chan, Vince Gill

title: Bill Cosby, George Hamilton

overview: Biff brings in scissors for a tie trim; Calvert impersonates Hank Williams, Jr.; Bill Cosby plays sax under the alias ""Philly Billy Be Bop.""

title: Bill Cosby, George Hamilton

title: Denis Leary, George Hamilton

overview: Dave apologizes for his affair with Angela Lansbury, while Biff apologizes for his affair with Dave's wife.  Shortly afterwards, Dorothy calls and insults Dave.

title: Denis Leary, George Hamilton

title: Vince Vaughn, Brian Benben, Brian Setzer Orchestra

overview: Dave makes another rant pertaining to the CBS Watermark; kid Geography whiz Jonathan Estrada helps out during CBS Mailbag; Brian Benben promotes his new, self-titled (and quickly cancelled) sitcom.

title: Michael J. Fox, Evander Holyfield, Dixie Chicks

overview: Dave talks about a Steak House Onion Machine, while Michael J. Fox promotes his sitcom ""Spin City.""

title: Jennifer Lopez, Meredith Viera, Lyle Lovett

overview: Dave shows a (bogus) ad for ESPN2's ""Xtreme Presidental Perjury,"" while J.Lo promotes ""Antz.""

title: Stupid Pet Tricks, Marv Albert, Kevin James

overview: A gag promo for the TV series ""Biffy, The Umpire Layer"" is declared the worst joke ever seen on the show; an ""Audience Vote"" determines Rip Taylor as tonight's guest instead of an absentee Cindy Crawford; Kevin James does some stand-up to promote ""The King of Queens.""

title: Howard Stern, Katie Holmes

overview: Dave makes fun of Inky's summer camp outfit.  Later, Howard Stern plays with his gut and strips to his underwear in order to show off his legs.

title: Howard Stern, Katie Holmes

title: Jon Stewart, Jean Reno, Rob Zombie

overview: A fawn walks onstage during CBS Mailbag; comedian Jon Stewart promotes ""The Daily Show.""

title: Jon Stewart, Jean Reno, Rob Zombie

title: Fran Drescher, Chris Kattan, Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach

overview: Musical guests Elvis Costello and Burt Bacharach perform ""I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself."" Also, ""newly elected chancellor of Germany Gerhardt Schroeder"" sits in with the band ""all night long"" on alto sax.

title: Chris Tucker, Faith Ford, Eagle Eye Cherry

overview: Dave lets Inky go on a ""gum break;"" George Clarke is introduced as operator of the Late Show hedge fund; Biff demands more scandals involving President Clinton; Chris Tucker promotes Rush Hour.

title: Kelsey Grammer, Nick Mason, Tony Bennett

overview: Warren fills in for Paul (out for Yom Kippur); Kelsey Grammer brings out his dog during his interview.

title: Drew Carey, Billy Connolly, Hedwig & The Angry Inch

overview: Dennis, a baseball-bunting pig, waits throughout the show to shag some balls on 53rd Street.  He ends up getting bumped after the ""Hedwig"" performance goes on too long.

title: Steve Martin, Cokie Roberts

overview: During CBS Mailbag, Alan promotes ""Alan Kalter's Music To Make Love By,"" which includes two TV theme songs and a doorbell.  Later, Steve Martin's lengthy absence from appearing on the show is explained in a little film called ""Dave and Steve's Gay Vacation.""

title: Steve Martin, Cokie Roberts

title: Kelly Preston, Peter Boyle, Semisonic

overview: Dave experiments with how he can give the finger without being censored; Kelly Preston promotes ""Holy Man.""

title: Kelly Preston, Peter Boyle, Semisonic

title: Elizabeth & Bob Dole, Joaquin Phoenix

overview: Tony Mendez does a ""card trick""; Tito Puente contributes drumrolls to the Top Ten list; Dave shows a (bogus) new, improved $20 bill.

title: Elizabeth & Bob Dole, Joaquin Phoenix

title: Jeff Goldblum, John Mellencamp

overview: A new segment called ""This Day in Late Show History"" reveals that October 7 was a Saturday in 1994.  Biff corrects Dave, telling him it was a Friday.  Later, Jeff Goldblum promotes ""Holy Man.""

title: Jeff Goldblum, John Mellencamp

title: Isabella Rossellini, Stephen Baldwin, George Miller

overview: Dave takes a look at Tony's hands, which have marker ink all over them.  Later, George Miller comments on the Clinton/Lewinsky scandal.

title: Joan Lunden, Jeff Altman, Sheryl Crow

overview: During CBS Mailbag, Tony bares his ass again, and The Foul-Mouthed Scenic Designer (Kathleen Ankers) lives up to her title.

title: Joan Lunden, Jeff Altman, Sheryl Crow

title: Mark McGwire, Robert Benigni, Bruce Hornsby

overview: The calvacade of mediocre crops continues as ""Joe Whitworth"" from Oregon walks onstage with a ""gigantic"" pumpkin; Biff presents a World Series Report despite a sore throat; Roberto Benigni plugs ""Life is Beautiful""; Mark McGwire does a little hitting practice on 53rd Street with Dave Dorsett's son Chris.

title: State Fair Champions, Ringo Starr

overview: It's Dave's 3000th show in late night, so he celebrates by bringing Charles Grodin onstage to break the monotony of chatting with Paul.  Later, Dave introduces some State Fair winners, including a 530-pound pumpkin and a middle-aged champion hog caller.

title: State Fair Champions, Ringo Starr

title: Jeff Daniels, David Cross, Mitch Hedberg

overview: Dave and George Clarke go to Yankee Stadium, where the building engineer hits a home run.

title: Danny Glover, Cal Ripken Jr., R.E.M.

overview: Biff participates in more interviews in part two of his World Series report, while Danny Glover plugs ""Lethal Weapon 4.""

title: Danny Glover, Cal Ripken Jr., R.E.M.

title: Naomi Campbell, David Wells, R.E.M.

overview: Tony's eye itches, and Dave gives him a hard time for potentially screwing up the cue cards; during CBS Mailbag, Dave interrogates TV star ""Calista Flockhart"" (Gerard), who magically transforms into the dancing baby from her hit show ""Ally McBeal""; Dave welcomes World Series hero David Wells.

title: Naomi Campbell, David Wells, R.E.M.

title: Danny DeVito, Joe Torre, Eddie Brill

overview: Four shirtless guys (spelling ""YANKS"") bring out the Top Ten; Danny DeVito tries to sing.

title: Danny DeVito, Joe Torre, Eddie Brill

title: Martin Short, Eddie Izzard, Phish

overview: Dave cons a Joe G's customer into appearing in a bogus campaign ad; Eddie Izzard does stand-up.

title: Martin Short, Eddie Izzard, Phish

title: Daniel Baldwin, Todd Solondz, Phil Collins

overview: Biff shows outtakes from last week's World Series reports, while director Todd Solondz promotes ""Happiness.""

title: Holly Hunter, Hunter S. Thompson, Garbage

overview: Dave makes several jokes at the expense of septuagenarian spaceman John Glenn; Holly Hunter plugs Living Out Loud.

title: Ted Danson, Denny Brauer, Black Sabbath

overview: Dave announces the names of staff members who will run in the New York City Marathon; Biff gives out candy to the audience; Dave shows a box of Snoop Doggy Dogg dog biscuits, so David Diaz does an investigation of Dave plagiarizing the daytime talk show ""Donny and Marie.""

title: Ted Danson, Denny Brauer, Black Sabbath

title: Queen Latifah, Ellie Lammer, Darrell Hammond

overview: Dave gives bogus election results; the outside cam goes to Joe G's for another round of ""Please Stop Calling Me Debbie""; Dave chats with Ellie Lammer, a 12-year-old who examined parking meters for a school project.

title: Adam Sandler, Jayson Williams, Soul Coughing

overview: Dave shows a clip of new Minnesota governor Jesse ""The Body"" Ventura in the movie ""The Running Man""; Senator Chuck Schumer presents the Top Ten; basketball star (and future alleged murderer) Jayson Williams lifts weights with one hand.

title: Denzel Washington, Father Mike Berner

overview: Tony gets scolded for chewing gum; shortly after appearing on ""Know Your Current Events,"" an audience member starts singing; Dave interviews a Catholic priest that won the Publisher's Clearinghouse sweepstakes.

title: Denzel Washington, Father Mike Berner

title: George Pataki, Evan Metropoulis, P.J. Harvey

overview: Dave chats with Evan Metropoulos, the 17-year-old CEO of the Bumble Bee Tuna Corp.

title: George Michael, Col. Gail Halverson, Hanson

overview: Dave mentions that Meryl Streep, tonight's scheduled guest and star of the movie ""One True Thing,"" had to cancel at the last minute.  In place of the Oscar-winner is Retired Col. Gail Halvorsen, who dropped candy on East German children during the airlift in 1949.

title: Luke Perry, Tom Wolfe, Jay-Z

overview: Tom Wolfe promotes his first novel in 11 years, ""The Man In Full.""

title: Luke Perry, Tom Wolfe, Jay-Z

title: Melanie Griffith, Walter Cronkite, Travis Tritt

title: Roma Downey, Kenneth Branagh, Goo Goo Dolls

overview: Dave accuses Tony Mendez of goosing someone with a cue card; Roma Downey and Kenneth Branagh meet for the first time; Pat and Kenny sing the theme song to ""Pat and Kenny Read Oprah Transcripts.""

title: Donald Trump, Doug Flutie, Sarah Silverman

title: Kid Scientists, Cameron Diaz, Mariah Carey

overview: Jayson Williams of the New Jersey Nets operates one of the cameras; a ""Kid Scientist"" from Naperville, Illinois cracks eggs; Cameron Diaz plugs ""Very Bad Things.""

title: Will Smith, Jack Hanna

overview: Dave once again takes away Tony's gum, while Paul tries to flirt with Monica Lewinsky and Linda Tripp.

title: Will Smith, Jack Hanna

title: Cher, Jerry Springer

title: Cher, Jerry Springer

title: Christian Slater, Celine Dion & Bryan Adams

overview: Drew Barrymore plugs ""Home Fries,"" while Celine Dion and Bryan Adams perform a duet.

title: Drew Barrymore, Siskel & Ebert

overview: Todd Rundgren sits in, while Drew Barrymore walks onstage so that she can show what her new dog looks like.

title: Drew Barrymore, Siskel & Ebert

title: Helen Hunt, Ray Romano

overview: James Cotton sits in; Dave discusses Dr. Kevorkian and the safest handling of a Thanksgiving turkey; the 5th anniversary special (which aired that night) is spoofed.

title: Helen Hunt, Ray Romano

title: Geena Davis, Martha Stewart, Roger Daltrey

overview: As he does almost every Thankgiving, Kreskin plays for pride in a little game called ""White Meat / Dark Meat.""  Tonight, he correctly guesses that Dennis Franz (live via telephone) will have white meat for his holiday dinner.

title: Gwyneth Paltrow, Peter Berg, Bonnie Raitt

overview: Jayson Williams of the Nets comments on the NBA lockout, then drops phony turkeys out the 4th floor window.  Later, Gwyneth Paltrow plugs â€˜Shakespeare In Love.""

title: Michael Caine, Jewel

overview: Dave warns pedestrians (via his PA system) that the turkey is bad; a guy in the balcony talks to Dave about turning flips onstage; Paul correctly guesses that Dorothy baked a rhubarb pie.

title: Michael Caine, Jewel

title: Salma Hayek, Marilyn Manson, Caroline Rhea

overview: Dave fusses over his hair, then messes around with it.  Later, Salma Hayek plugs ""Dogma.""

title: Patrick Stewart, Jon Stewart, Faith Hill

overview: It's ""Stewart Night,"" as all the guests share the same last name despite not being related.  French Stewart chats with Dave via telephone, Calvert does his famous Rod Stewart impression, Martha Stewart hangs out in the green room, and Patrick Stewart and Jon Stewart plug their most recent projects.  Oh yeah, and Faith Hill (not a Stewart) sings.

title: Greg Kinnear, Jane Horrocks, Reggie McFadden

overview: Live from Times Square, it's ""Dick Clark's Rockin' December 9 Countdown.""  At the stroke of midnight, Greg Kinnear commutes from the theater to give Dick a kiss.

title: Tom Hanks, Brooklyn Philharmonic

overview: Gerard plays an openly gay man in ""Who Asked For It?""; The Brooklyn Philharmonic plays the ""William Tell Overture.""

title: Tom Hanks, Brooklyn Philharmonic

title: Meg Ryan, Whitney Houston

overview: Dave compares an electrician that played ""KYCE"" to John Elway.  Also, Meg Ryan plugs ""You've Got Mail.""

title: Meg Ryan, Whitney Houston

title: Tom Brokaw, Famke Janssen, Emmylou Harris

overview: Tom Brokaw drops by sporting a turtleneck sweater in lieu of his usual two-piece suit, and pretty soon Biff is handing out turtlenecks to the audience.  By the end of the show, even Dave is wearing one.

title: Robin Williams, Natalie Merchant

overview: Dave explains the impeachment process; Robin Williams hosts the PBS special ""The Shaffer Campaign: A Look Back,"" which details Paul's futile attempt to run for congress.

title: Robin Williams, Natalie Merchant

title: Val Kilmer, Ricky Williams, Billy Bragg & Natalie Merchant

overview: In lieu of a giant meatball, a pastrami sandwich is placed on top of the Late Show Christmas Tree; Kreskin guesses if Tom Arnold (via telephone) will correctly spell ""Hanukkah.""

title: Susan Sarandon, Marc Weinberg, Vienna Choir Boys

overview: While Paul and the Orchestra perform ""Songs for Pedestrians,"" Dave trims his tie.  Also, a ""Welcome Communists"" banner hangs onstage.

title: Jeff Goldblum, Angelina Jolie, Third Eye Blind

overview: Live from sunny Los Angeles, it's ""Dick Clark's Rockin' Countdown to December 18,"" followed by ""Casey Kasem's Countdown to Dick Clark's Rockin' Countdown to December 18.""  When it strikes midnight, Casey is nearly drowned in a sea of confetti.

title: Julia Roberts, David Kelly

overview: During Mailbag, Alan gives the audience an unusual egg nog recipe, while Dave answers the question, ""Where did Hanukkah come from?"" by stating it that was named after a nice man named Steve Hanukkah.

title: Julia Roberts, David Kelly

title: Barbara Walters, Josh Hartnett, Cyndi Lauper

overview: The latest roll call mentions ""Gus, who guy who owns property onstage"" and ""Tony Randall as Ricky, the stagehand who looks like Regis Philbin.""

title: Charles Grodin, John Witherspoon, Jessye Norman

overview: Dave refunds $50 to an audience lady with a Late Show sweatshirt; a Joe G's customer appears in the hastily-produced film trailer for the faux movie ""Badge of Honor III""; ten department store Santas present the Top Ten; Jessye Norman featuring Harry Huff sing ""Go Tell It To The Mountain.""

title: John Travolta, Darlene Love

overview: Soon-to-be-traded Yankees pitcher David Wells sits in the audience; the first of tonight's two Top Ten Lists is interrupted by a claymation segment with Dave and Santa; Cissy Houston and Roberta Flack join Darlene Love and Bette Sussman for their annual presentation of ""Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home).""

title: John Travolta, Darlene Love

title: Chazz Palminteri, Ann Curry, Rufus Wainwright

overview: Dave talks about the recent successes of the New York Jets, so Harold Larkin goes outside to alter the ""Jets Suck"" graffiti on the wall; Biff keeps changing sweatshirts; ten beautiful women present the Top Ten.

title: James Woods, David Brenner, Cast of But Boy Could He Sing

overview: Bisbee, North Dakota is investigated in the latest edition of ""Biff Henderson's America.""

title: Jay Thomas, Vinny Testaverde, Patti Smith

overview: Throughout the night, Chicago announcer ""Ray Clay"" fills in for Alan, making inane announcements and usurping the Top Ten from Dave.  Also, a Late Show tradition is born when Jay Thomas shows Jets QB Vinny Testaverde how to throw a football at the top of the Christmas tree.

title: Stupid Human Tricks, Nathan Lane, St. Luke's Bottle Band

overview: Kamarr the Discount Magician makes one last appearance.

title: Jon Voight, Jena Malone, Louie C.K.

overview: Jon Voight promotes two films, ""Enemy of the State"" and ""Varsity Blues.""

title: Jon Voight, Jena Malone, Louie C.K.

title: Jennifer Jason Leigh, Liam Aiken, Greg Behrendt

overview: Biff just can't get enough of the green screen in the hallway; tonight's participant in ""Please Stop Calling Me Monty"" jams with the band; Dave chats with child actor Liam Aiken.

title: Mira Sorvino, Terry Bradshaw

overview: It's time for ""How Many Guys in Mouse Suits Can Fit into a Dunkin' Donuts?""  We never find out the exact number, though they do bring back doughnuts.

title: Mira Sorvino, Terry Bradshaw

title: Lisa Kudrow, Terry Bradshaw, Jason Kuller

overview: Dave announces the new name of the show will be ""David Letterman's Countdown to the Millennium.""  Also, the show profiles audience member ""Spencer Alderson"" (Leonard) of Sweden.

title: Jon Stewart, Marv Albert, Jim Gaffigan

overview: ""David Letterman's Countdown to the Millennium,"" Day 2: Paul declares that he will mention a millennium-related fun fact every day for the rest of the year.  Also, Jon Stewart promotes the recently overhauled talk show ""The Daily Show.""

title: Jon Stewart, Marv Albert, Jim Gaffigan

title: Gillian Anderson, Charlie Rose, Black Crowes

overview: Sitting in with the CBS Orchestra tonight: the shirtless guy who was the ""T"" in ""Jets"" at last night's game.  Also, The Black Crowes performs ""By Your Side.""

title: Robert Duvall, Al Franken, B.B. King

overview: During ""Small Town News,"" Dave sports a paper mustache.

title: Robert Duvall, Al Franken, B.B. King

title: Conan O'Brian, Alanis Morrisette

overview: Tonight's ""Paul Shaffer Millennium Prediction"": health spas will not charge deposits.  Upon hearing this, Dave wishes people would stop using the phrase ""happy camper.""  Also, Dave goes a somewhat lengthy discourse about the Late Night show before introducing Conan O'Brien, while the latest episode of ""Next Time Bring Your Sister, You Hump"" goes on location to The Candy Store.

title: Conan O'Brian, Alanis Morrisette

title: William Baldwin, Trisha Yearwood, Scott Ferrall

overview: William Baldwin promotes ""Virus,"" while Biff rescues Dave's coffee mug after it falls over.

title: Jack Hanna, Patricia Arquette

overview: Mailbag: Tony mentions he's taken up acting, then shows two remarkably similar clips from Patch Adams and Shakespeare In Love.  Also, NBA head honcho David Stern presents the Top Ten.

title: Jack Hanna, Patricia Arquette

title: Yasmine Bleeth, Adam Carolla, James Brown

title: Alicia Silverstone, D.L. Hughley, Second Hand

overview: Dave says a focus group doesn't like his ""Countdown to the Millennium"" segment, so Paul gives one last fact: ""Danny Aiello will get another series.""  Rather than bow down in defeat, Dave introduces a segment called ""Shark Week,"" which actually started the previous night.  The premise is that Dave and Paul try to talk about sharks, but quickly come to realize that they know almost nothing about them, and change the topic.

title: Sophia Loren, The Mavericks

overview: Dave and Paul discuss William Wood Lee Shaffer's diapers.  Later, Paul interrupts the ""Shark Week"" segment with another Millennium prediction: ""The new blackâ€¦ will be black.""

title: Sophia Loren, The Mavericks

title: Bill Murray, Shania Twain

overview: Biff shows up with a tie for a ""Know Your Current Events"" contestant; Bill Murray promotes Rushmore and serenades Dave.

title: Bill Murray, Shania Twain

title: Cate Blanchett, Jason Schwartzman, Brandy

overview: Dave announces he and Paul are trying to establish a video nexus; during Mailibag, Anton falls down an elevator shaft, while Paul and Dave shoot Regis with paintballs; ten firefighters present the Top Ten.

title: Bill Cosby, Brendon Fraser, Ricky Scruggs & Vince Gill

overview: It's the seventeenth anniversary of Dave's debut in late night, and what is he going to do to celebrate the milestone?  ""Absolutely nothing.""  Also, Tony Randall reports from yesterday's Super Bowl XXXIII, while Dave offers to sing the national anthem at next year's game.

title: Tom Arnold, David Brenner, Catherine Bell

overview: Dave mentions that through the wonders of science, Paul Shaffer had another baby over the weekend, and then introduces Bernard Shaffer in the green room; during ""Who Asked For It?"", an audience member demands to see something related to Groundhog Day, so ""a groundhog"" (Gerard) walks onstage and harasses Dave; Catherine Bell promotes J.A.G.

title: Tom Brokaw, Sean Patrick Flanery, Creed

overview: Dave and Paul spend ten minutes discussing the new and improved ""Late Show"" home site; Dave chats with ""John Elway"" (Gerard) after the star quarterback is last minute no-show; Creed performs a garbled rendition of their hit ""Take Me Higher.""

title: Tom Brokaw, Sean Patrick Flanery, Creed

title: Mel Gibson, Laetitia Casta, Fresh Step

overview: Dave reads about Bucknell University for a ""KYCE"" participant; Laetitia Casta is interviewed twice.

title: Mel Gibson, Laetitia Casta, Fresh Step

title: Stupid Pet Tricks, Martha Stewart, Mitch Hedberg

overview: Nile Rogers fills in for both Felicia and Will Lee, who are both sick; Martha Stewart has some fun with a batch of pinecones.

title: Michael J. Fox, Rev. John & Ellena Cobb, Willie Nelson

overview: ""Biff Henderson's America"" makes a quick stop in Baker, Nevada.  Also, Dave chats with the Reverend and Mrs. John Cobb, who tell their incredible story of how they met after a mailed marriage proposal never came through.

title: Jeff Daniels, Fernanda Montenegro, Monica

overview: Dave chats with (live via satellite) Al at Prestige Luggage Company in Dallas.  Dave is so fascinated by him that the segment runs for almost fifteen minutes, and later Al presents #1 on the Top Ten list.

title: Robin Wright Penn, Richard Kind, Chris Isaak

overview: Dave rants about the internet, while Bob Borden literally searches for a valentine.

title: Sandra Bullock, James Carville, Hootie & The Blowfish

overview: Orlando Antigua of the Harlem Globetrotters helps out during ""Know Your Current Events,"" while Sandra Bullock promotes Forces of Nature.

title: Richard Simmons, Sarah O'Hare, Ondar

overview: Dave discusses signature sign-offs and announces his new one will be ""Keep a light coat of oil on it""; during Mailbag, Gerard discusses nudity in film and gets distracted by his speech very easily; Richard Simmons flies around a la Cupid before his interview, but storms off after Dave kisses Nadine and the Mailbag Girl.

title: Richard Simmons, Sarah O'Hare, Ondar

title: Bette Midler, David Hyde Pierce

overview: Tonight marks the debut of ""Alan Kalter's Secret Word.""  Tonight's utterance: ""gristle.""  Also, racing star Jeff Gordon presents the Top Ten, while Dave gives the blue cards for the ""What They'll Be Doing Next"" segment to Corky Ramirez to send to the comedy museum.

title: Bette Midler, David Hyde Pierce

title: Andy Garcia, Tara Lipinksi, Wendy Liebman

overview: Lou Soloff of Blood, Sweat and Tears sits in with the horn section; Alan's secret word is ""magnesium""; Dave chats with champion figure skater Tara Lipinski.

title: Andie MacDowell, Mike Judge, Julian Lennon

overview: The secret word is ""mongoose""; ten West Point cadet presents the Top Ten; Julian Lennon performs The Beatles' ""Don't Let Me Down.""

title: Magic Johnson, Jake Gyllenhaal, Jewel

overview: The secret word is ""hydraulic""; Dave gives a photographer in the audience a Polaroid to shoot pictures during the show; Jake Gyllenhaal plugs October Sky.

title: Magic Johnson, Jake Gyllenhaal, Jewel

title: Lauren Bacall, Greg Smith, Sugar Ray

overview: The secret word is ""buttress""; during Mailbag, Dave and Linda Tripp appear on $25,000 Pyramid; ten hot dog vendors present the Top Ten.

title: Lauren Bacall, Greg Smith, Sugar Ray

title: Matthew Broderick, Sheryl Crow

overview: Dave takes five minutes to comment on the sudden death of Gene Siskel, then shows a clip from his last appearance on the show; Alan interrupts to show everybody his gritty new 10-10-346 ad; Dave claims that if you want to hear #1 of the ""Top Ten Mike Tyson Complaints About TV,"" you have to go to his web site.

title: Matthew Broderick, Sheryl Crow

title: Kid Scientists, Jesse Ventura

overview: Alan's secret word is ""bobcat,"" and the jackpot now stands at ""seven hundred damn dollars!""  Also, Kreskin participates in a new game called ""North Dakota/South Dakota,"" where he must correctly guess which state a mystery person is calling from.

title: Kid Scientists, Jesse Ventura

title: Uma Thurman, Tom Green, De La Guarda

overview: The secret word is ""barnacle;"" Dave answers a phone call from Sweden; in a segment about the hype surrounding Star Wars Episode One, George Clarke impersonates Mark Hamill.

title: Uma Thurman, Tom Green, De La Guarda

title: Eriq La Salle, Homer Hickman, Blondie

overview: The secret word is ""corpuscular."" Meanwhile, Dave chats with Homer Hickam, the NASA shuttle instructor whose life inspired the recent film October Sky.

title: Eriq La Salle, Homer Hickman, Blondie

title: James Coburn, Will Ferrall, Marvelous Three

overview: The secret word is ""combustible,"" and the stakes have been raised to an even thousand; during Mailbag, Harold Larkin starts bleeding from the neck, which happens to be a common side effect of using Head & Shoulders shampoo; Will Ferrell sings about things at random.

title: Brooke Shields, Peter Hillary

title: Brooke Shields, Peter Hillary

title: Ian McKellen, Reese Witherspoon, The Roots & Erykah Badu

overview: The secret word is ""saluki""; live via satellite, the employees of the Unclaimed Baggage Center in Scottsboro, Alabama opens up suitcases; The Roots (featuring Erykah Badu) performs ""You Got Me.""

title: Kid Turkey Callers, Mark Wahlberg, Fresh Step

overview: Dave rants about tonight's Barbara Walters/Monica Lewinsky interview; the secret word is ""luggage,"" with the grand prize reaching $1300; the latest roll call singles out Tom Cruise's manicurist, Tom Cruise's dressmaker, and ""Tom Cruise"" (Calvert) himself; Dave and Paul comment on the death of Dusty Springfield.

title: Billy Crystal, George Miller

overview: The secret word is ""viscous,"" while George Miller rants about the media.

title: Billy Crystal, George Miller

title: Chazz Palminteri, Jeff Altman, Everclear

overview: The secret word is ""melancholia,"" while ""Oprah"" (Pat Farmer) flirts with ""John Travolta"" (Kenny Sheehan).

title: Norm MacDonald, Jeff Beck

overview: The secret word is ""lederhosen""; the second-ever ""Alan Kalter's Where Are They Now?"" reveals that Alan Hale, Jr. has been dead for several years now; Don King helps Norm MacDonald promote his new show.

title: Norm MacDonald, Jeff Beck

title: Elizabeth Hurley, Katie Holmes, Cake

overview: The secret word is ""Ionosphere,"" with the prize now standing at ""$1700 damn dollars!""  Meanwhile, Gaines awkwardly interrupts Dave's interview with Elizabeth Hurley to answer a question Dave asked Rob Burnett at the start of the show.

title: Elizabeth Hurley, Katie Holmes, Cake

title: Stupid Human Tricks, Craig Kilborn, Emmylou Harris, Linda Rondstadt, and Dolly Parton

overview: The secret word is ""shipjack""; Dave shows a meat identification kit, complete with photographs of each form of meat; Craig Kilborn promotes his new talk show; Emmylou Harris and a rotund Linda Ronstadt perform Leonard Cohen's ""Sisters of Mercy.""

title: Elton John, Henry Kissinger, LeAnn Rimes

overview: The secret word is ""bilious,"" which is coincidental because Dave feels under the weather.  Also, Elton John and Leann Rimes perform ""Written in the Stars.""

title: Ron Howard, Charlotte Church

overview: Dave bids farewell to Tom Snyder (his last show aired that night), then says get well to Johnny Carson (who had major surgery).  Also, the secret word is ""elliptical.""

title: Ron Howard, Charlotte Church

title: Marv Albert, Diane Lane, Blur

overview: Dave hollers about 60 Minutes, then claims that somebody won the Secret Word ""contest"" on Friday; tonight's Secret Word is ""meniscus,"" with the jackpot reduced to a hundred dollars; Blur (featuring the Boys Choir of Harlem) performs ""Coffee & TV.""

title: Marv Albert, Diane Lane, Blur

title: Laurence Fishburne, Sister Carol Anne Corley, Wilco

overview: The opening sequence is altered; the secret word is ""taconite""; Dave chats with Sister Carol Anne Corley, a nun who's also a master of fly-fishing.

title: Steve Martin & Goldie Hawn, Jim Calhoun, Joe Henry

overview: The secret word is ""sociopathic,"" while Steve Martin and Goldie Hawn promote the upcoming remake of The Out-of-Towners.

title: Dennis Hopper, Jason Nastke, The Corrs

overview: The secret word is ""nemonurwingy,"" but Dave accuses Alan of making it up (which he did), so he changes it to ""balloon.""  Also, after The Corrs perform, Dave decides that ""Corrs"" must be Irish for ""babes.""

title: Dennis Hopper, Jason Nastke, The Corrs

title: Marilu Henner, Master P, Greg Fitzsimmons

overview: Charlie Daniels sits in on fiddle; the secret word is ""mahagony""; comedian/commentator Greg Fitzsimmons remarks on domestic life.

title: Charles Grodin, David Arquette, Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, and Kris Kristofferson

overview: The secret word is ""flange""; Dave holds up a certificate that makes Late Show  the ""Official Late Night Talk Show of the Millennium""; Biff annoys Yankees players during his 2nd annual trip to their Spring Training camp in Florida; Lyle Lovett and Willie Nelson, with a little help from Kris Kristofferson, perform a memorable duet.

title: Drew Barrymore, Scott Wolf, Barenaked Ladies

overview: The secret word is ""millipede""; right after the second-ever edition of ""Know Your Cuts of Meat,"" Dave calls one of the previous owners of his Meat Identification Kit.

title: Lennox Lewis, Dr. Bertrand Piccard & Brian Jones

overview: Throughout the night, local teens with learner's permits parallel park on 53rd Street.  At the end of the show, Dave attempts parallel parking and nearly embarrasses himself.

title: George Stephanopoulos, Molly Shannon, Andrea Bocelli

overview: The secret word is ""ischemia,"" while SNL star Molly Shannon promotes Never Been Kissed.

title: Bill Maher, Khalid El-Amin, Marc Maron

overview: Paul makes his second ""Countdown to the Millennium"" prediction since the designation: ""Everybody's going to take out a lot of cash. Forget about the cash.""  Also, Dave calls Jay Leno ""a hump,"" then ponders what it would be like if Jesus was a guest on the show.

title: Bill Maher, Khalid El-Amin, Marc Maron

title: Elle Macpherson, Don Zimmer, John Mellencamp

overview: Paul announces celebrities will come by all evening to wish Dave a happy birthday, and for some strange reason Martha Stewart drops by three times; the secret word is ""diplopia""; to settle an argument, Dave shows the audience a map of the Panama Canal.

title: Kevin Spacey, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

overview: The secret word is ""hegemony,"" and Dave doubles the current jackpot from $1100 to $2200; Kathie Lee Gifford sings Dave a late happy birthday song, and later he shows a clip of her left buttock mysteriously sagging as she walked offstage; Kevin Spacey enters the stage on an electric scooter.

title: Kate Winslet, Darrell Hammond, Mandy Barnett

overview: The secret word is ""quadricentennial,"" and after doubling the stakes on last night's show, Dave ""raises"" them to an even hundred million; on a variation of a recurring bit, Biff goes out in traffic, harassing people with a bullhorn; Dave increases the jackpot again to $150,000,000; Darrell Hammond does his trademark Clinton impression.

title: David Spade, Tim Couch, Eagle-Eye Cherry

overview: Dave mentions the sudden and untimely death of Bill Wendell; the secret word is ""Melon""; with no clip available, Biff and David Spade reenact a scene from his new movie Lost & Found; Tim Couch of the Kentucky Wildcats (and later the Cleveland Browns) and Dave throw a football into a exact same taxi window; Dave mistakenly refers to the show as ""Late Night.""

title: John Cusack, Jack Hanna

overview: A technical difficulty turns Dave's face and tie blue during the monologue; the secret word is ""tubular""; during Mailbag, Dave shows us the video guide ""Biff Henderson's How to Become a Chick Magnet.""

title: John Cusack, Jack Hanna

title: Matthew Broderick, Ben Stein, The Cranberries

overview: Dave discusses the various bars and/or grills that have been next door to the theater, and wishes the best of luck to its current incarnation, The Manhattan Chili Company; the secret word is ""kitty""; Paul gets spun off into his own talk show, during which he has a (bogus) heart-to-heart with Monica Lewinsky; Dave has a sample of the chili.

title: Dustin Hoffman, Mary Steenburgen, Ben Folds Five

overview: The secret word is ""boat""; Paul, Felecia, Will, and Sid perform ""Songs for Pedestrians""; Ted Danson lurks in the backdrop during Dave's chat with Mary Steenburgen.

title: Ted Danson, Sarah Ferguson, Madness

overview: The secret word is ""carrot,"" and Dave introduces another supposed winner (writer and Boston native Jay Johnson); to prove a point, Dave quizzes Paul on a cut of meat; during a new segment called ""Alan's Celebrity Birthday,"" a caption reading ""jackass"" with an arrow pointing at Alan appears on the screen, so Big Red storms off to the control room and punches Jerry.

title: Ted Danson, Sarah Ferguson, Madness

title: Glenn Close, George Hamilton, Elvis Crespo

overview: In honor of tonight's audience, the backdrop is altered to show the skyline of Miami, Florida; Biff visits a retirement community in Coral Gables; ten Florida residents present the Top Ten, with Dave counting down in Spanish; Dave eats suntan lotion.

title: Tom Brokaw, Robbie Williams

overview: Dave claims he's filed a $100 million lawsuit against the surgeon general; Dave pays an attractive audience member $200 for saying tonight's secret word (""thimble""); Robbie Williams performs ""Millennium.""

title: Tom Brokaw, Robbie Williams

title: Earvin Magic Johnson, Sara Gentile, Silverchair

overview: The secret word is ""incinerate""; Paul Fiore tries to parallel-park outside; Dave chats with a twelve-year-old girl who wants to save the dying art of ice cream trucks.

title: Denny Brauer, Kelly Willis, Jesse Jackson

overview: The secret word is ""undershirt""; Dave shows (bogus) footage of Roberto Benigni making an ass of himself at the Country Music Awards; World Bass fishing champ Denny Brauer is bumped up after Jesse Jackson's limo arrives late.

title: Brendan Fraser, Jesse Jackson, Bonnie Raitt

overview: Cold opening: Jesse Jackson makes an insincere apology to Dave for his tardiness in last night's show.  Also, ""Marlene DiBenedetto"" (Jude Brennan) wins the secret word again, and the Hi-Ho girls present the $200 check.

title: Kelsey Grammer, Steve Earle and the Del McCoury Band

overview: In honor of tonight's travel-weary audience (everybody's from Nashville), Biff hangs out at the Grand Ole Opry while Nashville Predators captain Tom Fitzgerald presents the Top Ten.

title: Stupid Pet Tricks, Janeane Garofalo, Brian Regan

overview: The secret word is ""ball""; an audience member is stifled by a barbershop quartet in the latest edition of ""Who Asked For It?""; a dog gets injured during ""Stupid Pet Tricks,"" prompting Dave to keep on eye on him in the green room.

title: Ben Stiller, Camryn Manheim, Eve 6

overview: Thirteen-year-old blues phenomenon Ben Robinson sits in; the secret word is ""stick""; Bob Borden walks onstage to hype his new catchphrase: ""Next time bring your sister, you hump.""

title: Ben Stiller, Camryn Manheim, Eve 6

title: Kathie Lee Gifford, Deana Carter

overview: Dave makes a nonsense rant about Barry Manilow; the secret word is ""winky""; during ""Dave's Record Collection,"" Tony goes berserk over a comment made by Dave, and he gets thrown out by Bill DeLace.

title: Kathie Lee Gifford, Deana Carter

title: Kevin Kline, Leelee Sobieski, Beth Orton

overview: Dave bring out the seven supposed winners of last night's secret word contest (including Mike McIntee and the Stangel brothers); tonight's secret word is ""scooter""; an audience member from Florida plays Paul's piano is lieu of ""Know Your Current Events""; teen actress Leelee Sobieski promotes the CBS miniseries Joan of Arc.

title: Bill Cosby, Jon Favreau

overview: With tonight's audience being from the City of Brotherly Love, Biff heads to Philly to get in training a la Rocky.  For his efforts, he is given a medal by Philadelphia Mayor Edward Rendell and Sylvester Stallone's brother Frank.

title: Bill Cosby, Jon Favreau

title: Julia Roberts, Alice Cooper

overview: The secret word is ""molar,"" while Dave measures Julia Roberts' waist.

title: Julia Roberts, Alice Cooper

title: Keri Russell, Aretha Franklin

overview: Dave calls Aloha Meats in Honolulu to see if they answer the phone by saying ""aloha""; the secret word is ""polymer""; Dave and Shecky hang out with a Star Wars fan; Aretha Franklin attempts to sing ""Nessun Dorma.""

title: Keri Russell, Aretha Franklin

title: Tom Selleck, Bob Barker, Leon Russell

overview: The secret word is ""turf""; various members of the staff appear in a series of film promos, including Biff in Eyes Wide Shut; a recently clean-shaven Tom Selleck is treated to a video tribute to his facial hair.

title: Tom Selleck, Bob Barker, Leon Russell

title: Helen Hunt, Courtney Love, Hole

overview: The secret word is ""Alan""; Dave shows a one dollar bill folded so it would be shaped like a ring, courtesy of a ""Know Your Current Events"" participant; Helen Hunt promotes the final episode of Mad About You.

title: Helen Hunt, Courtney Love, Hole

title: Natalie Portman, Tom Everett Scott, J. Geils Band

overview: Tonight's audience hails from Boston, Massachusetts.  The backdrop, as always, is altered to resemble the Beantown skyline; Dave shows various great moments in Red Sox history, showing Carlton Fisk's 1975 World Series homer three times; Bill DeLace impersonates a hot dog vendor a remote Top Ten; Nomar Garciaparra walks across the stage to a Standing O; Natalie Portman promotes Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace.

title: Harry Connick Jr., Damon Wayans

overview: Dave goes on a fury as to what constitutes the dinners given as prizes during ""Know Your Current Events""; the secret word is ""announcer""; Dave Dorsett doodles on a camera; Tony ruins the ending of the new ""Star Wars"" prequel in Spanish.

title: Harry Connick Jr., Damon Wayans

title: Kate Capshaw, Britney Spears

overview: Dave tries calling Hawaii again; the secret word is ""asparagus""; Kate Capshaw tries to call her vacationing husband (Steven Spielberg) in Hawaii but she gets a busy signal; Britney Spears performs ""â€¦Baby One More Time.""

title: Kate Capshaw, Britney Spears

title: Kid Scientists, Sarah Jessica Parker, Mary Chapin Carpenter

overview: Anton is again introduced as Buddy Rich, Jr.; Paul pays $102,000,000 for a ticket to see the new ""Star Wars"" prequel; Dave shows Sarah Jessica Parker a recent clip of Matthew Broderick chatting on the show with his fly open.

title: Bill Murray, Everlast

overview: Jay Johnson wins the secret word ""contest"" again; throughout the night, Lou Rawls sits in the green room; tonight's secret word is ""litmus""; Everlast performs ""Ends.""

title: Bill Murray, Everlast

title: Jennifer Lopez, Ira Glass

overview: The secret word is ""bituminous""; Lou Rawls continues to lounge in the green room; during Mailbag, ""Billy Blanks"" (Gerard) gives a rather half-hearted demonstration of Tae-Bo.

title: Jennifer Lopez, Ira Glass

title: Dan Rather, Nancy Mace, Randy Newman

overview: Tonight's secret word (""emetic"") is now sponsored by a lawn-watering device called ""Hosie Cow""; Biff stands outside holding a popsicle in one hand and a Creamsicle® in the other, determining which will melt first (the popsicle); Dave chats with Nancy Mace, the first female graduate of The Citadel.

title: Dan Rather, Nancy Mace, Randy Newman

title: Jeff Foxworthy, Kristin Davis, Snoop Dogg

overview: The Hosie Cow Secret Word is ""escarpment""; Dave plays a new game at Joe G's where a contestant must start a conversation and brings up the weather within sixty seconds (he won); Snoop Dogg plugs his new album.

title: Timothy Hutton, Christine Lahti, Cast of It Ain't Nothing But the Blues

overview: The Hosie Cow Secret Word is ""whippy""; last night's winner ""Barbara Sanchez"" (Jude Brennan) is presented with $400 and a fully functional Hosie Cow; Alan imagines what effect Y2K will have on the country.

title: Ray Romano, Jewel

overview: After appearing in an ad for Hosie Cow, Alan announces that the secret word is ""inflammation.""  Also, Tony nominee Brian Dennehy presents the Top Ten.

title: Ray Romano, Jewel

title: Heather Graham, David Wells

overview: Edgar Winter sits in; the Hosie Cow Secret Word is ""dick""; Heather Graham promotes Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me.

title: Heather Graham, David Wells

title: Tim Robbins, Oscar De La Hoya, Dane Cook

overview: The Hosie Cow Secret Word is ""amputation""; the latest roll call introduces Biff's pint-size clone ""Mini-Biff"" and Calvert dressed up as a Hosie Cow; Tim Robbins promotes Arlington Road.

title: Roseanne, Susan Tedeschi

overview: The Hosie Cow Secret Word is ""dick"" again, but it's eventually changed to ""bunny.""  Also, Dave has another one of his long-winded chats (via satellite) with the Preston Luggage Company in Dallas, where he lets a customer set his own price (five dollars) for a snazzy carry-on bag.

title: Roseanne, Susan Tedeschi

title: David Schwimmer, Brandi Chastain, Seth Green

overview: The Hosie Cow Secret Word is ""pigment,"" while Dave chats (and becomes infatuated) with Brandi Chastain of the US Women's World Cup Soccer Team.

title: Mike Myers, Ben Lee

overview: Al Gore appears on ""The Paul Shaffer Show""; The Hosie Cow Secret Word is ""tourniquet""; Mike Myers promotes Austin Powers 2.

title: Mike Myers, Ben Lee

title: Julianna Margulies, Jon Stewart

overview: Anton is introduced as Buddy Rich Jr., the ""bastard son"" of the legendary jazz drummer; Hosie Cow makes a cameo in the new Austin Powers movie; the Hosie Cow Secret Word is ""whipknockvonwhipknocky,"" but Dave forces Alan to change it to ""newt.""

title: Julianna Margulies, Jon Stewart

title: Felicity Huffman, Andy Dick, Elvis Costello

overview: The secret word (""rodeo"") is now sponsored by Larry King, whom according to Alan ""looks like an owl""; ""Rita Buttgas"" (Jude Brennan) is introduced as the latest winner of the faux contest; Pat Farmer comments on the NBA Finals from backstage; Andy Dick starts cutting his hair in mid-interview, and afterwards a very annoyed Kenny Sheehan breaks out the dust-buster.

title: Adam Sandler, Missy Elliot

overview: The Larry King Secret Word is ""gabardine,"" and is followed by stock footage of four baby owls devouring a rat.  Also, Dave shows the audience an autographed photo of the US Women's World Cup Soccer Team in Late Show, and stops the show several times to ogle the ladies.

title: Adam Sandler, Missy Elliot

title: Geri Halliwell, Richard Belzer

overview: Jimmy Vaughan sits in; the Larry King Secret Word is ""entropic""; after an unusually aimless edition of ""New for Summer,"" Dave asks Paul, ""What is happening to this show?""

title: Geri Halliwell, Richard Belzer

title: Rudolph Giuliani, Leslie Mann, The Pretenders

overview: The Larry King Secret Word is ""linguine.""  Also, to counteract with Hillary Clinton's recent decision to run for the US Senate in New York, Mayor Giuliani announces that he's running for the same office in Arkansas.

title: Joey Lauren Adams, Spike Lee, Santana

overview: The Larry King Secret Word is ""peptide""; Carlos Santana and Rob Thomas of Matchbox Twenty perform ""Smooth.""

title: Joey Lauren Adams, Spike Lee, Santana

title: Colin Powell, Maurice Green

overview: Tonight's Secret Word (""bird"") is brought to you by David Letterman's Women's World Cup Soccer Team, in honor of his latest celebrity crush.  Quote Alan: ""They're hotter than a dancing bobcat with its ass on fire!""  Also, during a slideshow bit called ""Celebrity Summer Plans,"" Vinnie Magliulo reports live via satellite from Caesar's Palace giving the odds on the audience response to the jokes.

title: Colin Powell, Maurice Green

title: Mira Sorvino, Lyle Lovett

overview: The World Cup Soccer Team Secret Word is ""oozing""; Montana park ranger (and past winner) ""Rita Buttgas"" (Jude Brennan) is announced as the winner of the Secret Word Tournament of Champions; Dave picks a fly out of his coffee.

title: Mira Sorvino, Lyle Lovett

title: Piedmont Bird Callers, Avery Johnson, June Carter Cash

overview: The Larry King/Women's Soccer Secret Word is ""peripatetic""; a bird caller from Piedmont, California does a drumroll for Dave; after a brief discussion over the difference between a mesa and a butte, Rob Burnett makes a quirky legal pad doodle that settles the issue once and for all.

title: Calista Flockhart, Jack Hannah

overview: The Larry King/Women's Soccer Secret Word is ""highoeyazmuhoodhee""; Calista Flockhart's chat with Dave is interrupted by visions of the dancing baby from Ally McBeal busting a move with George Clarke; Bill DeLace poses as a Little League umpire for a remote Top Ten list.

title: Calista Flockhart, Jack Hannah

title: Stupid Human Tricks, John Leguizamo, Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers

overview: The Larry King/Women's Soccer Secret Word is ""pony""; during Mailbag, Biff, Kenny, and Dave Dorsett brag about their latest female conquests; John Leguizamo promotes Summer of Sam.

title: John McEnroe, George Jones

overview: Dave shows footage of a taxi literally crashing the staff cookout out on 53rd Street; with temperatures hovering over 100 degrees, Biff dares to go outside and fry an egg on the sidewalk; Dan Quayle joins Larry King and the Women's Soccer Team as a sponsor of Alan's Secret Word (""one hot mother****er""); Tony Randall drops by to eat the egg.

title: John McEnroe, George Jones

title: Chris Rock, Sixpence None the Richer

overview: An audience member attempts to button Dave's jacket; the Dan Quayle/Larry King/Women's Soccer Secret Word is ""neoprene""; throughout the night, Biff stands next to a 45-pound block of ice on the sidewalk, giving Dave updates on its melting status; Sixpence None the Richer performs ""Kiss Me.""

title: Chris Rock, Sixpence None the Richer

title: Lindsay Davenport, Oliver Platt, Jeffrey Ross

overview: Dave replies to a Zagat's survey; the Women's Soccer Secret Word is ""pestilence,"" with the Dan Quayle/Larry King Secret Word Jackpot standing at ""Thirteen hundred damn dollars!""; Oliver Platt promotes Lake Placid.

title: Jay Thomas, Jason Briggs

overview: The Secret Word is ""prick,"" with the stock footage of the baby owls eating the rat joining an already crowded group of sponsors; John Mayall sits in; Jason Biggs promotes American Pie.

title: Jay Thomas, Jason Briggs

title: Naomi Campbell, Jimmie Walker, Lucinda Williams

overview: Dave points out that Paul is dressed from head to toe in white tonight, including a snazzy top hat; during Mailbag, The Guy on Fire is profiled on ""Biff Henderson's Where Are They Now?""; Lucinda Williams performs ""Concrete on Barbed Wire.""

title: Don Rickles, Dave Mirra, Patty Griffin

overview: The Larry King/Dan Quayle Secret Word is ""sphygmomanometer""; Dave briefly comments on the passing of JFK Jr.; Dave Mirra does bicycle stunts on 53rd Street, but after he has to cut it short due to rain, he pops wheelies inside the theater.

title: Don Rickles, Dave Mirra, Patty Griffin

title: U.S. 1999 World Cup Women's Soccer Team, Jim Gaffigan

overview: The Dan Quayle/Larry King Secret Word is ""pie""; Dave finally meets the entire U.S. Women's World Cup champion soccer team, though Mia Hamm and Brandi Chastain do most of the talking; ""Rita Buttgas"" is introduced as the first Secret Word three-time winner; Dave asks Paul if they can trade the horn section for the soccer team.

title: Matthew Broderick, Dennis Regan

overview: The Hillary Clinton/Larry King Secret Word is ""mommy""; Dave asks a question to Einstein's Brain (voice of Alan Kalter); perfect game winner David Cone presents the Top Ten.

title: Matthew Broderick, Dennis Regan

title: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Buzz Aldrin, Jamiroquai

overview: The Hillary Clinton/Larry King Secret Word is ""meehnkee""; Dave ""performs"" at Woodstock '99, then declares that Limp Bizkit kicks ass; Buzz Aldrin drops by to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the moon landing.

title: Charles Grodin, Alanis Morrisette

overview: Paul asks what the point of the Secret Word is, and after it's revealed (""throb""), Dave replies with ""I'm tired of being held hostage by your psychotic delusions.""  Also, Mujibur and Sirajul preview the new Alan Kalter dart board, and Alan punches them.

title: Charles Grodin, Alanis Morrisette

title: Ted Koppel, Isabella Rossellini, Macy Gray

overview: Paul complains about the heat at Woodstock '99; Dave brags about Max Pappas and Team Rahal (a sign of things to come); Ted Koppel's evil twin Kenny is caught hosting Nightline in lieu of his more well-known brother.

title: National Hollerin' Champions, Garry Marshall, Los Lobos

overview: Buckwheat Zydeco (nee Stanley Durrell) sits in on accordion; throughout the night, Shark the border collie chases Frisbees on 53rd Street; film director Garry Marshall plugs Runaway Bride.

title: Samuel L. Jackson, Rita Wilson, Pete Townshend & Eddie Vedder

overview: Biff helps out pedestrians walking on 53rd Street; Dave asks Paul about project identification; Pete Townshend and Eddie Vedder perform ""Behind Blue Eyes.""

title: Bruce Willis, Heidi Klum

overview: ""Paul Shaffer's Countdown to the Millennium"" makes its triumphant return to the Late Show, and is now sponsered by Hillary Clinton and Larry King.  Tonight's forecast: ""In the new millennium, people will freak out.""

title: Bruce Willis, Heidi Klum

title: Lance Armstrong, Barry White

overview: Dave chats with Tour de France winner and cancer survivor Lance Armstrong; Paul's latest prediction: ""No more lox and bagels"";  Sheryl Crow performs ""The Difficult Kind.""

title: Lance Armstrong, Barry White

title: Pierce Brosnan, Saffron Burrows, Jim Jeter

overview: It's a very special night as Jim Jeter is about to log his one millionth mile on his 1982 Toyota Starlet.  After reaching the milestone, Dave buys him a new used car.

title: Tom Arnold, Q-Tip & Busta Rhymes

overview: Dave takes the outside cam to Joe G's for another round of ""Stop Calling Me Kitty.""

title: Tom Arnold, Q-Tip & Busta Rhymes

title: Dave Foley, Jonathan Witherspoon, Old 97's

overview: Dave shows the audience some stuff he bought on his recent vacation in a segment called ""Travel Souvenirs.""  Later, ""Newsradio"" star Dave Foley promotes the movie ""Dick.""

title: William H. Macy, George Miller, The Pretenders

overview: Dave repeatedly shows footage of the Taco Bell chihuahua saying ""funkalicious.""  Later, Dave and William H. Macy drink Tang spiked with Jack Daniels.

title: Ray Romano, Jeff Altman

overview: During CBS Mailbag, Alan punches Dave.  Later, Dave's former ""Starland Vocal Band Hour"" co-star Jeff Altman looks back at his tumultous television career.

title: Ray Romano, Jeff Altman

title: Regis Philbin, Dave Attell

overview: Paul refers to Regis as a bastard, only for the ""Millionaire"" host to retaliate.

title: Regis Philbin, Dave Attell

title: Claire Danes, Smash Mouth

overview: Kreskin's knowledge of 70's backup singers is tested in a segment called ""Commodore or Pip?""  Later, Smash Mouth performs their smash hit ""All-Star.""

title: Claire Danes, Smash Mouth

title: Hugh Grant, The Mavericks

overview: Dave announces that a crack in the building next door caused a temporary evacuation of the theater.  Later, The Mavericks perform ""There Goes My Heart.""

title: Hugh Grant, The Mavericks

title: Rene Russo, Tori Amos

overview: Dave takes up an offering for a preacher who played ""Who Your Deer Repellants.""

title: Rene Russo, Tori Amos

title: Shaquille O'Neal, Helen Mirren

overview: During CBS Mailbag, Inky Mendez announces his candidacy for the US Senate, while Dave chats with ""Hillary Clinton"" (Gerard).

title: Shaquille O'Neal, Helen Mirren

title: Tony Danza, Katie Holmes, Robert Palmer

overview: A shirtless Vince DeMentri interviews people on the street, asking them what they think of Hillary Clinton.  Later, Katie Holmes promotes ""Dawson's Creek.""

title: Tony Danza, Katie Holmes, Robert Palmer

title: Lara Flynn Boyle, David Brenner, Everclear

overview: Dave announces that tonight, ""We're going to have good old-fashioned fun"": all night, Richard Egan stands on 53rd St. guessing the weight of passersby.

title: Andie MacDowell, French Stewart, Tom Dreesen

overview: Terence Blanchard sits in with the band, while Olympic diver Kathy Pesek does a demonstration for the audience (via telephone).

title: Alec Baldwin, Dwight Yoakam

overview: Dave announces that tonight is the premiere of ""Late Show Who Wants to be a Billionaire?""  Tonight's first question: ""Who took over for the 'Brady Bunch' father after the original actor was arrested and imprisoned for the grisly kidnap and murder of the show's wardrobe designer?""  The answer: Dennis Weaver.

title: Alec Baldwin, Dwight Yoakam

title: Albert Brooks, Omar Epps

overview: Dave announces that after 6 years and 1,278 shows on CBS, he now wants to be called ""Daddy""; Alan beats up Regis during CBS Mailbag; Albert Brooks makes a phone call to his pet parrot.

title: Albert Brooks, Omar Epps

Season 7

title: Kevin James, Sheryl Crow

overview: Dave rants about the CBS/Viacom merger; Kevin James promotes a new comedy special.

title: Kevin James, Sheryl Crow

title: Ricki Lake, Kid Rock

overview: Dave tries to call Sumner Redstone's office, then persuades Ricki Lake to make a crank call to Oprah.

title: Ricki Lake, Kid Rock

title: Craig Kilborn, Louise Smith, The Umbilical Brothers

overview: Craig Kilborn promotes some talk show that comes on after Dave's.

title: Queen Latifah, John Popper

overview: John Popper sits in with the band, while Alan punches Sumner Redstone during CBS Mailbag.

title: Queen Latifah, John Popper

title: John McEnroe, Sharon Lawrence, Nanci Griffith

overview: George Clarke dances in a diaper; Dave shows a ""highlight"" from last night's Emmy win: a clip of Rob Burnett kissing his wife at the ceremony (he forgot last year).

title: Kid Scientists, Edie Falco, Dixie Chicks

overview: Andrea Sande and Nadine Hennelly help Joe G's with a Y2K Inspection.  They pass, of course.

title: John Leguizamo, Meat Loaf

overview: Throughout the night, staffer Brian Donahue falls down staircases.  Later, Meatloaf promotes ""Crazy in Alabama.""

title: John Leguizamo, Meat Loaf

title: Jenna Elfman, Chris Kattan, Christine Aguilera

overview: With the possibility of a rare hurricane hitting New York City, Paul checks for ""talk show closings"" and Dave comes on stage in a poncho and galoshes.  Meanwhile, Jenna Elfman hijacks Anton's drumset, and Christina Aguilera performs ""What a Girl Wants.""

title: Heather Locklear, Keyshawn Johnson

overview: During CBS Mailbag, Alan threatens to beat up Secretary of the Treasury Lawrence Summers, but he goes to his anger management counselor instead.

title: Heather Locklear, Keyshawn Johnson

title: Michael J. Fox, Heather French

overview: Joe Haden fills in for Alan; Warren Zevon fills in for Paul; Rupert walks over to the CBS Store and reviews the new fall shows on CBS.

title: Michael J. Fox, Heather French

title: Robin Williams, Norm MacDonald

overview: Paul and a local high schooler try their best to learn how to parallel park, while Robin Williams promotes ""Bicentennial Man.""

title: Robin Williams, Norm MacDonald

title: Stupid Pet Tricks, Ashley Judd, Randy Travis

overview: Alan, Regis, Bill Delace, and Mike McIntee portray members of the audience during ""Who Asked For It?""; Ashley Judd promotes ""Double Jeopardy.""

title: Mark Wahlberg, Adam Sandler, Roger Ebert

overview: Dave announces that next year, the show will be rechristened ""Late Show 2000,"" while Roger Ebert promotes his revamped talk show.

title: Kelly Preston, Stirling Moss, Sugar Ray

overview: During CBS Mailbag, Harold Larkin comments on body piercing, while Dave ""appears"" in a Gap commercial.

title: Kelly Preston, Stirling Moss, Sugar Ray

title: Kevin Pollak, Tom Waits

overview: Biff gives a blanket to a cold audience girl; Chewy the Dog looks for truffles; Tom Waits sings with a bullhorn.

title: Kevin Pollak, Tom Waits

title: Nathan Lane, Emmylou Harris & Linda Rondstadt

overview: Nadine, Andrea, Sirajul (but not Mujibur) and Joe G. play ""Who Wants to Win a Giant Phony Check for $1,000,000?""  Later, Alan promotes a film he just produced called ""For the Ladies"" (which turns out to be weightlifting porn flick).

title: Mia Farrow, Russell Crowe, Paula Cole Band

overview: Dave tells another dentist-related horror story; in ""New for Fall,"" Mujibur and Sirajul star in the Bollywood musical ""Basanta Gan Gaibay""; Evander Holyfield presents the Top Ten, but Lennox Lewis interupts to introduce #1.

title: Kevin Spacey, Eurythmics

overview: Kevin Spacey promotes ""American Beauty,"" then gives Dave a bag of Presidential M&M's.  Later, Harold Larkin tells one of the ""True Stories of the Late Show Stagehands"": He walks into a mysterious closet backstage, falls into a black hole, then walks out in a nonchalant fashion.

title: Kevin Spacey, Eurythmics

title: Kelsey Grammer, Rebecca Gayheart

overview: Alan's angry because he's not allowed to punch anybody; Dave goes berzerk adjusting his tie; Alan beats up writer Joe Toplyn under Mujibur and Sirajul's supervision.

title: Kelsey Grammer, Rebecca Gayheart

title: Harrison Ford, David Bowie

overview: ""Biff Henderson's America"" spends four days in Turkey, Texas; David Bowie performs ""Thursday's Child.""

title: Harrison Ford, David Bowie

title: Dan Quayle, Melissa Ethridge

overview: Mujibur and Sirajul sample food at Hello Deli; an ad for ""Late Show on Tour,"" with Jackie Mason playing Dave; In honor of tonight's guest, Dave announces that he will no longer make any more jokes relating to Dan Quayle.

title: Dan Quayle, Melissa Ethridge

title: Lili Tomlin, Leah Remini, Beth Hart

overview: Tonight's edition of ""True Stories of the Late Show Stagehands"" finds Pat and Kenny in a plane crash over the Andes, where they're reduced to cannibalism.

title: Lili Tomlin, Leah Remini, Beth Hart

title: Jesse Ventura, Amy Brennamen, ZZ Top

overview: A 100-year-old man presents the Top Ten; Biff waits on the fire escape by 53rd street and yells to President Clinton's motorcade that he has snacks.

title: Jesse Ventura, Amy Brennamen, ZZ Top

title: Jack Hanna, Peter Fonda, Sting

overview: 1999: During CBS Mailbag, Pat Farmer presents ""Great Pats throughout History.""  Later, Sting performs ""Brand New Day.""

title: Jack Hanna, Peter Fonda, Sting

title: Bruce Willis, Will Ferrell

overview: Carole King sits in with Paul, then sings a duet with Bruce Willis.

title: Bruce Willis, Will Ferrell

title: Chazz Palminteri, Billy Blanks, Wilson Pickett

overview: Joe G. joins Mujibur and Sirajul to play ""Where Can I Get a Decent Meal in This Town?""  Later, Billy Blanks does a Tae-bo demonstration.

title: Farrah Fawcett

overview: The outside cam presents Paul Fiore's driver's test in New Jersey, with commentary by Biff and pictures from the WCBS-TV helicopter.  When he finishes the test, a babe presents him flowers and Gov. Christine Todd Whitman presents Paul's license.

title: Farrah Fawcett

title: John Malkovich, Harland Williams

overview: Warren Zevon fills in for Paul yet again; Dave wants to say the s-word ""because they did on â€˜Chicago Hope,'"" tries it, and gets beeped; Biff gives Yankees tickets to an audience member.

title: John Malkovich, Harland Williams

title: Austin Payne, Patricia Arquette, Moby

overview: During CBS Mailbag, Alan Kalter promotes his Millenium Party, which looks like a disaster in the making.  Later, Dave presents ""Top Ten Things That Sound Creepy When Said by John Malkovich.""

title: Austin Payne, Patricia Arquette, Moby

title: Charles Grodin, Jimmie Walker, Buena Vista Social Club

overview: Paul and Dave talk about the band's weekend gig at the White House; for his latest World Series report, Biff interviews, amongst others, Evander Holyfield and John Rocker; the octogenarian stars of the hit documentary ""The Buena Vista Social Club"" perform.

title: John Cusack, Bob Sarlatte, LeAnn Rimes

overview: Dave shows a clip from the recently cancelled CBS sitcom Work With Me.  Later, David Diaz of WCBS-TV beats up a punk during an on-the-street report.

title: John Cusack, Bob Sarlatte, LeAnn Rimes

title: Martha Stewart, Martin Scorcese, Ricky Martin

overview: Martha Stewart makes Halloween treats; Jets QB Vinny Testaverde helps with the annual ""Halloween Costumes"" segment.

title: Joe Torre, Denzel Washington

overview: Security boss Bill DeLace disrupts last night's Gore-Bradley debate; your 1999 World Champion New York Yankees present the Top Ten; Denzel Washington plugs ""The Bone Collector.""

title: Joe Torre, Denzel Washington

title: Meryl Streep, Natalie Merchant

overview: Dave shows a dumb picture of him outside, then gets marksman Armando Aiello to shoot paint balls at it; Dave disses Harmony Korine, who made some choice comments after getting bumped the other night; Mike McIntee and Bill DeLace guard the world's largest pumpkin (1131 pounds).

title: Meryl Streep, Natalie Merchant

title: Luke Perry, Jimmy Kimmel, Garbage

overview: Dave tells a lengthy Halloween candy story, then incorporates his voice into the talking dog from those ""Taco Bell"" commercials.

title: Luke Perry, Jimmy Kimmel, Garbage

title: Lauren Holly, Jimmy Fallon, Rage Against the Machine

overview: Dave says hello to all the folks in King's Height Rest Home in New York; Rage Against the Machine performs ""War Within a Breath"" on the roof in pouring rain.

title: Bill Cosby, Milla Jovovich

overview: 14-year-old music prodigy Shannon Kerman sits in; Paul's most vivid memory of this year's World Series is reinterpreted by Martin Scorsese and Ricky Martin; after Mujibur and Sirajul play ""Where Can I Get a Decent Meal in This Town?"" at the trendy Ranch 1 restuarant, Biff brings in fried chicken, an item that they claimed they didn't have.

title: Bill Cosby, Milla Jovovich

title: Susan Sarandon, Juan Montoya, East Harlem Violinists

overview: A cannon called the Alludium 2000 Pumpkin Modulator, along with its operator Max Teasdale, wait to launch a giant pumpkin into orbit on 53rd Street.  Also, Roberta Glasspari and The East Harlem Violinists (subjects of the film ""Music of the Heart"") perform with soloist Mark O'Connor.

title: Regis Philbin, Mitch Hedberg

overview: Live via satellite, a lone microphone stands in the sun for an open mike night in the Mojave Desert.  Also, Dr. Lou Arrone gives flu shots to the audience.

title: Regis Philbin, Mitch Hedberg

title: Woody Harrelson, Bobby Rahal

overview: NYC Marathon winners Joseph Chebet (of Kenya) and Adrianna Fernandez (of Mexico) run across the stage; Dave mentions that staff members Jay Johnson, Fred Dhimizu and Patty McDonald ran in the same marathon; Kenny Sheehan performs in the Broadway revival of ""Annie.""

title: Woody Harrelson, Bobby Rahal

title: Don Rickles, Jane Clayson

overview: Dave mentions that he's #64 on Entertainment Weekly's list of 100 Greatest Entertainers (inbetween Joni Mitchell and Jim Carrey); live via satellite, it's another Open Mic Night in the Mojave Desert; Boots Randolph sits in on sax; Jane Clayson plugs ""The Early Show.""

title: Don Rickles, Jane Clayson

title: Jack Hanna, Bob Hoskins, Melanie C

overview: Dave announces the premiere of ""Good Old-Fashioned Fun,"" which includes Harold Larkin making a snow angel in mayonnaise and Mujibur and Sirajul racing to the death in a soap box derby.  Later, former Spice Girl Melanie C sings ""I Turn To You.""

title: Jack Hanna, Bob Hoskins, Melanie C

title: Natalie Portman, Travis Pastrana, Ted Alexandro

overview: Dave shows a tape of stunt biker/scheduled guest Travis Pastrana's mishap that afternoon, and the injured daredevil later hobbles onstage.  By the end of the show, the Hi-Ho Girls are helping Travis repair his bike.

title: Stupid Human Tricks, Johnny Depp

overview: Jay Johnson gives a tour of the set of ""The Early Show with Bryant Gumbel and Jane Clayson."" Also, Dr. Lou Arrone does his seasonal audience flu shots.

title: Stupid Human Tricks, Johnny Depp

title: Claudia Schiffer, Chris Cornell

overview: Dave shows a clip that shows that even though he's only been on the network for two weeks, but there's already trouble on Bryant Gumbel's Early Show.  Midway through an interview, a guy accidentally has his arm cut off.  Later, Dave and Claudia Schiffer blow up chestnuts in a microwave oven.

title: Claudia Schiffer, Chris Cornell

title: Will Smith, Creed

overview: Dave looks over the 2000 Places Rated Almanac, and then calls Donald Green, the mayor of Kankakee, Illinois, the city which rated lowest.  As a condolence, Dave presents the mayor with a gazebo, courtesy of ""Gazebo Weekly.""

title: Will Smith, Creed

title: Anthony Edwards, Yasmine Bleeth

overview: During a segment called ""What They're Doing to Boost Their Ratings,"" magician John Bundy makes a cue card disappear.

title: Anthony Edwards, Yasmine Bleeth

title: Evander Holyfield, Ted Danson, Counting Crows

overview: Ted Danson plugs ""Becker,"" while Dave demands that #5 in the Top Ten be rewritten at the last minute.

title: Gabriel Byrne, Mark Borchardt

overview: Gabriel Bryne plugs ""End of Days,"" while Dave says hi to Mark Borchardt's friend Mike.

title: Gabriel Byrne, Mark Borchardt

title: Bryant Gumbel, John Carpenter, Tony Bennett

overview: Dave, Bill DeLace, Pat Farmer, Biff, intern Laura McCloud, Mike McIntee, Harold Larkin, Paul, Tommy Gordon, and George Clarke comment on ""What They're Thankful For.""

title: Kathie Lee Gifford, Charlotte Church

overview: Tony Mendez and Bill DeLace star in the new CBS midseason replacement series ""Next Time Bring Your Sister, You Hump.""  Also, Kathie Lee Gifford delivers a turkey to Dave.

title: Kathie Lee Gifford, Charlotte Church

title: Julianna Margulies, Eric Ripert, Third Eye Blind

overview: ""Biff Henderson's America"" visits the ranching community of Meeteetse, WY.

title: George Carlin, Jewel

overview: Live via satellite from Indianapolis, Mrs. Dorothy Letterman stands in her kitchen while Dave guesses what pies she baked for Thanksgiving.  Afterwards, Dorothy shows her refrigerator is loaded with bottle after bottle of Colt 45® malt liquor.

title: George Carlin, Jewel

title: Stupid Pet Tricks, William Baldwin

overview: A dog that fetches beer appears on ""Stupid Human Tricks""; Dave rants that all the other talk shows are copying the aforementioned segment; another Open Mic Night in the Mohave Desert turns up nothing; Rudy Giuliani presents the Top Ten.

title: Stupid Pet Tricks, William Baldwin

title: Barbara Walter, Dan Patrick, Mary J. Blige

overview: During the segment ""The Best and Worst of the Millennium,"" an image of Sam Donaldson's eyebrows suddenly comes to life.  Also, during tonight's Open Mic in the Mojave Desert, a technician tests the open mike and adjusts the height.

title: Jenny McCarthy, Martha Stewart, Foo Fighters

overview: Dave announces Monica Lewinsky is dating a former LSDL writer; a customer at Joe G's becomes the subject of his own ""E! True Hollywood Story""; Jenny McCarthy plugs ""Scream 3.""

title: Tim Robbins, Laetitia Casta, B.B. King & Dr. John

overview: Glen Campbell sits in; Dave discusses the list of good and bad cities that he mentioned on the show last month, then checks in with Kankakee, IL mayor Donald Green, who receives another gazebo from Dave; Tim Robbins gets clobbered playing ice hockey.

title: Geena Davis, Bill Murray, Fiona Apple

title: Geena Davis, Bill Murray, Fiona Apple

title: Courtney Love, Tori Murden, R.E.M.

title: Courtney Love, Tori Murden, R.E.M.

title: Gwyneth Paltrow, Blondie

title: Gwyneth Paltrow, Blondie

title: Danny DeVito, Harry Smith

overview: Throughout the night, various members of the Philadelphia Flyers shoot pucks at a cardboard cutout of Dave.  Also, the Turkish guy has been promoted to stagehand.

title: Danny DeVito, Harry Smith

title: Jim Carrey, Alanis Morrisette

title: Jim Carrey, Alanis Morrisette

title: Joe Breen, Jude Law

title: Joe Breen, Jude Law

title: Tom Brokaw, Alex Kingston, Run DMC

title: Tom Brokaw, Alex Kingston, Run DMC

title: Emily Watson, LL Cool J

title: Emily Watson, LL Cool J

title: Marv Albert, Heather Matarazzo, Bruce Henderson

title: Hallie Eisenberg, Jon Witherspoon, Darlene Love

title: Matt Damon, Q-Tip

overview: Feeling a little warm, Dave takes off his coat and does most of the show in just his shirt and tie; in ""Who Asked For It?"" Patrick Stewart and the Taco Bell chihuahua star in ""A Christmas Carol;"" Biff performs a holiday-themed duet with a cardboard cutout of Celine Dion.

title: Matt Damon, Q-Tip

title: Isabella Rossellini, Bev Tanner

title: Isabella Rossellini, Bev Tanner

title: Jay Thomas, Nick Nordberg

title: Jay Thomas, Nick Nordberg

title: Dick Clark, Ralph Charles

title: Dick Clark, Ralph Charles

title: Stupid Human Tricks, Kevin James, Brooklyn Philharmonic

title: Jeff Daniels, Jake Johannsen

title: Jeff Daniels, Jake Johannsen

title: Lauren Bacall, Kurt Warner

title: Lauren Bacall, Kurt Warner

title: Bill Pullman, Dan Naturman

title: Bill Pullman, Dan Naturman

title: George Stephanopoulos, Sue Murphy

title: George Stephanopoulos, Sue Murphy

title: Edie Falco, Ray Lucas, Andy Kindler

title: Edie Falco, Ray Lucas, Andy Kindler

title: Kate Winslet, Ice Cube

title: Kate Winslet, Ice Cube

title: Woody Harrelson, Shawn Presser, Filter

title: Woody Harrelson, Shawn Presser, Filter

title: Hillary Clinton, Art Donovan

title: Hillary Clinton, Art Donovan

title: Tom Arnold, Art Donovan, Lynryd Skynryd

overview: Dave thanks Rob Burnett for landing Hillary Clinton on the show; Art Donovan plays ping pong with the disgusting Turkish guy; Lynyrd Skynard performs ""Sweet Home Alabama.""

title: Tom Arnold, Art Donovan, Lynryd Skynryd

title: Regis Philbin, Mark Borchardt

overview: Regis comes out for his interview with the disgusting Turkish guy, and later Dave tells him he's scheduled for an angiogram tomorrow morning.

title: Regis Philbin, Mark Borchardt

title: Charles Grodin, Julia Roberts, Regis Philbin

overview: It's the debut of Late Show Backstage, a clip show hosted tonight by Charles Grodin while Dave recovers from his quintuple-bypass surgery three weeks before.  Amongst the highlights: Charles chats with Julia Roberts, Dave's interview with J.Ro from May 17, 1999, a Top Ten list from John Malkovich (see Show #1307), and to cap the night, Charles and surprise guest Regis Philbin.

title: Regis Philbin, Jerry Seinfeld, Danny DeVito

overview: ""Backstage,"" Day 2: Regis is now sitting in a whole new ""hot seat"" as the clip show's second host in as many nights. Tonight, he chats with Jerry Seinfeld, who introduces footage of Dave doing the Top Ten without pants, and Danny DeVito, who for one reason or another shows a clip from Taxi.

title: Paul Schaffer, Bruce Willis, Martin Short

overview: Backstage #3: Paul appears on the Late Show for the first time since Dave's surgery, sitting on a movie set with Bruce Willis and his old friend Martin Short.  Amongst tonight's clips: Bruce doing various stunts; Casey Kasem presents the Top Ten (see Show #0005); Dave makes crank phone calls (also Show #0005); Martin Short sings a selection from the musical Little Me.

title: Regis Philbin, Bill Cosby, Sarah Jessica Parker

overview: Backstage, Day 4: Regis hosts again, chatting with Bill Cosby, Sarah Jessica Parker, and ""the great"" Pat Farmer.  Amongst the clips: Bill goes to the balcony via a ladder; a Top Ten featuring Barry White; Dave and Sarah mingle with Kid Scientists.

title: Paul Schaffer, Steve Martin, Billy Crystal

overview: Backstage, Day 5: Paul hosts again, this time with Dave's buddies Steve Martin and Billy Crystal. Amongst the clips: Steve mans a projector to show a clip from his latest movie (see Show #0499); the Top Ten list from the fifth anniversary special, with Jerry Seinfeld escorting Dave's mom onstage; Dave hangs out with Olympic judges (see Show #0963). At the end of the show, Paul and Billy goof around behind the scenes at The Price Is Right.

title: Paul Schaffer, Drew Barrymore, Ray Romano

overview: Backstage, Day 6: In the cold opening, Paul tries to hit on Drew Barrymore.  Amongst the clips: Drew flashing Dave on his 48th birthday; Drew and Dave getting married one month after said clip; ten beautiful women present the Top Ten (see Show #0543); Ray Romano singing ""Silent Night"" as his kids beat each other up.

title: David Brenner, Kathie Lee Gifford, Alec Baldwin

overview: Backstage, Day 7: Comedian David Brenner interrogates Kathie Lee Gifford and Alec Baldwin.  Tonight's clips: Dave hijacks the Butterball turkey hotline (see Show #1345); a Top Ten remote from Bill DeLace; Alec shares child-rearing tips with Dave.

title: Tom Snyder, Norm MacDonald, Don Rickles

overview: Backstage, Day 8: Former ""Tomorrow"" and ""Late Late Show"" host Tom Snyder trades a bon mot or two with Norm MacDonald and Don Rickles.  Tonight's clips: Norm vents after being demoted on SNL (see Show #0936); a Top Ten from Demi Moore; Don tells Dave how he met Frank Sinatra.

title: Tom Snyder, Norm MacDonald, Don Rickles

title: Tom Snyder, Mike Myers, Roseanne, Bonnie Hunt

overview: Backstage, Day 9: Tom Snyder's still here, and this time he hosts Mike Myers, Roseanne Barr, and Bonnie Hunt.  Tonight's clips: Dave shows film footage of Mike as a Canadian Cub Scout; Mike wishes his mom a happy birthday (see Show #0960); a Top Ten from James Earl Jones; Roseanne talks basketball.

title: Tom Arnold, Robin Williams, Jack Hannah

overview: ""Backstage,"" Day 10:  After chatting with Robin Williams, Tom Arnold openly comments that he's disappointed that Jack Hanna didn't bring any animals to the set.  Tonight's clips: Robin storms out of the backdrop (see Show #0001); Dave meets Frisco hippie Manny Papp (see Show #0589); Dave makes baby talk with a monkey.

title: Tom Arnold, Robin Williams, Jack Hannah

title: Regis Philbin, Robin Williams, Foo Fighters

overview: Dave introduces the surgeons that saved his life and welcomes (for the third time in two months) Regis.

title: Bill Cosby, Heidi Klum, Vince Carter, Dr. Paula Mahone, Dane Cook

overview: Bill Cosby opens up a box of basketball cards with Vince Carter.

title: Julia Roberts, Israel Perlman

overview: In his first post-surgery rant, Dave hollers about having to be driven to work for a while, and then really fumes about having to drink decaffeinated coffee; during a segment called ""How The Media Covered Dave's Surgery,"" Dave shows a (bogus) supermarket tabloid stating that he had actually given birth to quintuplets.

title: Julia Roberts, Israel Perlman

title: Kathie Lee Gifford, Tom Arnold, Joy Behar, Linda Edar

overview: Kathie Lee Gifford becomes the latest guest host to alternate with Dave while he continues to recuperate from heart surgery.  Tonight, she gets heckled by an audience member who notices that she's not wearing a bra, to which she snaps back, ""Go wear a jock strap!""

title: John Goodman, Norm MacDonald

overview: Mailbag: George Clarke addresses the comments made about his weight problem, and Dave flashes back to when he woke up from surgery resembling Don King.  Also, Hank Hill (of ""King of the Hill"") wishes Dave to get well.

title: John Goodman, Norm MacDonald

title: Drew Carey, Dolly Parton

overview: ""Biff Henderson's America"" wrecks havoc in Badger, Minnesota, while Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull performs from his new album.

title: Drew Carey, Dolly Parton

title: David Brenner, Carson Daley, Aida Turturro, Gary Gulman, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals

overview: David Brenner fills in for Dave and does about ten minutes of stand-up.  Later, he chats with Aida Turturro of The Sopranos.

title: Kid Turkey Callers, Candice Bergan, Fiona Apple, George W. Bush

overview: Dave continues to rant about decaffeinated coffee; George W. Bush is interrogated live via satellite; Fiona Apple performs ""On The Bound.""

title: Nathan Lane, Mel Brooks, Mario Cantone, Kristin Chenoweth

overview: Nathan Lane is the latest fill-in host, and he introduces a short film about the many perks of taking over for Dave.  Later, he sings a song from the musical You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown with Kristin Chenoweth.

title: Anjelica Huston, Jayson Williams, Steely Dan

overview: Steely Dan promotes its first album in two decades, ""Two Against Nature.""

title: Kathie Lee Gifford, Eddie Izzard

overview: Paul is wearing a white tailored suit tonight, prompting Dave to point out that the bandleader is the musical director of the upcoming Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies.  Also, Sandra and Nadine help Dave celebrate eighteen years in late night, even though the anniversary was over a month ago.

title: Kathie Lee Gifford, Eddie Izzard

title: Janeane Garofalo, Bob Odenkirk & David Cross, Zack Galifanakis, Old '97s

overview: Janeane Garofalo becomes the latest guest host; ""slide whistle legend"" Bazeel sits in; Janeane does tonight's interviews sitting in a school desk placed in front of  Dave's desk; Bob Odenkirk and David Cross make funny noises; Bazeel and the band performs ""Wipe Out.""

title: Tim Robbins, Melissa Etheridge

overview: During ""Campaign 2000,"" Maria fills in for Rob, who's too busy working on the NBC pilot Ed; Biff presents the winning contestant of tonight's ""Beat the Clock"" with the home version of the game (a checkerboard); ""Phil Carmichael"" of CBS Promotions (Bill DeLace) does a presentation on ratings stunts.

title: Tim Robbins, Melissa Etheridge

title: Dana Carvey, Jon Lovitz, Cindy Margolis, Al Frankin, Rocco DiSpirito

overview: Guest host Dana Carvey chats with former ""SNL"" cronies Jon Lovitz and Al Franken.

title: Tom Brokaw, Catherine Keener, Bonnie Raitt

title: Gabriel Byrne, Martha Stewart, Moby

overview: In a remarkably lengthy edition of ""Campaign 2000,"" Dave decides not to perform a piece comparing Bush and Gore, and then rants about his cable service.  Afterwards, he admits that this is his last night in television, so he introduces his family, then claims he's moving to St. Louis to work for Ralston Purina.  Also, while cooking with Martha Stewart, Dave attempts to juggle eggs.

title: Gabriel Byrne, Martha Stewart, Moby

title: Matthew Broderick, Patti Smith

overview: Biff devours the first robin of spring; the disgusting Turkish guy disappears; Pat and Kenny toss Matthew Broderick's birthday cake off the roof.

title: Matthew Broderick, Patti Smith

title: Barbara Walters, Linda Cardellini, Kimmie Rhodes

overview: Out on 53rd Street, Biff has a hand counter to help with the ongoing US Census; Dave shows a clip of Barbara Walters making a weird facial reaction during her latest Oscar special; the Gore-Bush bit from two nights ago is finally performed in its entirety; Biff counts a total of 1,482 people in the United States.

title: Rosie Perez, Robert Klein

overview: Rob Burnett returns to his desk on the corner of the stage; during ""Campaign 2000,"" Dave comments on CBS' new slogan (""The addressâ€¦ is CBS"") and cracks wise on Gene Keady's hair; during the Top Ten, Dave makes a rare bald joke aimed at Paul.

title: Rosie Perez, Robert Klein

title: Minnie Driver, Trisha Yearwood

overview: Cold opening: Dr. Henry Kissinger announces that he's Dave's latest guest host, only to learn rather abruptly that Dave isn't sick anymore.  Also, Dave has Rupert make a Hello Deli's latest menu addition, the kosher-friendly ""Paul Shaffer Sandwich,"" and a few minutes later Rupert delivers it to its namesake.

title: Minnie Driver, Trisha Yearwood

title: Kid Scientists, Jimmy Smits, Bruce Cockburn

overview: Paul is introduced as Gaston Mazacani; Rob tells a funny story about an incident he had with a cab driver; during a segment called ""What I like about Spring,"" Alan unwittingly admits that he's on the down low.

title: John Cusack, Paul Fiora, Eddie Brill

overview: Dave demonstrates the ""magic"" of decaffeinated coffee by mixing food coloring in water.

title: John Cusack, Paul Fiora, Eddie Brill

title: David Arquette, Al Green

overview: During Campaign 2000, nobody can muster up any interesting topics, so Dave discusses Daylight Savings Time.  Later, Dave brings up the recently-announced discovery that most gay men have unusual finger length, so Dave, Paul and Biff (in a dress) check their hands.

title: David Arquette, Al Green

title: Brooke Shields, Oliver Platt, Joni Mitchell

overview: Campaign 2000: Dave finds a tick on his suit, panics, calls Dr. Lou Aronne, then shows three ticks close-up using a special camera.

title: David Duchovny, Joe Pistone, Lou Reed

overview: Dave announces that the show is adopting (and thus protecting) Cuban refugee Elian Gonzalez; Rupert makes a Biff Henderson sandwich for Paul, but not for Biff; Dave mentions that he received a phone call from Johnny Carson shortly after his shout-out last week.

title: David Duchovny, Joe Pistone, Lou Reed

title: Bonnie Hunt, Shelby Lynne

title: Bonnie Hunt, Shelby Lynne

title: Samuel L. Jackson, Jack Hannah

title: Samuel L. Jackson, Jack Hannah

title: Jon Stewart, Faith Hill

overview: Actor Stephen Tobolowsky sits in; during Mailbag, we learn that Tony is Fidel Castro's estranged son; Jon Stewart tries to give Dave a human heart, and after Dave declines, Jon walks offstage and puts it back in a very annoyed Tony Randall.

title: Jon Stewart, Faith Hill

title: Bill Cosby, Sarah Vowell

title: Bill Cosby, Sarah Vowell

title: Jenna Elfman, Jeff Altman, Children of Uganda

overview: Dave shows a clip of the recent live television remake of Fail Safe to demonstrate how lax CBS is at preventing profanities from being heard on-air.  Also, Jenna Elfman promotes Keeping the Faith.

title: Paul Newman, Pearl Jam

overview: Dave announces he's 41 today because he's not counting his 12 years at NBC; during a segment called ""Job Hunting Tips,"" a barbershop quartet sings intern Bob Dickerson's resume; Richard Simmons calls up Daddy to wish him a happy birthday, and Dave promptly hangs up on him.

title: Paul Newman, Pearl Jam

title: Matthew McConaughey, Kelly Monteith, Willie Nelson

overview: Campaign 2000: Dave honors a bald audience member.  Later, Biff hands out Broadway tickets to two couples in the audience.

title: Ben Stiller, Brian Regan

overview: Mick Taylor of the Rolling Stones sits in; with nothing to discuss, ""Campaign 2000"" lasts exactly six seconds; during Mailbag, Dave and Paul star in the new crime drama ""Good Cop, Good Cop.""

title: Ben Stiller, Brian Regan

title: Jeff Foxworthy, Vertical Horizon

overview: Paul says his 86-year-old father, Bernard Shaffer, had a quintuple bypass yesterday and later Bruce Kapler admits that his dad had a mere double bypass a year ago.  Also, Dave stops the show to read the latest issue of Oprah's magazine.

title: Jeff Foxworthy, Vertical Horizon

title: Kristin Johnson, Live

overview: After discussing Oprah's magazine on and off for the last few weeks, Dave announces that the first issue of ""D,"" the Dave magazine, has finally been rolled out.  Also, Alan interrupts ""Campaign 2000"" to announce he's been reunited with his fat German son.

title: Kristin Johnson, Live

title: Dennis Quaid, Nicole Sullivan, Smashing Pumpkins

overview: The INS captures and seizes Tony (twice); Purdue University basketball coach Gene Keady presents the Top Ten; The Smashing Pumpkins perform ""Blue Skies Bring Tears.""

title: Salma Hayek, Ray Romano

overview: The INS harasses Tony again; Rob Burnett appears live via satellite from LA for ""Campaign 2000""; Alan and his fat, gender-confused German son celebrate Take Your Daughters to Work Day.

title: Salma Hayek, Ray Romano

title: Natalie Portman, Lennox Lewis

overview: During Mailbag, Alan admits to doing the deed with Janet Reno; production assistant Jeremy Weiner is subjected to Paul's favorite game, ""Staffer/Not a Staffer"";  David Wells and Bernie Williams present the Top Ten.

title: Natalie Portman, Lennox Lewis

title: David Spade, Marion Jones

overview: Jimmy Webb and Glen Campbell sit in; Dave announces the blood test following last week's tick incident came out negative; in homage to a trend that sweeping various TV shows nowadays, ""Campaign 2000"" is shown in letterbox; independent film maker Mark Borchardt presents his interview with former Presidential candidate Gary Bauer.

title: David Spade, Marion Jones

title: Kim Basinger, Oasis

overview: Live via satellite, we go to Preston Luggage in Dallas for another lengthy chat with Al Cordova and his assistant Kathy.  Also, during ""Campaign 2000,"" Maria Pope introduces Rob Burnett, who walks onstage to a standing ovation.

title: Kim Basinger, Oasis

title: Dana Carvey, Alison Krauss & Union Station

overview: Dave honors ""Great Bald Men throughout History"" (him, Paul, and Dwight D. Eisenhower), while we watch the latest round of ""Biff Henderson's Fun with a Stopwatch.""

title: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Mitch Hedberg

overview: Julia Louis-Dreyfus sings a song from West Side Story, and Jerry Seinfeld shows up to ""sing"" with her.  Also, Dave shows footage of a woman dropping a bowling ball on her husband's noggin.

title: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Mitch Hedberg

title: Stupid Human Tricks, Joaquin Phoenix, Mighty Mighty Bosstones

overview: Dave announces he was pulled over for speeding again, then kisses up to the New York State police; during ""Campaign 2000,"" Dave sings the praises of Tivo; ten jockeys present the Top Ten.

title: Betty White, Hanson

overview: Apparently, Michelle O'Calaghan had another baby over the weekend; Dave says he's been called to jury duty, prompting a brief state of panic; during another ""What's New"" segment, Pat and Kenny attempt to recite Shakespeare; a morbidly obese man is introduced as the winning jockey of last weekend's Kentucky Derby.

title: Betty White, Hanson

title: John Travolta, Cast of Kiss me Kate

overview: Dave continues to comment on the jury duty situation; the outside cam heads for Joe G's to play ""Would You Like To Win a Phony Check for 350 Million Dollars?""; after three years of struggling, Rob Burnett finally shows footage of his daughters not being afraid of the Easter Bunny.

title: John Travolta, Cast of Kiss me Kate

title: Kelsey Grammer, Caroline Rhea

overview: Dave shows a CNN clip and a newspaper article pertaining to the jury duty controversy; during ""Campaign 2000,"" Paul admits he had a nightmare involving Maria Pope; Caroline Rhea discusses relationships.

title: Kelsey Grammer, Caroline Rhea

title: Kathie Lee Gifford, Debra Messing

overview: Kathie Lee Gifford discusses her pending departure from her talk show, then ""sings"" ""Love Never Fails.""

title: Kathie Lee Gifford, Debra Messing

title: Richard Simmons, Sarah Vowell

overview: Rob and Dave go over the ground rules for Richard Simmons' latest visit tonight, including permission to use a fire extinguisher on Richard if needed; during Mailbag, Dave becomes pen-pals with viewer Tyler Gatlin; ten celebrity moms (including Gerard and Dorothy) present the Top Ten, though it wouldn't become a yearly tradition until 2002.

title: Richard Simmons, Sarah Vowell

title: Gillian Anderson, Foo Fighters

overview: Peter Frampton fills in for Felicia Collins, who had a gig; Paul mentions that Anton is getting married over this coming weekend; Rob announces that Ed has officially been picked up for NBC's fall schedule.

title: Gillian Anderson, Foo Fighters

title: David Hyde Pierce, Phish

overview: Dave mangles the song ""Memory,"" while Rupert and Tony Randall are invited to ""Campaign 2000"" but have absolutely nothing worth saying.

title: David Hyde Pierce, Phish

title: Hugh Grant, Carly Simon

overview: Campaign 2000: Dave mentions the final episode of Beverly Hills, 90210, which proceeds into another one of Alan's crying jags.

title: Hugh Grant, Carly Simon

title: Jackie Chan, Jim Gaffigan

overview: A man pretending to be Les Moonves delivers a Murder, She Wrote to Dave; the retirement of longtime White House press corps member Helen Thomas is discussed, so Dave shows a gag reel showing memorable moments of her career dating back to 1492; Dave promotes tomorrow night's bowling ball stunt.

title: Jackie Chan, Jim Gaffigan

title: Ringo Starr, Jane Krakowski

overview: Dave announces that this is the season finale; Dave and Maria bid farewell to Rob Burnett, who will now be busy at work with Ed; Tonya Smith drops a bowling ball on the head of Ken Richmond from 12 feet above the stage; Ringo Starr and the All-Starr Band sing ""With a Little Help from My Friends.""

title: Ringo Starr, Jane Krakowski

title: Michael J. Fox, Richard Harris

overview: Dave has problems adjusting the lumbar of his chair; Maria Pope brags about sleeping 21 hours straight; Michael J. Fox discusses his health-related ""retirement"" from television.

title: Michael J. Fox, Richard Harris

title: Earvin 'Magic' Johnson, matchbox 20

overview: Buzz Aldrin interviews this year's nominees for the Daytime Emmys in a spacesuit; Mujibur and Sirajul make a basketball wager with Rupert; Dave flips through a furniture catalog; Matchbox Twenty performs ""Crutch"" out on the sidewalk.

title: Earvin 'Magic' Johnson, matchbox 20

title: Nathan Lane, Gloria Estefan

overview: James Earl Jones reads excerpts from Richard Simmons' new autobiography; ""Biff Henderson's America"" spends a couple of days in Calhoun, Missouri; a man pretending to be Les Moonves promotes the new game show Survivor while dressed up as Moses.

title: Nathan Lane, Gloria Estefan

title: Sarah Jessica Parker, Penn & Teller

overview: ""Biff's Fun with a Stopwatch"" goes to a Pacers playoff game, during which he shoplifts, then harasses a fat guy.

title: Sarah Jessica Parker, Penn & Teller

title: Dan Patrick, Owen Wilson, B.B. King

overview: Dave drops his flipped pencil; during Mailbag, ""Bob Knight"" (Gerard) cannibalizes one of his players; Dave discusses his new chair.

title: Dan Patrick, Owen Wilson, B.B. King

title: Alicia Silverstone, David Brenner

title: Alicia Silverstone, David Brenner

title: Lisa Kudrow, Tom Dreesen, Steve Earle and the Dukes

overview: Dave makes his first-ever comments on the CBS' latest hit Survivor, and then brings up jury duty again, exclaiming ""Some dudes will be going down!""

title: Robert Duvall, Don Henley

overview: Dave says Campaign 2000 is ""largely void of content, (and) just a big waste of time.""  During tonight's segment, however, Paul openly wishes that they would use his name as a clue on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?  Also, Alan gives tips for summer safety, which quickly morphs into an excuse to rip off his shirt and pour suntan lotion all over his body.

title: Robert Duvall, Don Henley

title: Roger Ebert, Nia Long

overview: Dave introduces Paul as Wayne ""Fat Boy"" Ewing; in honor of Survivor, George Clarke locks himself in the boiler room with nothing but a video camera and some rations, and eventually ends up chewing his arm off; Biff reports from Game 1 of the NBA Finals in Los Angeles.

title: Roger Ebert, Nia Long

title: Martin Lawrence, Sinead O'Connor

overview: Paul hosts a game called ""Staffer / Not a Staffer,"" in which Dave must guess if the person onstage is one of his underlings.  He correctly guesses that it is a staffer; talent researcher Nick Prueher.  Also, Maria Pope discusses a recent trip to Hooters.

title: Martin Lawrence, Sinead O'Connor

title: Jimmy Connors, David Coulthard

overview: Dave announces that he's fulfilled his jury duty up in Connecticut (he didn't make the cut); George Clarke continues to hold on for dear life in the boiler room; Biff visits the NBA Finals in LA; Maria and Paul offer their condolences to Dave.

title: Jimmy Connors, David Coulthard

title: Marv Albert, Heath Ledger, Bon Jovi

overview: Pat Farmer fixes Dave's chair; during an outside cam bit involving the CBS Store and a new electronics shop next door, Tony Randall is found standing on the roof for no particular reason; the 2000 Stanley Cup Champion New Jersey Devils walk onstage for ""Campaign 2000,"" then hang out at the CBS Store.

title: Marv Albert, Heath Ledger, Bon Jovi

title: Calista Flockhart, Isaac Hayes

overview: Dave announces the birth of Kathy Mavrikakis' daughter; George Clarke is now trapped in the boiler room with two prostitutes, and then declares himself a ""Volcano God""; Isaac Hayes conducts an orchestra performing the theme from Shaft.

title: Calista Flockhart, Isaac Hayes

title: Naomi Campbell, Juan Montoya

overview: An old man (not Calvert) shuffles his feet onstage at the end of the monologue, then walks away; for Campaign 2000, Maria introduces Stacey Stillman, the first Survivor loser to appear on the Late Show; Dave tastes Naomi Campbell's new shower gel.

title: Naomi Campbell, Juan Montoya

title: Stupid Pet Tricks, Jimmy Kimmel, Billy Bragg & Wilco

overview: Laurie Diamond brings Dave a new cup of coffee after someone steals his mug; during Mailbag, Gerard comments on Survivor; during ""Stupid Pet Tricks,"" Dave accidentally steps on dog's tail and gets bitten on the face.

title: John McEnroe, Busta Rhymes

title: John McEnroe, Busta Rhymes

title: Mark Wahlberg, The Deftones

overview: Paul Rodgers of Bad Company sits in on vocals; after Dave worries about possible civil disobedience in downtown LA after the Lakers' NBA Championship, Harold Larkin opens the door to reveal rioting outside the theater; Mark Wahlberg promotes The Perfect Storm.

title: Mark Wahlberg, The Deftones

title: Dana Carvey, No Doubt

overview: Dave shows a (phony) tape of Tiger Woods disintegrating opponents' balls with his laser eyes; during Campaign 2000, ""Rita Buttgas"" (Jude Brennan) returns to celebrate the one-year anniversary of her $100 victory on ""Alan's Secret Word"" and discusses the hardships she's had since her fleeting fame fizzled; Dana Carvey and Dave share stories about their heart problems.

title: Dana Carvey, No Doubt

title: Samuel L. Jackson, P.J. Ollson

overview: George continues to hold on to dear life in the boiler room; ""non-surviving Survivor"" Ramona Gray interrupts ""Campaign 2000""; PJ Olsson performs ""Visine.""

title: Samuel L. Jackson, P.J. Ollson

title: Piedmont Bird Callers, Keenan Ivory Wayans

overview: Dave demonstrates troubles with newscasters who look at the wrong camera by moving his head every five seconds; during Mailbag, Biff chats with (pre-recorded) footage of Shaquille O'Neal; Worldwide Pants production assistant Allison Abbate is the latest to be subjected to ""Staffer- Not a Staffer.""

title: Tom Brokaw, Eric Idle

overview: Dave repeats the footage of the dog bite from last week, now claiming that a ""wild dingo"" gave him rabies; Dave says George W. Bush is ""(as) dumb as a box of tools""; after his interview, Tom Brokaw walks straight back to Rockefeller Center.

title: Tom Brokaw, Eric Idle

title: James Belushi, Third Eye Blind

overview: Dave confesses that he has a slight crush on British news anchor Daljit Dhaliwal.  Later, Alan interrupts Dave to congratulate the genetics scientists for cracking the genetic code, then offers ""specimens"" for the lady researchers.

title: James Belushi, Third Eye Blind

title: Martha Stewart, Travis

overview: Ted Nugent sits in; Dave rants about the ""wild island sex"" on Survivor; Martha Stewart arrives onstage on a red, white and blue bike, then gives The Nuge a guitar case made entirely of pinecones.

title: Martha Stewart, Travis

title: Jay Thomas, David Sedaris

overview: Dave brags that he's going to a gin n' tonic party after the show to look for some babes; during Mailbag, Biff blows Dan Rather's head off; a social worker named Lauren is the first real decoy to appear on ""Staffer- Not a Staffer.""

title: Jay Thomas, David Sedaris

title: Tom Arnold, Brian Wilson

overview: Dave plays the tapes of the dog bite and the deer attack yet again; during Campaign 2000, Maria introduces Dave to a First Mate in the US Navy, and 200 sailors from the USS Nassau storm the stage right afterward; Brian Wilson and Friends perform ""Sloop John B.""

title: Tom Arnold, Brian Wilson

title: National Hollerin' Champions, Skye McCole Bartusiak

overview: Dave introduces the ""Late Show Liberty Dancers""; live via telephone, the owner of a nearby fireworks shop shoots explosives; the finalists of this year's National Hollerin' Championship perform onstage.

title: Ellen Degeneres, Sheryl Crow & Steve Earle

overview: The ""Liberty Dancers"" are rechristened ""The 5th of July Dancers""; an audience guy with a very distinctive goatee is the subject of a reality show-themed Top Ten; Dave bullies Tony into promoting his self-titled internet program.

title: Daljit Dhaliwal, Shawn Wayans

overview: Dave finally meets Daljit Dhaliwal, who seems more interested in discussing world affairs then responding to Dave's thinly-veiled flirting.  Also, Shawn Wayans promotes Scary Movie.

title: Daljit Dhaliwal, Shawn Wayans

title: Jason Alexander, Tracy Chapman

overview: Pat and Kenny replace Dave's chair; Dave welcomes Sgt. John Best of the Marshall (Texas) Police Department as the new co-host of the show; Jerry Foley appears on ""Staffer- Not a Staffer"" and nearly stumps Dave.

title: Jason Alexander, Tracy Chapman

title: Bruce Willis, Elliot Smith

overview: Dave asks the viewers at home to have a nice, tasty beverage while they watch the show; Survivor tenth-place finisher Gretchen Cordy drops by; Elliott Smith performs ""Somebody That I Used to Know.""

title: Bruce Willis, Elliot Smith

title: Marilu Henner, Dixie Chicks

overview: Live from the theater basement, it's ""Let's Look for Rats.""  The piece gets off to a slow start, until Alan runs downstairs to scare them into appearing on camera.

title: Marilu Henner, Dixie Chicks

title: Will Ferrell, Ben Folds Five

overview: Dave continues to refer to Paul as Wayne ""Fat Boy"" Ewing; Alan shows Dave photos from his recent vacation; Maria confirms that Al Gore's interested in being a guest on the show; Ben Folds Five (in their last TV appearance) performs ""Regrets.""

title: Will Ferrell, Ben Folds Five

title: Jeff Daniels, Bob Sarlatte

overview: Continuing with a running gag that started the previous week, Dave shows a ""Anna Kournikova Play of the Day"" (footage of her drinking a water bottle), followed by similar clips from Don Zimmer and Larry King.  Also, Gerard impersonates Survivor loser Greg Buis (who was sick) for a spirited chat during ""Campaign 2000.""

title: Jeff Daniels, Bob Sarlatte

title: Jon Stewart, Lucy Pearl

overview: Dave trims off half of his tie; Alan has a crying jag over Kathie Lee Gifford's departure from her daytime talk show; Dave and Jon Stewart discuss politics.

title: Jon Stewart, Lucy Pearl

title: Harrison Ford

overview: Pat and Kenny play Frisbee on the roof; the latest roll call introduces us to such people behind-the-scenes as Tony Mendez's puppet-master, Dave's fiancÃ© and Paul's girlfriend (the same woman), and a staffer who's still living in his Y2K bunker; Dave suggests that a proposed Bush-Gore debate on the show will utilize Jai Alai scoring.

title: Harrison Ford

title: Don Rickles, Ween

overview: Dave suggests that someone on the staff is messing around with his chair; during ""Campaign 2000,"" Maria Pope tells Dave that there has been no word from the Bush camp; George Plimpton reads the new Harry Potter book, but not aloud; Ween performs ""Even If You Don't.""

title: Don Rickles, Ween

title: Kathie Lee Gifford, Bev Tanner

overview: A new controversy brews as Dave claims he's going to dust his chair for ""ass prints""; Harold Larkin is attacked by a giant can of Off! bug spray; Kathie Lee Gifford receives a farewell present from Dave.

title: Kathie Lee Gifford, Bev Tanner

title: Connie Chung, Harry Hill

overview: An audience member names all ten of her grandkids; the entire theater is filled with mosquito spray; Kathie Lee returns to present the Top Ten.

title: Connie Chung, Harry Hill

title: Roseanne, David Gray

overview: Dave hits Alan with a baseball bat; a blonde woman pretending to be Kathie Lee says goodbye forever to Dave; David Gray performs ""Babylon.""

title: Roseanne, David Gray

title: Edie Falco, Macy Gray

overview: Dave shows (bogus) footage of a guy with defibrillator paddles standing near Dick Cheney during a television interview. Later, Macy Gray sings ""I Try.""

title: Edie Falco, Macy Gray

title: Nathan Lane, John Pizzarelli Trio

overview: During ""Campaign 2000,"" Tony Randall botches a comedy piece.  Later, Nathan Lane talks about his dog and sings.

title: Nathan Lane, John Pizzarelli Trio

title: Joy Philbin, Joe Lockhart

overview: Alan goes berzerk and chases a man outside.  Later, Dave chats with President Clinton's press secretary Joe Lockhart.

title: Joy Philbin, Joe Lockhart

title: Al Roker, Craig Ferguson

overview: Maria introduces Dave to ""Survivor"" contestant Gervase Peterson.  Later, NBC weatherman Al Roker promotes his new book.

title: Al Roker, Craig Ferguson

title: Darrell Hammond, Todd Rundgren

overview: During CBS Mailbag, Mujibur and Sirajul debate ""Do you like monkeys?"", which results in a lengthy fistfight.  Later, after another one of Inky Mendez's tantrums, we see an ad for ""Dave and Tony's How to Rant In Spanish"" educational videotape.

title: Darrell Hammond, Todd Rundgren

title: Tom Selleck, Jordan

overview: For no apparent reason, the CEO of Qualcomm presents Dave with a check for $25,000.  Later, Dave chats with Jean Jordan, the stripper-turned-writer who was eliminated from ""Big Brother 1.""

title: Tom Selleck, Jordan

title: Al Franken, Guster

overview: ""The Late Show Iron Chef"" pits Rupert Jee against Joe G.  Rupert wins decisively with his chicken rollatini.

title: Al Franken, Guster

title: Sam Donaldson, Kid Rock

overview: Biff goes outside to count sweaty people; during ""Campaign 2000,"" Alan interrupts Maria with a soulful rendition of ""Send in the Clowns.""

title: Sam Donaldson, Kid Rock

title: Jennifer Lopez, Reggie Jones

overview: Paul joins Dave for ""Know Your Jewish U.S. Senators.""  During ""Campaign 2000,"" Maria introduces Dave to ""Survivor I"" runner-up Colleen Haskell.

title: Jennifer Lopez, Reggie Jones

title: Vince Vaughn, Eels

overview: Vince Vaughn promotes ""The Cell,"" while Maria expresses her optimism in a possible debate between George W. Bush and Al Gore right here on the show.

title: Vince Vaughn, Eels

Season 8

title: Wesley Snipes, Dido

overview: Dave shows that he has a bandaged finger, claiming that he got a poison gas sensor alarm at his house over the weekend.  He later breaks down, admitting that he cut his finger making potato salad.

title: Wesley Snipes, Dido

title: Jon Favreau, Stone Temple Pilots

overview: Dave shows a supposed clip of the Bushes applauding Al Gore's acceptance speech.  Later, several of Joe G's customers participate in a game called "Pizza Survivor."

title: Jon Favreau, Stone Temple Pilots

title: Jack Hanna, Wyclef Jean, Survivor Castaways

overview: The cast of the original "Survivor" are featured in a special Top Ten list.  Later, Dave chats with Jack Hanna.

title: Richard Hatch, Shaquille O'Neal

overview: Dave asks "Survivor I" winner Richard Hatch about his "appearance" on the show last night.

title: Richard Hatch, Shaquille O'Neal

title: Charles Grodin, Donal Logue

overview: Dave shows the "rabid dingo" bite clip again; Biff tests his psychic abilities with unlabeled canned goods; Donal Logue promotes "The Tao of Steve."

title: Charles Grodin, Donal Logue

title: Mary Tyler Moore, Papa Roach

overview: Dave's finger still hurts; Paul offers to pick up Anna Kournikova for her upcoming appearance; Alan makes a special offer to Anne Heche and Ellen DeGeneres (who just split up).

title: Mary Tyler Moore, Papa Roach

title: Ricki Lake, Adam Ferrara

overview: Dave fusses about the polar ice caps melting and The Weather Channel's inability to cover it.  Later, Alan closes "Campaign 2000" by singing "Climb Every Mountain" and starting a fight.

title: Ricki Lake, Adam Ferrara

title: Rudy Giuliani, Laetitia Casta

overview: On the 7th anniversary of the first episode on CBS, Dave points out that he has made exactly 3,280 episodes in late night, and that his favorite was #1150.  Later, Biff goes to a summer camp in Honesdale, PA.

title: Rudy Giuliani, Laetitia Casta

title: D.L. Hughley, Tony Bennett & Diana Krall

overview: Dave quizzes a secretary from Hartford with "Know Your Employees of Don Hewlett Chevrolet-Oldsmobile-Buick in Georgetown, Texas."

title: Tim Robbins, Andy Kindler

overview: During CBS Mailbag, Gerard explains why he's voting for Bush, and Dave marries Richard Hatch of "Survivor I" fame.

title: Tim Robbins, Andy Kindler

title: Carson Daly, Dwight Yoakam

overview: During a segment called "Summer Memories," Anton recalls being attacked by a giant mosquito.  Later, Carson Daly plugs "TRL."

title: Carson Daly, Dwight Yoakam

title: Renee Zellweger, Bonnie Raitt

overview: After reviewing stills of Dave's hand being stitched up, we're ready for the removal of the stitches, simulcast on www.cbs.com/lateshow.  In the guest chair is Dr. Lou Arrone; he says Dave "almost cut off the tip of his finger."  Dr. Robert Hodgkiss comes out and puts on goofy glasses.  The Hi-Ho Babes bring out the medical equipment.  Dave plays with special small magnifying camera by putting it in his mouth and down his pants. Finally, all 3 stitches come out.  Shortly afterwards, Rupert brings in potato salad.

title: Renee Zellweger, Bonnie Raitt

title: Jamie Foxx, Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals

overview: Alan interrupts Dave, claiming Monday was his 5th anniversary working on the show.  He's mad because Dave forgot.  He runs out into street, strips to his undies, and flips Dave off.

title: Jesse Ventura, Spinal Tap

overview: An audience member from Buffalo named Mel Chastain plays "Know Your Professional Bill Gates Lookalikes."  Dave likes her so much that Biff hands her "Lion King" tickets.

title: Jesse Ventura, Spinal Tap

title: Greg Kinnear, Jake Johannsen

overview: CBS Mailbag: Dave teaches grade school, while "AP writer Adam Klymer" (the scribe Dubya referred to as a "Major League Asshole," as played by Gerard) gives the future president the finger.  Later, Greg Kinnear promotes "Dinner with Friends."

title: Greg Kinnear, Jake Johannsen

title: Marat Safin, Sting

overview: Biff blows up a bicycle tube and a soccer ball with a tire pump; Sting and Cheb Mami sing "Desert Rose."

title: Marat Safin, Sting

title: Chris Rock, Emmylou Harris

overview: How Many Guys in Cat Suits Can Fit into a Coffee Shop?  Walking in with no resistance are seven cats, a dog, Santa, a guy in a red cape, three monkeys, Moses, Dracula, Hercules, and a clown.

title: Chris Rock, Emmylou Harris

title: Sally Field, Eddie Irvine

overview: A "Banned from the Classroom" bit includes a jar of spit ball spit; Jack Daniels drink boxes; Professor George W. Bush's Build Your Own Electric Chair kit; the book Human Sexuality by the Gores; Elmer's Paste with Sprinkles; Dave Letterman anatomy chart; Crayola 64 pack cigarettes; and Hot Wheel Cars with (exploding) Firestone tires.

title: Sally Field, Eddie Irvine

title: Al Gore, Crosby Stills & Nash

overview: Warren Zevon fills in for Paul Shaffer, who was sick that night.

title: Al Gore, Crosby Stills & Nash

title: Kate Hudson, Supergrass

overview: Nadine and Andrea rescue Calvert from under Dave's desk again.  Later, Dave shows a "new" Hillary Clinton ad.

title: Kate Hudson, Supergrass

title: Sylvester Stallone, Rocco DiSpirito

overview: Dave goes on another lengthy tirade, correcting an article that appeared in yesterday's New York Times Magazine, calling Rush Limbaugh a "giant bag of gas," and then showing a photo of Jay Leno to demonstrate why his rival is "the goofiest-looking man in television."

title: Sylvester Stallone, Rocco DiSpirito

title: Gabriel Byrne, Kevin James

overview: Dave gives the results of Olympic events before they air on NBC. Belgium seems to have won all of them except one (Finland).

title: Gabriel Byrne, Kevin James

title: Denzel Washington, Mark Knopfler

overview: Dave comments on Monday's rant by stating that while he has never been a non-voting Republican (according to the Times Magazine), he once registered as a Democrat.  Later, Denzel Washington promotes "Remember the Titans" and wishes his wife a happy birthday.

title: Denzel Washington, Mark Knopfler

title: Ray Romano, Ralph Nader

overview: Dave begins the evening by announcing, "Tonight is my final performance."  Meanwhile, Vince Gill sits in, and presidential candidate Ralph Nader makes a campaign stop.

title: Ray Romano, Ralph Nader

title: Jada Pinkett Smith, LL Cool J

overview: Dave makes another Ball State Football Update, declaring last week's 74-0 trouncing by Kansas State as being closer than the score reveals.  Later, Alan Kalter interrupts Dave to scoff at news of Barbra Streisand's last concert, takes some time alone, then sobs uncontrollably.

title: Jada Pinkett Smith, LL Cool J

title: Geena Davis, Tom Cavanagh

overview: A segment called "What's On TV This Week" is interrupted by two guys who burst into the theater fighting.  Later, Tom Cavanaugh promotes his new show, "Ed."

title: Geena Davis, Tom Cavanagh

title: Christine Baranski, Green Day

overview: "Late Show Iron Chef" -- Joe G. vs. Rupert Jee, Round 2: Rupert makes an omelet with Cajun spices, while Joe G makes a ham calzone; Maria Pope declares Joe G the winner.

title: Christine Baranski, Green Day

title: Farrah Fawcett, Loretta Lynn

overview: Paul's sick tonight, so Anton's in charge and Cliff Carter sits in on keyboards.  Dave calls "Paul" (who has a nasty upper respiratory thing), with Barry White providing the ailing bandleader's voice.  Later, the annual "New for Fall" segment introduces "Biff Henderson's All-Star Impressions of Sleeping Celebrities" and drinking fountains filled with hot cocoa.

title: Farrah Fawcett, Loretta Lynn

title: Kevin Spacey, Lenny Krayzelberg

overview: Biff plays "Super Unlabeled Canned Goods of the Night" (now with institutional-sized cans).  Biff tastes chili, but Warren thinks it was chili the last time he sat in.  He's wrong: it was ravioli on Sept. 15.  Oh yeah, and Paul's still sick.

title: Kevin Spacey, Lenny Krayzelberg

title: Magic Johnson, Jewel

overview: Since Paul's still sick, a guy comes out to show what Paul would have worn tonight; Eddie Brill fills in for Alan; Al Rent of Ball State comes out to give Dave the game ball from their big win that weekend; Ben Stiller has a dream where he walks onstage naked.

title: Magic Johnson, Jewel

title: Ben Stiller, Merle Haggard

overview: Dave welcomes Rulon Gardner, who won the gold medal in wrestling at the Sydney Olmypics.  Later, Warren Zevon promotes his new album.

title: Ben Stiller, Merle Haggard

title: Regis Philbin, Jim Gaffigan

overview: Barry White impersonates Paul via telephone yet again; after the latest edition of "Pat and Kenny Read Oprah Transcripts," Alan plugs "PK: The Pat and Kenny Magazine"; Jim Gaffigan promotes "Welcome to New York."

title: Regis Philbin, Jim Gaffigan

title: Jason Alexander, Anthony Boudain, Foo Fighters

overview: Calvert grabs a Kleenex® from Dave's desk during the jokes; Warren Zevon is still sitting in for Paul, who has developed pneumonia; a segment called "What Does It Cost?" reveals that Dave Dorsett takes his pay in adult videos.

title: Martha Stewart, Spike Lee

overview: Like he has on previous nights, Calvert walks through during the monologue. Tonight, he goes to Dave's desk, picks up the phone and dials, says "Get me the police!," hangs up and walks out.  Later, Spike Lee plugs "Bamboozled."

title: Martha Stewart, Spike Lee

title: Mark Wahlberg, Incubus

overview: During tonight's "Alan Kalter's Campaign Round-Up," the announcer sings an impromptu rendition of "Who Let the Dogs Out"; George Clarke attempts to lose weight by fasting through the rest of the show, only to end up treating himself to a hoagie after the first interview; Dave bullies Warren and Anton into writing and performing an original composition on the spot.

title: Mark Wahlberg, Incubus

title: James Caan, Angela Perez Baraquio

overview: Paul's back and finished with his lengthy bout with pneumonia; throughout the week Dave introduces vegetables that didn't win a prize at the fair, and tonight it's farmer Bob Fowler and his regular-sized squash; Miss America 2001 (Miss Hawaii) demonstrates one version of a hula.

title: James Caan, Angela Perez Baraquio

title: Helen Hunt, Willie Nelson

overview: Nadine Hennelly and Andrea Sande come out (a day late) with roses for Paul to celebrate his return.  Dave announces that he's not feeling too well, so Nadine and Andrea come back to cheer him up.

title: Helen Hunt, Willie Nelson

title: Joaquin Phoenix, Allison Moorer

overview: Dave lists some rejected Ball State mascot names from long ago, and learns that their previous nickname was the "Hoosieroons."  So, Dave announces that Ball State may name its football stadium for him provided they change the mascot back from Cardinals to Hoosieroons.  Also, Dave shows Joaquin Phoenix what a silver dollar looks like.

title: Joaquin Phoenix, Allison Moorer

title: George W. Bush

overview: After months of fruitless attempts, Dave finally lands Republican presidential candidate George Walker Bush as a guest on the show.  During the interview, Dave grills Dubya about current events and the future president can't seem to give him a straight answer.

title: George W. Bush

title: Lawrence Fishburne, Lenny Kravitz

overview: Dave show clip of Gov George bush from yesterdays show   where bush cleans his glasses with sweater of lady standing next to him during break (producer Maria Pope)

title: Lawrence Fishburne, Lenny Kravitz

title: Will Smith, Derek Jeter

title: Will Smith, Derek Jeter

title: Show #1500

overview: During the annual "Halloween Costumes" segment, Calvert claims a dead fish as his treat and Dave's car the morning after All Hallow's Eve; George Clarke gorges himself on candy in the basement; Dave shows a clip of Kenny Sheehan's guest role as the metal shop teacher on the October 29 episode of  "Ed"; after being mocked on last night's Tonight Show, Dave does a crude Jay Leno impression.

title: Show #1500

title: Alec Baldwin, Gil de Ferran

overview: Calvert stands right smack in front of Dave at his desk and has to be shooed away; Biff, with a little help from Benny Agbayani, does an experiment on juiced baseballs on the roof; Alec Baldwin sticks gum on Maria's jacket during a commercial break.

title: Alec Baldwin, Gil de Ferran

title: Kathie Lee Gifford, Mark Borchardt

overview: Dave calls Biff out to answer the question of an audience member: "Does he sleep with his headset on?"  Of course he does.  Later, Dave makes fun of a James Brolin made-for-TV movie from last night.

title: Kathie Lee Gifford, Mark Borchardt

title: Madonna

overview: Madonna makes her first guest appearance in over six years.

title: Madonna

title: Don Rickles, Moby & Gwen Stefani

overview: Dave reports that before the show he was trying to trim his hair above his ears and accidentally buzzed himself in the lobe; the winners of the NYC Marathon run through, followed shortly by Calvert; Moby and Gwen Stefani sing "South Side."

title: Don Rickles, Moby & Gwen Stefani

title: Adam Sandler, Outkast

overview: It's the day after the infamous presidential election, so Calvert walks onstage and asks Dave, "How'd Nixon do?"  Later, Dave shows (bogus) CBS election coverage with the headline "Nader Wins."

title: Adam Sandler, Outkast

title: Cokie Roberts, Patricia Arquette

overview: Calvert comes by for a smoke, then sings "Who Let the Dogs Out?" with Alan; Cokie Roberts offers her predictions on the election recount, as does Patricia Arquette.

title: Cokie Roberts, Patricia Arquette

title: Lucy Liu, Aaron Neville

overview: Calvert interrupts the jokes, asking for a sandwich; during "CBS Mailbag," Dave makes a quick trip to Europe to visit his three Dutch fans, then accidentally decapitates Paul; Lucy Liu demonstrates a hair flip.

title: Lucy Liu, Aaron Neville

title: Kid Scientists, Samuel L. Jackson

overview: During the monologue, Dave does a "Classic Clinton Joke": "He's so fat he can't see who he's having sex with."  Also, Biff reports from the election mess in Palm Beach County, Florida.

title: Kid Scientists, Samuel L. Jackson

title: Bruce Willis, Charles Barkley

overview: Calvert comes out to tear up the cue card for the Classic Clinton Joke; Dave tells another dentist-related horror story; Alan congratulates Hillary Clinton on behalf of her winning a seat in the U.S. Senate, then makes a very lewd offer.

title: Bruce Willis, Charles Barkley

title: Mike Myers, Ricky Martin

overview: Calvert serves Dave some coffee; Mike Myers shows a clip from a movie he made when he was 13.

title: Mike Myers, Ricky Martin

title: Gwyneth Paltrow, Chris Elliot

overview: Calvert comes out to clean his glasses on Dave's jacket; Michael McDonald (of Steely Dan and Doobie Brothers fame) sits in; the show closes with the CBS Orchestra playing the theme from Dave's 1980 morning show, which was written by McDonald.

title: Gwyneth Paltrow, Chris Elliot

title: Val Kilmer, Everclear

overview: Anton tells about his troubles with a kid on Halloween; Dave's interview with Val Kilmer goes horribly awry.

title: Val Kilmer, Everclear

title: Susan Sarandon, Kasey Chambers

overview: After having one flag put on the set last night, Dave now has two flags behind his desk so he can "look more presidential."  Later, Dave gives Susan Sarandon a silver gravy serving bowl.

title: Susan Sarandon, Kasey Chambers

title: Brian Williams, Faith Hill

overview: Calvert comes out dressed like Dave and inspects a ballot; Dave demonstrates his improved facial maneuverability, and then thanks his dentist; the Brazilian Olympic bobsled team practices outside Joe G's.

title: Brian Williams, Faith Hill

title: Richard Simmons, Giselle Bundchen

overview: Calvert comes out to comb his hair, and leaves the stage to a standing ovation.  Also, Richard Simmons comes out in an orange and yellow turkey outfit, prompting Dave to defend himself with a fire extinguisher.

title: Richard Simmons, Giselle Bundchen

title: Stupid Human Tricks, Keri Russell

overview: Dave apologizes for last night's show.  Later, he shows highlights from the staff Thanksgiving Party, during which Dave dresses as a pilgrim and Paul gets thrown out for being Canadian.

title: Stupid Human Tricks, Keri Russell

title: Matthew Broderick, David Gray

overview: Calvert applies Chap Stick to his face; Dave finally gives an explanation for his behavior two nights ago (something involving how he won't let anybody touch his neck); during "CBS Mailbag," Dave and Paul rush to the aid of a reluctant virgin in Massachusetts; David Gray sings "Babylon."

title: Matthew Broderick, David Gray

title: Bette Midler, Jack Hanna

overview: Calvert comes out with a remote control to zap Dave; a tiger cub belonging to Jack Hanna develops a strange fondness for Dave.

title: Bette Midler, Jack Hanna

title: Martha Stewart, Christina Aquilera

overview: Rather than do something, Calvert walks onstage, stands next to Dave for ten seconds, then walks away; Dave now has twelve flags behind his desk; Dave and Martha Stewart make Beef Wellington; live via satellite from Dallas, Al Cordova is stuffed into a giant duffel bag.

title: Martha Stewart, Christina Aquilera

title: Jon Stewart, Everlast

overview: Calvert cleans the cameras; Dave refers to Paul as "President-elect Paul W. Shaffer;" Dave mentions that magician David Blaine is frozen alive in a block of ice at Times Square...cut live to the boiler room, where George Clarke dumps a bucket of ice into his britches.

title: Jon Stewart, Everlast

title: Mel Gibson, Todd Barry

overview: Calvert walks onstage drinking a quart of egg nog straight out of the carton; to promote Dave's upcoming appearance in Bosnia, Biff visits a troop stationed there.  In honor of his appearance, Biff shows off a commemorative coin that they gave to him.

title: Mel Gibson, Todd Barry

title: Charles Grodin, Bobby LaBonte

overview: Calvert drinks more egg nog; Charles Grodin; 2000 NASCAR Winston Cup champion Bobby Labonte; Dave shows outtake footage of last night's "Biff in Bosnia."

title: Charles Grodin, Bobby LaBonte

title: Jay Thomas, Orny Adams

overview: Dave shows a picture of President-elect Bush wearing a funny cowboy hat; in case there are any updates on tonight's decision, live via satellite, three guys stand around in Austin, Tallahassee and the U.S. Supreme Court building.

title: Jay Thomas, Orny Adams

title: Helen Hunt, Robert Klein

overview: Dave shows a clip of MSNBC's Bob Kur mumbling during his report of last night's Supreme Court decision; an audience member tries to sneak out of "Know Your Current Events."

title: Helen Hunt, Robert Klein

title: CBS Mailbag, At the Drive-In

overview: Paul walks over to adjust Dave's shirt; Calvert drinks more egg nog; during Mailbag, we watch "Dave's Trip to Norway," in which he ends up in Finland by mistake; Gerard thanks the country for electing George W. Bush because "(he's) one lazy-ass writer," then brings out all the actors who played his son Kevin.

title: CBS Mailbag, At the Drive-In

title: Sean Connery, Barenaked Ladies

overview: Dave shows a clip of President-elect Bush and Colin Powell hugging rather awkwardly; Rupert, Mujibur, Sirajul, and Joe G. decorate the Late Show Christmas Tree; in honor of the aforementioned clip, Dave and Sean Connery attempt to hug as well.

title: Sean Connery, Barenaked Ladies

title: Tom Hanks, Darlene Love

overview: It's "Bosnia Night" on the Late Show: Dave wears night-vision goggles during the monologue; the audience consists entirely of members of the Armed Forces; the Hi-Ho girls deliver t-shirts to the troops; Tom Hanks arrives via parachute; Darlene Love performs "Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home)."

title: Tom Hanks, Darlene Love

title: George Clooney, Sade

overview: In honor of his 35 years with CBS, Dave gives cameraman Dave Dorsett a fake Christmas gift; Dave announces that staff morale at the Late Show has never been lower, so Paul suggests the services of Montel Williams as a motivational speaker; in honor of the film Castaway, George Clarke is locked into the theater's boiler room and quickly becomes disheveled and deranged.

title: George Clooney, Sade

title: Juliette Binoche, Jonathan Witherspoon

overview: Calvert sprays snow from a can on a camera lens.  Dave squeegees it, but he gets the foam all over his suit.  Also, comedian John Witherspoon does impressions of Nat King Cole and Johnny Mathis.

title: Juliette Binoche, Jonathan Witherspoon

title: Uma Thurman, Brian Regan

overview: Calvert is dressed as Santa; during Mailbag, Alan prepares for a role in a porno movie by sitting in a bathtub filled with egg nog; Brian Regan comments on the joys of air travel.

title: Uma Thurman, Brian Regan

title: Lily Tomlin, Anthony Clark

overview: Calvert comes out with his shiny new scooter; Dave asks Steph/Monty to tape "Jackass" for him; Paul discusses Hanukkah, then admits that he's in a drunken stupor; Dave claims that he's cold, so one of his assistants walks onstage to give him gloves to wear.

title: Lily Tomlin, Anthony Clark

title: Jay Mohr, Snoop Dogg

overview: Dave tells 10 "It's so cold..." jokes; Dave, Rupert and others bid a fond farewell to Joe G. Pizza, which is moving to W. 56th Street next month; Dave mentions a "Cue Cards Awards Dinner" that is being held in a secret location tomorrow night.

title: Jay Mohr, Snoop Dogg

title: Benjamin Bratt, Jimmie Walker

overview: Dave has a special new year's message for the kids (not to mention his biker buddies): "Ride straight." Also, Dave tells six more "It's so coldâ€¦" jokes during the monologue, and "Commissioner" Bill DeLace give New Year's safety tips.

title: Benjamin Bratt, Jimmie Walker

title: Matt Damon, Fuel

title: Matt Damon, Fuel

title: Sarah Jessica Parker, Jamie Bell

overview: Dave mentions that Ed won a People's Choice Award for Best New Series. He says he's never won one "because the people don't like me." Alan Kalter brags about winning a similar award for "Alan Kalter's Campaign Round-Up," then taunts Dave by ripping his shirt off.

title: Sarah Jessica Parker, Jamie Bell

title: Tim Robbins, Julie Bowen

overview: An old man resembling Calvert walks onstage after the monologue; 60's pop singer Jackie DeShannon sits in and croons some of her biggest hits; Dave shows (bogus) footage of President Clinton moving his belongings to FlashDancers; Alan Kalter makes several lewd comments about Secretary of Labor nominee Linda Chavez.

title: Tim Robbins, Julie Bowen

title: Dennis Quaid, Jason Seahorn

overview: The old guy/Calvert surrogate from last night stares blankly at the camera; Dave asks Steph/Monty for dental tools; another "Day in the Life of Hillary Clinton" skit is abandoned, this time by Kenny Sheehan's indecent commentary.

title: Dennis Quaid, Jason Seahorn

title: Kim Cattrall, Bob Sarlatte

overview: Throughout the night, Giants placekicker Brad Deluiso kicks field goals. Also, Kim Cattrall claims Garry Shandling tried to set her up with Dave years ago, but Dave denies it.

title: Kim Cattrall, Bob Sarlatte

title: Christine Baranski, Seal

overview: Mailbag: Pat Farmer wears a skirt, while a hot dog vender (Michael Z. McIntee) sells Dave a hot dog with "I love you" spelled in mustard.

title: Christine Baranski, Seal

title: Dan Rather, Vinnie Jones

overview: Dave shows a photo of a cake Dorothy made to commemorate the one-year anniversary of his quintuple-bypass; Dave asks Steph/Monty for some Miller® Lite inflatable chairs; after Barry White cancels at the last minute, Nancy Agostini shows highlights from yesterday's Giants-Vikings playoff game.

title: Dan Rather, Vinnie Jones

title: Sean Penn, Lauren Kessler

overview: Dave starts off the show by discussing the launch of Oprah's new magazine, and then he shows a copy of Martha Stewart's rag, claiming that for a time Martha was penniless and living in hollow tree.  Then he points out that now Rosie O'Donnell has a magazine.  Exasperated, Dave says he's getting his own magazine "chock full of tips on how to live your life just like me!" and shows bogus Dave and Oprah magazines.

title: Sean Penn, Lauren Kessler

title: Matthew McConaughey, Elle Macpherson

overview: Dave complains that his chair is not as comfortable as he would like it to be, then hypothesizes that it's the lumbar adjustment that's causing the problems; during the latest "Last Time" segment, Alan pleads with Dave to retain the Top Ten list; Pat and Kenny create some awkward sexual tension.

title: Matthew McConaughey, Elle Macpherson

title: Neve Campbell, George Miller

overview: Dave admits that he's addicted to carbohydrates; NYC Chief of Police Bill DeLace gives snow survival tips; Dave shows two clips of George W. Bush pronouncing big words.

title: Neve Campbell, George Miller

title: Tom Selleck, Richard Ashcroft

overview: On the eve of President Bush's inauguration, Dave tells one last "Classic Clinton Joke" from 1998. Also, during Mailbag, the staff falls victim to a gas leak, while a question about Alan's hair is answered by the announcer turning bright red and running around like a loony.

title: Tom Selleck, Richard Ashcroft

title: Dolly Parton/William Petersen

overview: Throughout the night, various celebrities (such as Regis and Dave) endorse a "Hacking Cough of the Night."  Also, Biff introduces his report from Super Bowl XXXV in Tampa, where he interrogates N'Sync and Steven Tyler of Aerosmith.

title: Dolly Parton/William Petersen

title: Patricia Heaton, Jeff Pobst

overview: Dave demands that Johnny Knoxville from "Jackass" appear on the show; Dave shows a clip of President Bush slapping the first lady in the butt in public; Jeff Probst and a guy pretending to be Leslie Moonves promote Survivor: Outback.

title: Patricia Heaton, Jeff Pobst

title: Keanu Reeves, Tony Siragusa

overview: Dave casually mentions that today is the nineteenth anniversary of his first foray into late night, and Nancy Agostini and Mike McIntee walk out and give Paul flowers.  Later, Dave chats with Tony Siragusa of the Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens.

title: Keanu Reeves, Tony Siragusa

title: Jack Black, Aimee Mann

overview: During Mailbag, Harold Larkin goes to Jupiter, then looses his pants due to their extreme gravity; Alan Kalter discusses Good Morning America's plan to show a live childbirth on Tuesday, then offers his services for a live conception; Jack Black promotes Saving Silverman.

title: Jack Black, Aimee Mann

title: Anthony Hopkins, Erykah Badu

overview: Dave's desk has been repainted a gaudy light blue; Dave rants about last Saturday's debut of the XFL, demanding that the players huck folding chairs at each other; "non-surviving Survivor" Kel Gleason denies that he brought a secret food stash to the Australian Outback.

title: Anthony Hopkins, Erykah Badu

title: Jennifer Lopez, matchbox twenty

overview: Dave mentions that the front of his desk was painted blue the previous weekend, and now we know why: it's a makeshift screen for projecting various pieces of videotape.  Amongst the clips: a monkey washing a cat, a kaliedoscope, footage of the sinking of the Titanic, and a clip from Jennifer Lopez's new film The Wedding Planner.

title: Jennifer Lopez, matchbox twenty

title: Marv Albert, Katie Holmes

overview: In conjunction with a certain upstart football league, Dave announces that the show will change its name to "XLS- the Extreme Late Show," effective immediately.  Also, Dave makes a long distance call to Melbourne, Australia just so he can hear somebody say "G'day."

title: Marv Albert, Katie Holmes

title: Regis Philbin, Rod Stewart

overview: Biff reports from Bloomfield, Connecticut; an audience member plays Chopin on Paul's piano; history repeats itself as Dave announces that New York State Police Trooper William McClellan got him last night for going 80 in a 55 zone.

title: Regis Philbin, Rod Stewart

title: David Boreanaz, Mitch Hedberg

overview: For the last month or so, a little old man walks onstage during the monologue, stands next to Dave, and walks away.  Tonight, there's a twist: the old guy walks out, and followed soon after by an annoyed-looking Calvert.  Both walk off stage without incident.  Also, during Mailbag, "Police Chief" Bill DeLace gives dating tips, while "Bill Clinton" (Gerard) steals one of the guest chairs.

title: David Boreanaz, Mitch Hedberg

title: Kelly Ripa, Jamie Oliver

overview: Dave engages in a lengthy discussion about stomach flu, then calls Art Kelly upstairs to inquire about staff members with the virus.  Shortly afterwards, Art hands the phone to Stephanie "Monty" Birkitt, and Dave asks her if controversial Clinton pal Denise Rich has answered his calls.

title: Kelly Ripa, Jamie Oliver

title: Stupid Pet Tricks, Tom Cavanagh

overview: It's milestone in the long and celebrated history of "Stupid Pet Tricks" as Regis the duck eats cottage cheese out of owner Rebecca Kraft's mouth.  The sight of the stunt is so repulsive that Dave shows the clip repeatedly for several weeks to come.

title: Stupid Pet Tricks, Tom Cavanagh

title: Chris Rock, Spacehog

overview: Dave shows a Valentine's Day bouquet he claims came from Jackass star Johnny Knoxville; Dave comments on last night's grotesque Stupid Pet Trick, then shows the clip of the "rabid dingo" biting him in June 2000; Dave offers an office and a plump, young intern to President Clinton.

title: Chris Rock, Spacehog

title: Stephanie Seymour, Nelly

overview: Dave announces that last night's show has been pardoned by ex-President Clinton; daredevil Steve Direnzo jumps off the roof of the theater, then comes in to take a bow; "Biff Henderson's America" takes a pit stop in Franklin, Idaho.

title: Stephanie Seymour, Nelly

title: Megan Mullally, Eddie Brill

overview: A segment called "Dave's Henchmen Force a Price Waterhouse Executive to Reveal the Best-Picture Winner" pretty much explains itself; during Mailbag, a spoof of the upcoming film "Hannibal" reveals that Paul's brain is made out of guacamole; "George Clarke's Celebrity Interview" finds our hero shirtless, much to the annoyance of guest Kelsey Grammer.

title: Megan Mullally, Eddie Brill

title: Julia Roberts

overview: Dave goes on one of his all-time greatest rants, this time protesting the inhumane conditions on Survivor: Outback, then chastises Tony for supposedly picking his nose with a cue-card.  Also, the latest eliminated contestant on the aforementioned reality show, seven-foot-tall musician Mitchell Olsen, suddenly starts singing "I Will Survive."

title: Julia Roberts

title: Samuel L. Jackson, Timothy Treadwell

overview: Alan Kalter interrupts Dave with a few seductive words for Jennifer Lopez on the occasion of her break-up with Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs.  Shortly afterwards, he starts singing some sort of ballad, when suddenly "Big Red" is shot several times. Dave, looking rather deadpan through all of this, recommends Bacitracin® ointment for Alan's multiple gunshot wounds.

title: Samuel L. Jackson, Timothy Treadwell

title: James Caan, Nelly Furtado

overview: Throughout the night, Don Hewitt (aka the Man on Fire) is body-checked by several New York Rangers; during Mailbag, an audience woman names her dog in honor of Dave ("Come along, ***hole"); Nelly Furtado performs "I'm Like A Bird."

title: James Caan, Nelly Furtado

title: Benicio Del Toro, Shaggy

overview: George Clarke interrogates celebrites at last night's Grammys; ten grade-schoolers from Bowie, Maryland present the Top Ten; live via telephone, Dr. Henry Kissinger says the name of an audience member; Shaggy performs "It Wasn't Me."

title: Benicio Del Toro, Shaggy

title: Bill O'Reilly, Jim Gaffigan

overview: Sam Moore (of Sam & Dave) and Billy Preston sit in; Kansas State University high jumper Nathen Leeper can't demonstrate his talents on 53rd Street because of a snowstorm; during Mailbag, Alan smears macaroni & cheese into his hair, while "police chief" Bill DeLace threatens the audience; Nathan throws a dummy over the high jump bar.

title: Bill O'Reilly, Jim Gaffigan

title: Kevin Pollack, Dave Matthews Band

overview: Dave shows off his brand new desk, then complains that he has nothing worth asking to "Survivor: Outback" loser Kimmi Kappenberg; Les Moonves and "Fidel Castro" (Tony) go out for lunch.

title: Kevin Pollack, Dave Matthews Band

title: Heather Locklear, Allison Krauss, Gillian Welch, Emmylou Harris, The Soggy Bottom Boys

overview: Dave shows the woman/duck and "rabid dingo" clips yet again; Dave discusses the new theory that a meteorite may prove life on Mars, prompting Alan Kalter to go berserk with conspiracy theories; Emmylou Harris, Gillian Welch, Alison Krauss and Dan Timinski and the Soggy Bottom Boys perform a medley of songs from the film O Brother, Where Art Thou?

title: Tom Brokaw, Leslie Bibb

overview: Dave announces that after a recent awkward experience, he will no longer attend network meetings of any kind; Les Moonves and Fidel/Inky continue eating lunch; Dave shows footage of President Bush correctly pronouncing "contingencies."

title: Tom Brokaw, Leslie Bibb

title: Martin Short, Jake Johannsen

overview: Dave sheds more light on his rant from the previous night, asking Paul if an network exec has ever said to him, "Do you have a problem with me?"  Also, Martin Short performs a musical number about the recent one-year anniversary of Dave's return to television, complete with dancing nurses.

title: Martin Short, Jake Johannsen

title: Michael Imperiloli, Josh Joplin Group

overview: Mailbag: "My son Tommy turns five on Saturday. Will you come to his party?" Dave says he'd love to, then drives over to the kid's house.  The magic of a celebrity guest appearance is hampered, however, when Tommy admits that he wanted Leno instead.

title: Michael Imperiloli, Josh Joplin Group

title: Janet Jackson, Jill Scott

overview: Dave introduces himself as "David Lettermanâ€¦ TV badass"; Dave discusses the handling of the non-surviving Survivor: Outback contestants, then wonders if they'll put him on probation for his conduct; Jill Scott sings "Love Rain."

title: Janet Jackson, Jill Scott

title: Denis Leary, Anne Bancroft & Liv Arnesen

overview: Throughout the night, Pat Farmer shoots hoops on the roof.

title: Cokie Roberts, Uncle Kracker

overview: Dave says he's finished sending lemon trees to guests he may have irritated, then makes his NCAA Tournament picks.  Also, throughout the night, Pat Farmer shoots hoops on the roof.

title: Cokie Roberts, Uncle Kracker

title: Antonio Banderas, Nick Cave

overview: The suit that Paul's wearing tonight reminds Dave of Colonel Harland Sanders; the band plays songs by The Mamas and the Papas, in honor of the recently deceased John Philips; Dave rants about Tivo; after Dave mentions that the Survivor runners-up receive gifts when they appear on Rosie O'Donnell's talk show, latest loser Alicia Callaway brags about her new recliner and flat screen TV.

title: Antonio Banderas, Nick Cave

title: Kristin Davis, Grant Paulsen

overview: Johnny Johnson and James Burton sit in with the band; Dave shows footage of MIR returning to earth, only to decimate the camp where [i]Survivor: Outback[/i] was filmed; Alan rants about why The Bay City Rollers are not in the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame, then suddenly starts singing "Saturday Night."

title: Kristin Davis, Grant Paulsen

title: Jerry Seinfeld, Paul Simon

overview: Dave introduces the bandleader as "Paul W. Shaffer"; the "spring flying rat migration" is observed outside; Bill DeLace does a hidden-camera Top Ten inside a beauty salon.

title: Jerry Seinfeld, Paul Simon

title: George Carlin, Powderfinger

overview: A segment called "What We Love about Spring in New York" finds George Clarke in his favorite sundress and Harold Larkin beating the crap out of a pay phone.  Also, Dave refuses to read #1 on tonight's Top Ten because he disagrees with the joke ("Gladiator sucks!").

title: George Carlin, Powderfinger

title: Nathan Lane, Shannon Elizabeth, Cast of The Producers

overview: Dave announces he's feuding with AOL, claiming that they're "a rinky dink little deal" and that the "bastard geeks" are monitoring his email; the Top Ten is aborted; Nathan Lane performs a number from the hot Broadway show The Producers.

title: Jennifer Love Hewitt, Train

overview: A really tall guy (approximately 6' 8") sits in with the band; Biff goes to Chappaqua, New York to gather gossip on the Clintons; Train performs "Drops of Jupiter."

title: Jennifer Love Hewitt, Train

title: Johnny Knoxville, The Go-Go's

overview: Paul's weekend plans are somehow incorporated into "Know Your Current Events," while Dave finally meets his hero du jour, Johnny Knoxville of Jackass.

title: Johnny Knoxville, The Go-Go's

title: Isabella Rossellini, Wendy Lieberman

overview: At the end of the monologue, Dave does his suit-modeling shtick; during Mailbag, Dave gets included in this year's Academy Award "In Memoriam" reel; Dave decides that from now on he'll do one thing each evening to annoy CBS, and for starters, he yawns repeatedly.

title: Isabella Rossellini, Wendy Lieberman

title: Craig Kilborn, Warren Zevon

overview: Dave and Paul announce that on Friday a 40-piece orchestra will be sitting in onstage later in the week; Dave rants about AOL again; Warren Zevon performs "I Was in the House When the House Burned Down."

title: Craig Kilborn, Warren Zevon

title: Hugh Grant, Sade

overview: Dave claims he's been sending tons of obscene e-mail to AOL and that is ready to sue them for monitoring everyone's messages; Biff makes his annual visit to Yankees Spring Training; after Dave brings up David Copperfield's latest stunt "The Tornado of Fire," we go to the boiler room for George Clarke's "The Tornado of Soup," in which several buckets full of soup are thrown at him.

title: Hugh Grant, Sade

title: Paul Reubens, Run DMC & Stephan Jenkins

overview: The "Late Show All-Star Security Camera" finds 70's sitcom star Gabe Kaplan trying to sneak inside the theater; Dave and Gaines argue over a Top Ten list that may be too offensive to air on TV, but Dave reads it anyway; Alan rants about the upcoming final episode of Xena: Warrior Princess, and to no one's surprise, falls to the ground and sobs in the fetal position.

title: Paul Reubens, Run DMC & Stephan Jenkins

title: David Spade, Amanda & Jonny Schwebel

overview: Dave tells a lengthy "driving home on 684" story, and later he chats with a pair of fraturnal twins that recently interviewed former President Clinton.

title: David Spade, Amanda & Jonny Schwebel

title: Carson Daley, Jann Karem, The CBS Giant Orchestra

overview: After four days in the making, it's "Orchestra Night" at the Late Show, with fifty combined strings, brass, and woodwind players taking up nearly the entire stage; during Mailbag, Paul and Dave settle a small claims dispute on the new daytime law program "Tony Mendez: Angry Cuban Judge"; Carson Daly is introduced to the tune of Led Zeppelin's "Kashmir"; Dave gets a free harp lesson.

title: Mike Krzyzewski, Semisonic

overview: Dave fumes over the reworked DVD edition of Lawrence of Arabia, and Jerry Foley letterboxes Dave and turns him blue to show the home viewers what Daddy saw on the disc.  Later, he chats with Coach Mike Krzyzewski of NCAA men's hoops champ Duke University.

title: Mike Krzyzewski, Semisonic

title: Renee Zellweger, Stephen Malkmus

title: Renee Zellweger, Stephen Malkmus

title: Holly Hunter, Idlewild

overview: Dave returns to last night's rant about his faulty Lawrence of Arabia DVD, and announces that the producers sent him a new copy today, and that it did the same thing, thus leading Dave to the conclusion that his Pioneer DVD player was the problem all along.  Later in the show, he flips through a catalog to pick a new player.

title: Holly Hunter, Idlewild

title: Tom Green, Dr. Geoffrey Marcy

overview: Dave celebrates birthday #54 by repeatedly showing a Gap ad featuring a very comely woman dancing/walking; we are treated to a clip show of some of the various moments of the last year, including the "dingo" bite and the cottage cheese-loving duck; Maria mentions that Pioneer was willing to give Dave a new DVD player on-air, but Dave politely screamed "No!"; the Hi-Ho girls bring out a giant cake, and Biff delivers slices to the audience.

title: Tom Green, Dr. Geoffrey Marcy

title: LL Cool J, The Living End

overview: CBS Mailbag: "Who does your taxes?" Dave points out that someone named Jimmy does his taxes, and via flashback, we learn Jimmy is actually a dog.  At the end of the segment, Jimmy walks onstage to a standing ovation.  Also, Dave claims Paul and Felicia were married in Brussels, Belgium over the weekend, and ten accountants (including Fred Nigro) present the Top Ten.

title: LL Cool J, The Living End

title: Liv Tyler, Billy Idol

overview: Dave looks back at all the interviews he's done with booted Survivor contestants, then gives his usual cold-shoulder approach to 5th place finisher Rodger Bingham.

title: Liv Tyler, Billy Idol

title: Billy Crystal, The Bee-Gees

overview: Dave announces the woman from the Gap commercials is going to be on the show later this month, and then grumbles that he's given the Gap® several free runs of the commercial and he hasn't gotten any freebies from them. In a last ditch effort, Dave orders Jerry to run the commercial two more times, and near the end of the show he skims through their latest catalog.

title: Billy Crystal, The Bee-Gees

title: Don Rickles, Jayson Williams

overview: Dave reports CBS sales figures the Late Show has run about $750,000 worth of free Gap® commercials so far, and for the first fifteen minutes of the show Tony accounts the free items Dave may or may not be receiving (a $640 value).  In honor of having "Gap Girl" Melissa Bernheim on the show tomorrow night, George Clarke does his own version of the scintillating commercial.

title: Don Rickles, Jayson Williams

title: Sylvester Stallone, Green Day

overview: Throughout the night, "Gap Girl" Melissa Bernheim dances onstage; Dave mentions his victory at last night's American Comedy Awards; Dave says CBS will air this year's semi-controversial Miss Universe on May 11, so "Miss France, Elodie Gossuin" (Gerard) attempts to put at rest the idea that Miss France is male, with little conviction.

title: Sylvester Stallone, Green Day

title: John Goodman, Jeff Stilson

overview: Melissa Bernheim dances onstage again; during Mailbag, Dave's middle initial is added to the theatre marquee, but if falls off and kills a guy; John Goodman does his own version of dance, and then gives Dave a jar of cocktail okra.

title: John Goodman, Jeff Stilson

title: Kirsten Dunst, Cirque de Soleil

overview: Dave comments on Survivor contestant Elizabeth Filarski's hair loss and how the producers of the show did not come to her aid; Dave (repeatedly) shows a clip from last night's live performance of On Golden Pond, during which he rants about censorship after the clip shows a boy saying "bulls***ting'" rather than stand by Maria's desk, Dave invites Elizabeth to sit down; Kirsten Dunst celebrates her 19th birthday.

title: Kirsten Dunst, Cirque de Soleil

title: Matthew Broderick, Brandi Chastain

overview: Dave says the ladies on staff at the Empire State Building gave him a private viewing at the Hayden Planetarium.  Also, Dave shows a (fake) clip of The Weakest Link where "Anne Robinson" (Kathleen Ankers) goes on a profanity-laced tirade.

title: Matthew Broderick, Brandi Chastain

title: Regis Philbin, David Gray

overview: Dave tells multiple "It was so hot todayâ€¦" jokes; the outside cam catches a doctor at a sidewalk booth doing laser eye surgery with a magnifying glass; Dave plays the background music from "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" during his latest chat with Regis.

title: Regis Philbin, David Gray

title: Bill Murray, Stevie Nicks

overview: Dave announces he's the real Survivor; all sixteen of the show's most recent contestants present the Top Ten; Stevie Nicks performs "Candlebright."

title: Bill Murray, Stevie Nicks

title: Joan Cusack, Andy Kindler

overview: Shuggie Otis sits in on guitar, and later the band performs his one and only hit, "Strawberry Letter 23."  Also, during Mailbag, Gerard and his fake son Timmy comment on the pending writer's strike.

title: Joan Cusack, Andy Kindler

title: Tina Wesson, Kate Hudson, The Blind Boys of Alabama

overview: Dave mentions the Kentucky Derby, then whines about not getting to hear Dave Johnson saying "â€¦and down the stretch they come!" Luckily, the other Dave does it for Daddy by phone.  Later, Dave (the host) chats with Survivor: Outback champion Tina Wesson.

title: Uma Thurman, Blues Traveler

title: Uma Thurman, Blues Traveler

title: Kid Scientists, Juliette Lewis

overview: In her first appearance on the show, intuitive Deborah Lynn attempts to get George Clooney's phone number.  She gives Dave a random number, but it's invalid.  After the first commercial break, Dave asks her to find Pamela Anderson's number, but he ends up chatting with the owner of a trucking company in Idaho.

title: Kid Scientists, Juliette Lewis

title: Jenna Elfman, Destiny's Child

overview: Dave rants about last night's Country Music Awards, claiming it's not "real country" anymore; Harold Larkin addresses an important labor issue until the whistle blows and he has to go back to work; Jenna Elfman tells a funny (albeit lengthy) story about donating bone marrow.

title: Jenna Elfman, Destiny's Child

title: Heath Ledger, Lewis Black

overview: Mailbag: "I'm going to see a movie this weekend. Which one should I see?" Dave introduces a segment called "Kenny Sheehan's Movie Review," during which the stagehand watches a movie, and then hates it so much he destroys the projector.  Also, Dave wishes his mom (live via satellite) a Happy Mother's Day, so a stand-in for Dave gives Dorothy a hug, and later they chug a few Heinekens.

title: Heath Ledger, Lewis Black

title: Charlie Sheen, Missy Elliot

overview: Dave calls Art Kelly (the theater receptionist) about a possibly offensive joke from last Fridays' monologue involving Miss Columbia and having smuggling heroin as her talent.  Dave apologizes (sort of) to a Columbian consulate, then goes on with the rest of show.  Also, "Biff Henderson's America" takes a look at the hamlet of Whiting, Maine.

title: Charlie Sheen, Missy Elliot

title: John Travolta, R.E.M.

overview: Returning to last night's controversy, Dave announces Miss Columbia 2001 will be a guest on Thursday's show, then profusely apologizes for the heroin-smuggling remark; Dave shows an ad for CNN's season-ending cliffhanger; R.E.M. performs "All the Way to Reno (You're Going To Be a Star").

title: John Travolta, R.E.M.

title: Mike Myers, David Byrne

overview: Dave tells a string of "It's so dryâ€¦" jokes during the monologue; David Byrne performs "Like Humans Do."

title: Mike Myers, David Byrne

title: Andrea Noceti, Jack Hannah, Ricky Martin

overview: A technical issue near Paul's keyboards is repaired in the middle of the first act; Dave mentions that a cover of The Weathergirls' "It's Raining Men" (written by Paul in 1983) is the #1 hit in the UK for the second week in a row; Dave apologizes in person to Miss Columbia Andrea Noceli, then almost forgets to give her flowers.

title: Kelsey Grammar, Smothers Brothers

overview: Mailbag: harp player Gloria Agostini plays live accompaniment for the chin-rubbing flashbacks, Anton feeds his goldfish chips and salsa, and Tony ruins the season finale of The Sopranos by dropping the bombshell en espanol.

title: Kelsey Grammar, Smothers Brothers

title: Ray Romano, Dennis Tito

overview: Buddy Guy sits in on guitar; Dave congratulates Regis on his much-deserved Daytime Emmy win; Steph/Monty tells an amusing story about her incontinent Doberman; Alan Kalter has a special message for the five wives of a recently convicted polygamist in Colorado City, Utah.

title: Ray Romano, Dennis Tito

title: Stupid Human Tricks, Ellen DeGeneres

overview: Dave shows the audience his favorite (bogus) moment from last night's show: astronaut/billionaire Dennis Tito vaporizing Dave's head with his laser eyes.  Also, Ellen Degeneres promotes an upcoming cable special, while a Stupid Human Trick is performed twice.

title: Stupid Human Tricks, Ellen DeGeneres

title: Alec Baldwin, Yogi Berra

overview: Ray Benson sits in; "NYPD Chief of Police" William DeLace gives tips to college grads; baseball great Lawrence "Yogi" Berra promotes his autobiography.

title: Alec Baldwin, Yogi Berra

title: Tom Brokaw, Badly Drawn Boy

overview: Dave celebrates Bob Dylan's 60th birthday with concert footage of a very old man struggling to play the guitar; Tony Orlando interrupts Dave to sing an original number about Memorial Day; Badly Drawn Boy (aka Damon Gough) performs "Once Around the Block."

title: Tom Brokaw, Badly Drawn Boy

title: Danny DeVito, Larry Miller

overview: Mailbag: "Have you ever seen the Monkey Man?"  Dave introduces the Monkey Man, who as any keen-eyed viewer can attest, is actually Gerard Mulligan in disguise.  Monkey Man shows us a clip what is supposed to be his footage of him wrecking havoc, but instead it's him superimposed on Shecky's "monkey washing the cat" stock footage.  Afterward, Dave observes, "That's it. That's the lowest we've sunk... ever."

title: Danny DeVito, Larry Miller

title: Helio Castroneves, Tom Dreesen, Lucinda Williams

overview: Dave presents the new studio floor, which is now dark blue after several years of being crimson red; Dave admits he's having problems with his computer; Biff mentions that he's lost twenty pounds in the last month, then introduces yet another "Fun with a Bullhorn" segment.

title: David Duchovny, Trisha Yearwood

overview: Paul accidentally interrupts the monologue by getting attacked by a bee during the monologue, and Dave gives him grief for the remainder of the show.

title: David Duchovny, Trisha Yearwood

title: Jimmy Fallon, The Black Crowes

overview: It's time for a segment called "For the Kids." George Clarke hogs the attention of an ice cream vendor, a Toys r Us employee takes a bow, Tony attempts to teach basic phrases in Spanish before going on another one of his rants, and Alan gives birth.

title: Jimmy Fallon, The Black Crowes

title: Dan Rather, Elvis Costello & Anne Sofie von Otter

overview: Dave drones on and on about a buzzkill staffer who declined Dave's offer of a free apple; in honor of this unknown staffer, Paul reprises his hit song "Lumpy Colon"; Dave repeats Rupert's very first "bothering people" bit from 1994.

title: Andy Dick, Brian Regan

overview: During Mailbag, Dave is repelled by President Bush's daughter "Debbie" (Gerard); ten CBS affiliate weathermen present the Top Ten; Andy Dick promotes Go Fish.

title: Andy Dick, Brian Regan

title: Marv Albert, Sugar Ray

overview: Dave criticizes the Los Angeles Lakers' "pixie" jerseys; Dave shows news footage of a bear in somebody's swimming pool, and then claims it's his backyard; Paul introduces some dweeb bouncing on a giant red beach ball.

title: Marv Albert, Sugar Ray

title: Luke Perry, Jim White

overview: Paul wins the latest round of "Late Show Pay Phone Trifecta"; Dave chats with Steph/Monty via telephone to discuss a blind date that never happened; the "Top Ten Other Television Shows Produced by Saddam Hussein" is sponsored by Altoids.

title: Luke Perry, Jim White

title: Kim Cattrell, Mary Chapin Carpenter

overview: Dave helps Paul with some computer problems; in honor of the coming demise of Bozo the Clown, Dave shows (bogus) footage of the kiddie show star; Tony Mendez tries to help NYC's reputation by going out and giving a tourist some help, only to end up shoplifting a VCR at a electronics store.

title: Kim Cattrell, Mary Chapin Carpenter

title: Star Jones, blink-182

overview: Dave continues to discuss the retirement of Bozo the Clown, but his remarks about big, red, ugly hair results in an inevitable hissy fit from Alan.  Also, Dave honors the passing of Leonard Tepper with old clips of "Leonard Tepper's Hidden Video" and Dave directing him and Rupert on how to annoy people.

title: Star Jones, blink-182

title: Jon Stewart, David Brenner

overview: Mailbag: "Can I host the show for a few minutes?" Sure enough, viewer Jason Lynch is hosting the show, while Dave sits in the green room watching Leno.  Also, Paul admits that he just can't get the hang of one of Dave's favorite phrases: "â€¦and down the stretch they come!"

title: Jon Stewart, David Brenner

title: Dikenbe Mutombo, David Bowley, Cesaria Evora

overview: After Paul admits that he doesn't recall what he looks like, Dave calls receptionist Art Kelly to ask if he's ever been formally introduced to the bandleader.  Art doesn't give Dave a straight answer.

title: Tom Arnold, David Sedaris

overview: Team Rahal racer Kenny Brack inexpicably sits in on guitar, while David Sedaris reads a selection from his new book.

title: Tom Arnold, David Sedaris

title: Jimmy Kimmel, PJ Harvey

overview: A remarkably slim and trim Biff introduces footage of him hanging out at the Grand Prix in Detroit.  Also, Dave and Paul (of all people) talk about hair care, which proceeds into a new segment called "Hairpiece- Not a Hairpiece."

title: Jimmy Kimmel, PJ Harvey

title: Ewan McGregor, Moby

overview: Paul sits in the guest chair for five minutes so he can promote Cover Wars, a new game show he's hosting on VH1.  Also, Alan announces that Epil stop n' spray is the new official sponsor of the Top Ten list, then shows video footage of it's hair "restoration" abilities.

title: Ewan McGregor, Moby

title: Chris Elliot, Harry Hill

overview: Mailbag: "What would you do if the world was coming to an end?"  Dave admits he doesn't know much about this topic, so he introduces astrophysicist "Dr. Saul PerlmÃ¼tter" (Gerard), who announces that the world will end somewhat earlier than was previously thought; around Labor Day 2001, an eerie prediction.

title: Chris Elliot, Harry Hill

title: John McCain, Shawn Wayans

overview: Dave has another rant about his computer problems, claiming that Late Show techno-guru Walter Kim keeps coming to his house on weekends to try to help, but he steers clear of insulting IBM because of an advertising agreement with CBS.  Also, Dave brags out Max Papis' (of Team Rahal) victory in last weekend's Portland 200.

title: John McCain, Shawn Wayans

title: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Depeche Mode

overview: Dave continues to steam over his technological issues; Catherine Zeta-Jones calls Dave "Jay" and profusely apologizes; Depeche Mode performs "I Feel Loved."

title: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Depeche Mode

title: Marlon Wayans, Alan Webb, Coldplay

overview: Dave's computer problems only get worse, as he couldn't name a certain part he needed, causing IBM to send him the wrong part.  Also, Dave chats with prep athlete Alan Webb, the new national high school mile record holder.

title: Marlon Wayans, Alan Webb, Coldplay

title: Sean Hayes, Brian Wilson, Darrius Rucker, Matthew Sweet

overview: Dave goes on a spiel about the traffic on the interstate this morning; an "Incredible Dog Challenge" is held outside, with the winning dog jumping over a giant phony check for a million dollars; Brian Wilson, Darius Rucker, and Matthew Sweet perform The Beach Boys' "Sail On Sailor."

title: Tony Danza, Nick DiPaolo

overview: Mailbag: all of tonight's letters are read by James Earl Jones, George Clarke's flashback to a night of sex and gambling is sponsored by Donald Trump's Taj Mahal hotel, and an alleged Late Show writer is attacked by a bear.

title: Tony Danza, Nick DiPaolo

title: Reese Witherspoon, Jonatha Brooke

overview: Dave announces that he may have parasites crawling around head, prompting Paul to call him a "maggot brain"; Dave and Steph/Monty go over vacation pictures; Dave confirms that he has parasites by taking a sentence on a blue card too literally; a guy bouncing a giant tether ball to his head makes an appearance on "Is This Anything?"

title: Reese Witherspoon, Jonatha Brooke

title: Julia Roberts, Travis

overview: Dave announces that Jude Brennan's cousin (a parasite expert) has told him that there's nothing to worry about.  Also, on a remarkably star-studded night, Puff Daddy appears for a special Top Ten list, while Dave sees through Julia Robert's blouse and asks her if she's getting laid.

title: Julia Roberts, Travis

title: Edward Norton, Dido

overview: Dave grumbles about the lack of quality guests appearing on the show, during which Paul comments on his inappropriate question towards Julia Roberts ("Are you getting laid these days?") last night.  Dave replies with "exclusive" footage of Paul asking Barbara Bush the same question.  Also, Pat, Kenny, and Harold Larkin star in the new HBO series "Sexy Guys, Sexy City," while a renegade blue card knocks out Tommy Lasorda.

title: Edward Norton, Dido

title: Juliana Marguiles, George Miller

overview: Dave theorizes on the show's four Emmy nominations (announced earlier that day)- either no one's watching or the voters don't care anymore; for the second night in a row, Alan is beaten up by a guy twice his size; a comedy bit from Show #499 about Steve Martin's preparations for appearing as a guest is repeated.

title: Juliana Marguiles, George Miller

title: Vince Vaughn, Elayne Boosler

overview: Dave introduces "live satellite feed" of President Bush staring of into space; during Mailbag, Alan throws one of tonight's letter writers (played by Jay Johnson) out of a fourth-story window; ten chefs present the Top Ten.

title: Vince Vaughn, Elayne Boosler

title: Piedmont Bird Callers, Hank Azaria, Maria McKee

overview: Rather than come out of nowhere, Dave orders the muscle guy to pummel Alan; during a segment called "Summertime Leftovers," Dave once again shows footage of his "look-alike" (himself, circa his morning show) playing "Camptown Races" on the fiddle; Simpsons star Hank Azaria plugs America's Sweethearts.

title: Kelly Ripa, Bob Sarlotte

overview: Alan is caught nibbling on a pizza, but surprisingly doesn't get beaten up; Dave makes a snarky comment about Jay Leno's chin; former David Letterman Show announcer Bob Sarlette talks football with Dave over the closing credits.

title: Kelly Ripa, Bob Sarlotte

title: John McEnroe, Youssou N'Dour

overview: Alan orders a pizza, and the delivery guy beats him up; live via satellite from the Indianapolis suburbs, Dorothy celebrates her 80th birthday with a Dave impersonator and a fridge full of Colt 45®; John McEnroe is interviewed twice after Dave gets curious as to which fellow tennis players he's dated.

title: John McEnroe, Youssou N'Dour

title: Jon Favreau, The Holmes Brothers

overview: Another pizza for Alan results in another beating for Alan; Dave shows a photo of the FBI Building with the "I" missing; Joan Osbourne and The Holmes Brothers perform "Can't No Grave Hold My Body Down."

title: Jon Favreau, The Holmes Brothers

title: Jeff Meyer, Christopher Walken, Widespread Panic

overview: A celebration for Calvert's 80th birthday turns into an excuse for Dave to ignore him and flirt with the Hi-Ho girls; Dave chats with Jeff Meyer, who named a poplar tree after Daddy; Christopher Walken talks about his recent appearance in the Fatboy Slim video "Weapon of Choice."

title: Tom Selleck, David Rakoff

overview: Delbert McClinton sits in; Steph/Monty (live via telephone from the 12th floor) discusses in length her plans from last weekend; Tom Selleck introduces an old movie clip of him, and then plays the ukulele.

title: Tom Selleck, David Rakoff

title: Mark Wahlberg, Michael Lomonaco, Tegan & Sara

overview: Dave proudly announces that he's wearing orange socks tonight, but only so he can shove Steph's face into a birthday cake after the show; Alan gets beat up yet again, and remains bruised and bloodied for the rest of the show; Mark Wahlberg promotes the remake of Planet of the Apes.

title: Greg Kinnear, Afro Celt Sound System & Peter Gabriel

overview: The tambourine player sitting in with the band beats up Alan; Dave shows another old comedy clip to kill time (Show #818, Dave's harassment of delivery people); Greg Kinnear tells Dave what it's like to pilot a single-engine airplane.

title: Marilu Henner, Hugh Fink

overview: Mailbag: "How long has Paul been bald?"  Dave fears that this might be a sensitive question, but Paul rubs his chin anyway.  A flashback reveals that Paul used to have a long, wavy mane before an accident with Dave's chemistry set turned him into a bald, hideous freak.  Vowing revenge, Paul turns into a superhero and eggs Dave's car.

title: Marilu Henner, Hugh Fink

title: Kristin Davis, Nanci Griffith, Mark Borschardt

overview: Some guy dressed up as "Lance Armstrong" comes onstage on a bicycle and beats up Alan, then runs over to Hello Deli to pummel Rupert.  Later, Dave shows photos of him stuffing Steph/Monty's face into a birthday cake, while filmmakers Mark Borchardt and Mike Shank go to Comic-Con.

title: Sean Combs

overview: Dave makes Rupert play a deli-themed version of "Beat the Clock."  Later, after his conversation with Sean Combs goes longer than expected, Dave is forced to chat with newsanchor Daljit Dhaliwal for only a few seconds.

title: Sean Combs

title: Lance Armstrong, Thora Birch, Jamie O'Neal

title: Nicole Kidman, Iggy Pop

title: Nicole Kidman, Iggy Pop

title: Antonio Banderas, Jeffrey Ross

title: Antonio Banderas, Jeffrey Ross

Season 9

title: Will Ferrell, Tom Dreesen

overview: 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.

title: Will Ferrell, Tom Dreesen

title: Bob Newhart, Maxwell

title: Bob Newhart, Maxwell

title: National Hollerin' Champions, Julia Stiles, Habib Koite & Bamada

title: Brooke Shields, John McEnroe, Joe Henry

title: Brooke Shields, John McEnroe, Joe Henry

title: Eric Kraff, Goran Ivanisevic

title: Eric Kraff, Goran Ivanisevic

title: Connie Chung

overview: 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."

title: Connie Chung

title: Jason Biggs, Daniel Tosh, Etta James

title: Jason Biggs, Daniel Tosh, Etta James

title: Charles Grodin, Michael Franti & Spearhead

title: Sarah Jessica Parker, John Witherspoon

overview: Mayor Guiliani interrupts Dave's monologue; Sarah Jessica Parker promotes "Sex & the City."

title: Sarah Jessica Parker, John Witherspoon

title: Helen Fielding, Al Lubel

title: Helen Fielding, Al Lubel

title: Tom Arnold, Brandi Chastain, Ralph Stanley & The Whites

title: David Schwimmer, Bjork

title: David Schwimmer, Bjork

title: Carson Daly, US Marine Corps

title: Carson Daly, US Marine Corps

title: Tim Robbins, Amy Sedaris, Jimmy Eat World

title: Eugene Levy, Rich Hall

title: Eugene Levy, Rich Hall

title: Dan Rather, Regis Philbin

overview: In the first show following the terrorist destruction of the World Trade Center, Dave welcomes CBS anchorman Dan Rather and Regis Philbin.

title: Dan Rather, Regis Philbin

title: Bryant Gumbel, Denis Leary, Tori Amos

title: Bryant Gumbel, Denis Leary, Tori Amos

title: Matthew Broderick, John Miller, Odetta & The Boys Choir of Harlem

title: Walter Cronkite, Will Ferrell, Jewel

title: Walter Cronkite, Will Ferrell, Jewel

title: Merideth Viera, Stephen Ambrose, Sheryl Crow, Emmylou Harris, and Gillian Welch

title: Rudolph Giuliani, Katie Harmon

overview: Dave welcomes national hero Rudy Guiliani to the show for the first time since the WTC disaster.

title: Rudolph Giuliani, Katie Harmon

title: Marcia Gay Harden, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Pete Yorn

title: Thomas Von Essen, Ben Stiller, Tenacious D

title: Hillary Clinton, Cast of '42nd Street'

title: Hillary Clinton, Cast of '42nd Street'

title: Jason Alexander, Don Zimmer, Wyclef Jean

title: Elton John, Steve Zahn

title: Elton John, Steve Zahn

title: Kate Beckinsale, Chris Kattan, Sarah Harmer

title: John Cusack, Grant Paulsen, Joe Strummer

overview: During "What's the Deal With Old Guys and Enormous Glasses?" Dave wears a 70's-era pair of specs; John Cusack promotes Serendipity.

title: Owen Wilson, Lisa Ling, Ryan Adams

overview: Paul composes a song about people that look like Burt Reynolds; Owen Wilson plugs Zoolander.

title: Owen Wilson, Lisa Ling, Ryan Adams

title: Joshua Jackson, Tiki Barber, Emo Phillips

overview: 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.

title: Farrah Fawcett, Tina Fey, Garbage

title: Farrah Fawcett, Tina Fey, Garbage

title: Tom Cavanagh, Steve Hartman, Leona Naess

title: Nathan Lane, Cokie Roberts

title: Nathan Lane, Cokie Roberts

title: Bruce Willis, Cody Arens, Alicia Keys

overview: 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.

title: Bruce Willis, Cody Arens, Alicia Keys

title: Rose McGowen, Sarah Vowell, Jim Gaffigan

title: Steve Kroft, Bruce McCall, John Mellencamp

title: Jack Hannah, Justin Long, Daniel Rodriguez

title: Ethan Hawke, Judith Miller, Quincy Jones

title: John McCain, Brittany Murphy, Macy Gray

title: John McCain, Brittany Murphy, Macy Gray

title: Kevin Kline, Richard Holbrooke, Caroline Rhea

title: David Hyde Pierce, U2

title: David Hyde Pierce, U2

title: David Spade, Marv Albert, Laurie Anderson

title: Kevin Spacey, Amy Sedaris

title: Kevin Spacey, Amy Sedaris

title: Tom Brokaw, Gene Catron

title: Tom Brokaw, Gene Catron

title: John Travolta, Harland Williams

title: John Travolta, Harland Williams

title: Jack Black, Tony Bennett

title: Jack Black, Tony Bennett

title: Billy Crystal, Britney Spears

title: Billy Crystal, Britney Spears

title: Marge Helgenberger, Gil de Ferran, Lyle Lovett

title: Stupid Pet Tricks, Vince Vaughn, Faith Evans

title: Richard Dreyfus, Brett Butler

title: Richard Dreyfus, Brett Butler

title: Martin Lawrence, Natalie Merchant

title: Martin Lawrence, Natalie Merchant

title: Barbara Walters, David Radcliffe, Natalie Merchant

title: Harry Connick Jr., Bernie Mac

title: Harry Connick Jr., Bernie Mac

title: Steve Martin, Earl Scruggs

title: Steve Martin, Earl Scruggs

title: Kevin James, Deion Sanders

title: Kevin James, Deion Sanders

title: Julia Roberts, Shelby Lynne

title: Julia Roberts, Shelby Lynne

title: Jenna Elfman, Kid Rock

title: Jenna Elfman, Kid Rock

title: David Sedaris, Five for Fighting

title: David Sedaris, Five for Fighting

title: Ray Romano, Mitch Hedberg

title: Ray Romano, Mitch Hedberg

title: Kelly Ripa, Mort Sahl

title: Kelly Ripa, Mort Sahl

title: George Clooney, Martha Stewart

title: George Clooney, Martha Stewart

title: Noah Wyle, George Miller, Carole King

title: Noah Wyle, George Miller, Carole King

title: Julia Stiles, Jeff Gordon

title: Julia Stiles, Jeff Gordon

title: Jada Pinkett Smith, Thomas Friedman

title: Jada Pinkett Smith, Thomas Friedman

title: Ellen DeGeneres, Dave Gorman, Kelly Goldsmith

title: Mariah Carey, Elijah Wood, Stereophonics

title: Andy Garcia, Chris Matthews

title: Andy Garcia, Chris Matthews

title: Kid Scientists, Liv Tyler, Cake

title: Kid Scientists, Liv Tyler, Cake

title: Michelle Pfeiffer, Dennis Regan

title: Michelle Pfeiffer, Dennis Regan

title: Meg Ryan, Diana Krall

title: Meg Ryan, Diana Krall

title: Kevin Spacey, Jerome Bettis, Jane Monheit

title: Jamie Foxx, Rhys Ifans, Darlene Love

title: Jamie Foxx, Rhys Ifans, Darlene Love

title: Marisa Tomei, Lenny Kravitz

title: Marisa Tomei, Lenny Kravitz

title: Peter Jennings, Tom Ryan

title: Peter Jennings, Tom Ryan

title: Ian McKellan, Phil Simms

title: Ian McKellan, Phil Simms

title: Rudolph Giuliani, P.O.D.

title: Rudolph Giuliani, P.O.D.

title: Lauren Graham, Eddie Brill

title: Lauren Graham, Eddie Brill

title: Gwyneth Paltrow, Starsailor

title: Gwyneth Paltrow, Starsailor

title: Cate Blanchett, Timothy Treadwell

title: Cate Blanchett, Timothy Treadwell

title: Jennifer Connelly, Colin Soloway

overview: 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.

title: Jennifer Connelly, Colin Soloway

title: Jack Black, Foo Fighters

title: Jack Black, Foo Fighters

title: Tom Cruise, Tom Papa

title: Tom Cruise, Tom Papa

title: Ethan Zohn, Josh Hartnett, Remy Zero

title: Ethan Zohn, Josh Hartnett, Remy Zero

title: Cuba Gooding Jr., Jewel

title: Cuba Gooding Jr., Jewel

title: David Brenner, Howie Long, Jewel

title: David Brenner, Howie Long, Jewel

title: Cynthia Nixon, Mario Andretti, Willie Nelson & Rob Thomas

title: Darrell Hammond, Elayne Boosler, Willie Nelson & Lyle Lovett

title: Jimmy Kimmell, Julie Bowen, Cracker

title: Jimmy Kimmell, Julie Bowen, Cracker

title: Bruce Willis, Ivan Neville

title: Bruce Willis, Ivan Neville

title: Tim Russert, Jason Schwartzman

title: Tim Russert, Jason Schwartzman

title: Merv Griffin, Phantom Planet

title: Merv Griffin, Phantom Planet

title: Regis Philbin, Steven Wright

title: Regis Philbin, Steven Wright

title: LL Cool J, John McEnroe

title: LL Cool J, John McEnroe

title: Amy Brenneman, Martin Rees, Shakira

overview: Disgraced Enron CEO "Kenneth Lay" sits in with the band, and is later seen shredding songsheets.

title: Amy Brenneman, Martin Rees, Shakira

title: Adam Vinatieri, Chris Matthews

title: Adam Vinatieri, Chris Matthews

title: Mariska Harkitay, George Divoky, Alan Jackson

title: Andy Richter, Jake Johannsen

title: Andy Richter, Jake Johannsen

title: Janet Jackson, Enrique Iglesias

overview: 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."

title: Janet Jackson, Enrique Iglesias

title: Denis Leary, India.Arie

title: Denis Leary, India.Arie

title: Kelly Clark, Jeri Ryan

title: Kelly Clark, Jeri Ryan

title: Calista Flockhart, Incubus

title: Calista Flockhart, Incubus

title: Colin Farrell, Colin Quinn

title: Colin Farrell, Colin Quinn

title: Ross Powers, Mila Kunis

title: Ross Powers, Mila Kunis

title: Casey FitzRandolph, Ashleigh Banfield

title: Casey FitzRandolph, Ashleigh Banfield

title: Simon Ammann, Kevin Bacon

title: Simon Ammann, Kevin Bacon

title: Halle Berry, Jonny Moseley

title: Halle Berry, Jonny Moseley

title: Richard Dreyfuss, Jeff Foxworthy

title: Richard Dreyfuss, Jeff Foxworthy

title: Jill Bakken and Vonnetta Flowers, Kelsey Grammer, Alanis Morissette

title: Martin Short, Jack Hanna

title: Martin Short, Jack Hanna

title: Stupid Human Tricks, Cher

overview: 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."

title: Stupid Human Tricks, Cher

title: Cokie Roberts, Al Lubel

title: Cokie Roberts, Al Lubel

title: Ray Romano, Jason Kidd

title: Ray Romano, Jason Kidd

title: Regis Philbin, Andie MacDowell, Evelyn Glennie

title: John McCain, The White Stripes

overview: 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."

title: John McCain, The White Stripes

title: Jon Stewart, Kit Armstrong

overview: 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.

title: Jon Stewart, Kit Armstrong

title: Bonnie Hunt, N.E.R.D.

overview: 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."

title: Bonnie Hunt, N.E.R.D.

title: Adam Arkin, Amy Sedaris, Midnight Oil

overview: 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.

title: Adam Arkin, Amy Sedaris, Midnight Oil

title: Barbara Walters, Shannon McNally

overview: 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.

title: Barbara Walters, Shannon McNally

title: Peter Krause, Doris Kearns Goodwin

overview: 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.

title: Peter Krause, Doris Kearns Goodwin

title: Robin Williams, Sevendust

overview: 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."

title: Robin Williams, Sevendust

title: Andy Dick, Mike Britt

overview: 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.

title: Andy Dick, Mike Britt

title: Marv Albert, Charlotte Ross

overview: 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.

title: Marv Albert, Charlotte Ross

title: Tim Robbins, Jimmie Walker, Cast of Oklahoma

overview: During the latest Celebrity X-Ray Challenge, Dave persuades Rupert to lip sync a song from Oklahoma!

title: Michael J. Fox, Patti Smith

overview: 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."

title: Michael J. Fox, Patti Smith

title: Selma Blair, Dick Enberg

overview: Biff introduces footage from his latest trip to Yankees Spring Training in Florida, while a fully-packed suitcase is subjected to "Will It Float?"

title: Selma Blair, Dick Enberg

title: Bob Newhart, Demetri Martin

overview: 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.

title: Bob Newhart, Demetri Martin

title: Rosie Perez, George Miller

overview: 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.

title: Rosie Perez, George Miller

title: John Ashcroft

overview: 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.

title: John Ashcroft

title: Sandra Bullock, Billy Norris, Sheryl Crow

overview: 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."

title: Dee Dee Davis, Cameron Diaz, The Strokes

overview: Dave receives another comedy class project from Miss Markey's Kindergarten class, while The Strokes perform "Take It or Leave It."

title: Matthew Conaughey, John Witherspoon

overview: 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.

title: Matthew Conaughey, John Witherspoon

title: Ashton Kutcher, Oliver Atukudzi

overview: Dave mentions that he bumped his head over the weekend, then comments on the recent drought in NYC.

title: Ashton Kutcher, Oliver Atukudzi

title: Landon Shuffett, Seth Green, Elvis Costello

overview: 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)."

title: Tiffani Thiessen, Bill Walton, Bonnie Raitt

overview: 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."

title: Charlie Sheen, Paul Westerberg

overview: Another "Incredible Dog Challenge" is postponed by rain; Dave wears his ugly red glasses again; Cee-Lo sings "Closet Freak."

title: Charlie Sheen, Paul Westerberg

title: The Rock, Dwayne Kennedy

overview: 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."

title: The Rock, Dwayne Kennedy

title: Charlie Sheen, Paul Westerberg

overview: 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."

title: Charlie Sheen, Paul Westerberg

title: Incredible Dog Challenge, Debra Messing, Wilco

overview: 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.

title: Kirsten Dunst, Steve Nash, Angie Stone & The O'Jays

overview: 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."

title: Tobey Maquire, Trey Anastasio

overview: "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.

title: Tobey Maquire, Trey Anastasio

title: Jennifer Garner, Jim Gaffigan

overview: 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.

title: Jennifer Garner, Jim Gaffigan

title: Mary Tyler Moore, Norah Jones

overview: The outside cam catches Spider-Man jacking a car; Dave and Mary Tyler Moore play catch; Norah Jones performs "Don't Know Why."

title: Mary Tyler Moore, Norah Jones

title: Richard Gere, Reggie Miller

overview: 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.

title: Richard Gere, Reggie Miller

title: Will Ferrell, Tom Waits

overview: 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.

title: Will Ferrell, Tom Waits

title: Hugh Grant, Tony Hawk

overview: Skateboarding great Tony Hawk demonstrates his wares out on 53rd Street.

title: Hugh Grant, Tony Hawk

title: Gillian Andersen, Jonathan Katz

overview: 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.

title: Gillian Andersen, Jonathan Katz

title: Liza Minnelli

overview: Dave chats with the latest Survivor loser Robert "The General" DeCanio, while Liza Minnelli performs "Some People" from the musical Gypsy.

title: Liza Minnelli

title: Kid Scientists, Allison Janney, Al Green

overview: 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.

title: Alec Baldwin, Ted Nugent

overview: Tony Mendez goes home with an audience member (see recap), while Dave and rocker/sportsman Ted Nugent cook rabbit.

title: Alec Baldwin, Ted Nugent

title: Stupid Human Tricks, Natalie Portman, X-ecutioners, Xzhibit, Biohazard

overview: 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.

title: Kathie Lee Gifford, Brian Regan

overview: 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.

title: Kathie Lee Gifford, Brian Regan

title: Vecepia Towerey, Hilary Swank, The Firecrackers

overview: 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.

title: Diane Sawyer, Jesse Martin

overview: 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.

title: Diane Sawyer, Jesse Martin

title: Jennifer Lopez, April Kleinschmidt, Patty Loveless

overview: 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.

title: Jon Favreau, David Rakoff, Anton Figg

overview: 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.

title: Jon Favreau, David Rakoff, Anton Figg

title: Charles Grodin, Wendy Liebman

overview: 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.

title: Charles Grodin, Wendy Liebman

title: Jimmy Kimmel, Tom Dreesen, Goo Goo Dolls

overview: 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.

title: Celine Dion, Helio Castroneves

overview: 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.

title: Celine Dion, Helio Castroneves

title: Chris Rock, Jack Johnson

overview: 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.

title: Chris Rock, Jack Johnson

title: Nicolas Cage, Abi Thomas, Jimmy Eat World

overview: 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.

title: Zach Braff, Kathleen Madigan

overview: 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.

title: Zach Braff, Kathleen Madigan

title: Christian Slater, David Bowie

overview: 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."

title: Christian Slater, David Bowie

title: Sarah Michelle Gellar, John McEnroe

overview: 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.

title: Sarah Michelle Gellar, John McEnroe

title: Freddie Prinze, Jr., Alicia Keys

overview: Dave and Paul talk about their cholesterol levels; Freddie Prinze, Jr. promotes Scooby-Doo; Alicia Keys sings "How Come You Don't Call Me?"

title: Freddie Prinze, Jr., Alicia Keys

title: Jodie Foster, Jack Hanna

title: Jodie Foster, Jack Hanna

title: Matt Damon, Marc Maron

overview: 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.

title: Matt Damon, Marc Maron

title: Stupid Human Tricks, Tom Cruise, The Flatlanders

overview: 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.

title: Ellen DeGeneres, Al Franken

overview: 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.

title: Ellen DeGeneres, Al Franken

title: Piedmont Birdcallers, Lauren Ambrose, Moby

overview: The bird callers of Piedmont High School demonstrate their wares once more; Moby sings "We Are Made of Stars."

title: Harrison Ford, ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead

overview: 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."

title: Connie Chung, Gary Mule Deer

overview: Biff and Bruce Willis push pins in Hawaii during CBS Mailbag, while Dave lands on the cover of "Martha Stewart Living."

title: Connie Chung, Gary Mule Deer

title: Will Smith, Landon Donovan, Yo Yo Ma & The Silk Road Project

overview: 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.

title: National Hollering Champions, Adam Sandler, Trik Turner

overview: Dave makes several enlightening remarks about the National Hollerin' Champions from North Carolina, who later perform their winning hollers; Adam Sandler plugs Mr. Deeds.

title: Tom Brokaw, Bow Wow

overview: Dave reads from random wedding announcements in the New York Times in a segment called "Will It Last?"

title: Tom Brokaw, Bow Wow

title: Michelle Williams, Barry Sonnenfeld

overview: 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.

title: Michelle Williams, Barry Sonnenfeld

title: Christina Ricci, Daniel Tosh, Ben Kweller

overview: 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."

title: Tom Hanks, Dolly Parton

overview: 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?"

title: Tom Hanks, Dolly Parton

title: Stupid Pet Tricks, Jude Law, rubyhorse

overview: Zeke, the "Rabid Dingo" that bit Dave in June 2000, makes a return appearance on "Stupid Pet Tricks."  Later, rubyhorse sings "Sparkle."

title: Stupid Pet Tricks, Jude Law, rubyhorse

title: Robin Williams, Pat Green

overview: 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.

title: Robin Williams, Pat Green

title: Paul Newman, Counting Crows

overview: Dave plays "Know Your Current Events" with the audience.  Later, Paul Newman talks about auto racing while promoting "Road to Perdition."

title: Paul Newman, Counting Crows

title: Nathan Lane, Hugh Fink

overview: 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.

title: Nathan Lane, Hugh Fink

title: Serena Williams, Tom Arnold, Dave Matthews Band

overview: 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.

title: Catherine Keener, Mario Batali, Solomon Burke

overview: 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.

title: Sarah Jessica Parker, Etta James

overview: 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."

title: Sarah Jessica Parker, Etta James

title: Geena Davis, Robert Plant

overview: 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."

title: Geena Davis, Robert Plant

title: Ted Koppel, Wendy Liebman

overview: 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.

title: Ted Koppel, Wendy Liebman

title: Haley Joel Osment, Bill Scheft, Dashboard Confessional

overview: George Clarke flies a kite from a taxi; Haley Joel Osment promotes his movie, "The Country Bears;" Dashboard Confessional performs "Saints and Sailors."

title: Kristen Johnson, Kinky

overview: Rupert goes golfing; Calvert DeForest turns 81; Kristen Johnston promotes her appearance in Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" in Central Park.

title: Kristen Johnson, Kinky

title: Dana Carvey, Ben Kilham

overview: 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.

title: Dana Carvey, Ben Kilham

title: Amy Sedaris, Chazz Palminteri, Weezer

overview: During "Know Your Current Events," Dave seems to fixate on attractive women.  Later, Weezer plays "Keep Fishin'."

title: Amy Sedaris, Chazz Palminteri, Weezer

title: Bill Cosby, Tift Merritt

overview: 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.

title: Bill Cosby, Tift Merritt

title: Julia Stiles, Mike Daisey, Wyclef Jean

overview: 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.

title: Julia Stiles, Mike Daisey, Wyclef Jean

title: Joan Rivers, Zooey Deschanel

overview: Dave and Rupert play "The Late Show Celebrity X-Ray Challenge."  Tonight's celebrity is James Caan.

title: Joan Rivers, Zooey Deschanel

title: Blaine Mayhugh, Joaquin Phoenix, Little Richard

overview: Dave reads articles from obscure newspapers in a segment called "Small Town News."  Later, Little Richard sings "Good Golly, Miss Molly."

title: Mike Myers, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band

overview: Mike Myers promotes "Austin Powers in Goldmember" and Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band performs "The Rising."

title: Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Mitch Hedberg

overview: Biff's Summer Tour continues as Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform "Lonesome Day."

title: Matthew Perry, The Vines

overview: 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.

title: Matthew Perry, The Vines

title: Robin Williams, James Taylor

overview: 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."

title: Robin Williams, James Taylor

title: Al Pacino, Roger Clemens

overview: Dave shows a timeline of President Bush's vacation, while Al Pacino promotes the movie "Simone."

title: Al Pacino, Roger Clemens

title: Elizabeth Hurley, Tom Ryan

overview: 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."

title: Elizabeth Hurley, Tom Ryan

title: Stupid Human Tricks, Jimmy Fallon, Dirty Vegas

overview: "SNL" star Jimmy Fallon promotes the MTV Video Music Awards, which he's hosting.

title: Chris Elliot, Eliza Dushku, Dixie Chicks

overview: 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.

title: John Travolta, Nelly

overview: Dave forces Steph/Monty to ask John Travolta, "How can I get in touch with the other Sweathogs?"

title: John Travolta, Nelly

title: Caroline Rhea, Jake Gyllenhall

overview: Joe Perry of Aerosmith sits in with the band; Osama congratulates Dave for nine years at CBS; Jake Gyllenhall promotes "Moonlight Mile."

title: Caroline Rhea, Jake Gyllenhall

title: Martin Short, Lewis Black

overview: 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.

title: Martin Short, Lewis Black

Season 10

title: Amanda Peet, Tom Dreesen

overview: 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?""

title: Amanda Peet, Tom Dreesen

title: Jeff Goldblum, George Miller

overview: 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?""

title: Jeff Goldblum, George Miller

title: Drea de Matteo, Sarah Vowell, The Doves

overview: 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.

title: Drea de Matteo, Sarah Vowell, The Doves

title: Peter Jennings, John Witherspoon

overview: 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.

title: Peter Jennings, John Witherspoon

title: John McEnroe, Piper Perabo, Queens of the Stone Age

overview: Dave shows a (supposed) clip from the hit movie ""SwimFan,"" then chats with Stephanie about the US Open.

title: Jennifer Esposito, Marianne Faithful

overview: 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.

title: Jennifer Esposito, Marianne Faithful

title: Bill Clinton, Nanci Griffith

overview: Dave reflects on a certain one-year anniversary, then chats with his former monologue punching bag, President Bill Clinton.

title: Bill Clinton, Nanci Griffith

title: Regis Philbin, Linda Thompson

overview: 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 wall joint sealer is tonight's mystery gadget on ""What the Hell Is It?""

title: Regis Philbin, Linda Thompson

title: Megan Mullally, Rich Hall

overview: 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.""

title: Megan Mullally, Rich Hall

title: Bruce Willis, Eve

overview: 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.""

title: Bruce Willis, Eve

title: Jack Hanna, Tom Cavanagh, Civil War Reenactment

overview: 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.

title: Reese Witherspoon, Juan Pablo Montoya, India.Arie

overview: During the annual ""New for Fall"" segment, Alan's hair changes color.  Later in the same segment, he is beaten up by Harvey Keitel.

title: Rose McGowan, Phillipe Petit

overview: Artiste Phillipe Petit walks on a metal cable 12 stories up and 120 feet long across Broadway.

title: Rose McGowan, Phillipe Petit

title: Lauren Graham, Colin Quinn

overview: 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!

title: Lauren Graham, Colin Quinn

title: Patricia Heaton, Murray Walker

overview: 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 shots; Patricia Heaton and Murray Walker promote their autobiographies.

title: Patricia Heaton, Murray Walker

title: David Schwimmer, Avril Lavigne

overview: 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 mayor of Indianapolis an enormous bribe to get the wheels turning.  Later, Avril Lavigne sings ""SK8ER BOI.""

title: David Schwimmer, Avril Lavigne

title: Anthony LaPaglia, Effie Nielson, Clinic

overview: Biff celebrates his 56th birthday in grand style; Dave kills a bug on his desk; Dave chats with a nonogenarian weightlifter.

title: Anthony LaPaglia, Effie Nielson, Clinic

title: Edward Norton, John Mayer

overview: 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.""

title: Edward Norton, John Mayer

title: Jennifer Love Hewitt, Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers

overview: 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 FDA Items"" such as Elmer's® glue with ten essential vitamins and minerals, ""Goat-umms®,"" and Tums® Spicy JalapeÃ±o; Steph/Monty takes a plunge into the doggie water.

title: John McCain, David Sedaris

overview: 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 Sedaris stands at a little podium and reads one of his hilarious essays.

title: John McCain, David Sedaris

title: Charles Barkley, Franco Zeffirelli, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

overview: 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.

title: Michelle Pfeiffer, Bon Jovi

overview: 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.""

title: Michelle Pfeiffer, Bon Jovi

title: Johnny Knoxville, Ron White

overview: 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 Clarke interrupts to make his case, but Dave isn't buying it.  Shortly afterwards, George picks up an armload of library books, then drops them from a window onto Shecky on the street.  Shecky kicks the bucket.

title: Johnny Knoxville, Ron White

title: Debra Messing, Pink

overview: 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.""

title: Debra Messing, Pink

title: Thandie Newton, Faith Hill

overview: 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.

title: Thandie Newton, Faith Hill

title: Rudolph Giuliani, Naomi Watts

overview: 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 â€˜The Ring.""

title: Rudolph Giuliani, Naomi Watts

title: Samuel L. Jackson, Santana & Michelle Branch

overview: 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 can have a look.  The black hole sucks Harold's pants off.  Later, Alan professes his love for the Anaheim Angels' Rally Monkey.

title: P. Diddy, Eddie Brill

overview: 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.

title: P. Diddy, Eddie Brill

title: Bonnie Hunt, Christina Aquilera

overview: 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 Angels pitcher Scott Spiezio presents the Top Ten via satellite, Bonnie Hunt surprises Dave by wearing glasses during her interview; Christina Aguilera sings ""Beautiful.""

title: Bonnie Hunt, Christina Aquilera

title: Salma Hayek, Tori Amos

overview: 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.""

title: Salma Hayek, Tori Amos

title: Warren Zevon

overview: 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

title: Warren Zevon

title: Jerry Seinfeld, Foo Fighters

overview: 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 Ten, Jerry Seinfeld comments on terrorism, and Foo Fighters perform ""All My Life.""

title: Jerry Seinfeld, Foo Fighters

title: Don Rickles, Jim Gaffigan

overview: 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.

title: Don Rickles, Jim Gaffigan

title: Stupid Human Tricks, Sean Hayes, Willie Nelson & Ryan Adams

overview: 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.""

title: Julianne Moore, Grant Paulsen, Blind Boys of Alabama

overview: 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.

title: Kid Inventors, Tom Brokaw, The Wallflowers

overview: 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.""

title: Brittany Murphy, Al Lubel

overview: 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 take a special; legendary TV director and fashion model Hal Gurnee brings Paul his cape.

title: Brittany Murphy, Al Lubel

title: Robin Williams, Emily Proctor

overview: Steph/Monty analyzes the recent election; Robin Williams promotes his ""Live on Broadway"" CD; ten astronauts present the Top Ten.

title: Robin Williams, Emily Proctor

title: Kelly Ripa, Emmitt Smith, Missy Elliott

overview: 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.""

title: Kelly Ripa, Emmitt Smith, Missy Elliott

title: Barbara Walters, Joe Pantoliano

overview: 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.

title: Barbara Walters, Joe Pantoliano

title: Maggie Gyllenhaal, Pearl Jam

overview: 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 another Oprah transcript, this time with Kenny playing an overexcited Goldie Hawn.

title: Maggie Gyllenhaal, Pearl Jam

title: Al Gore, Pearl Jam

overview: 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.

title: Al Gore, Pearl Jam

title: Kevin James, matchbox 20

overview: 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.""  Also, ""Biff Henderson's America"" visits Schoharie, the mayor of the village presents the Top Ten, and matchbox twenty performs ""Disease.""

title: Kevin James, matchbox 20

title: Shania Twain, Cristiano da Matta

overview: 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!""

title: Shania Twain, Cristiano da Matta

title: Adam Sandler, Pussycat Dolls

overview: Adam Sandler expresses a desire to hang out with Dave.  Also, the Pussycat Dolls burlesque troupe performs with special guest Carmen Electra.

title: Adam Sandler, Pussycat Dolls

title: Ice Cube, Cast of Hairspray

overview: 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 a chicken. George is unable to determine the cause of death, but the corpse sure is tasty!

title: Ice Cube, Cast of Hairspray

title: Harry Connick Jr., Larry Miller

overview: 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 boom microphone.  We can hear the opening theme and intro of Jay Leno's show.  Biff quickly adds, ""I only listen to the monologue.""

title: Harry Connick Jr., Larry Miller

title: Stupid Pet Tricks, Lisa Kudrow, Audioslave

overview: Lisa Kudrow promotes ""Analyze That"" while Audioslave brings the house down (almost literally) with a scorching rendition of ""Cochise.""

title: George Clooney, Jack Hanna

overview: 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.""

title: George Clooney, Jack Hanna

title: Ray Romano, Jurassic 5

overview: 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 DeLace presents ""Top Ten Things You Don't Want to Hear in a Supermarket.""

title: Ray Romano, Jurassic 5

title: Amy Sedaris, The Strokes

overview: For Thanksgiving, Marv Albert sits at Dorothy's kitchen table, eagerly anticipating one of her world-famous pies.  Also, The Strokes perform ""Someday.""

title: Amy Sedaris, The Strokes

title: Liza Minnelli, Jann Karam

overview: 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.

title: Liza Minnelli, Jann Karam

title: Jennifer Lopez, Sum 41

overview: 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.""

title: Jennifer Lopez, Sum 41

title: Jason Alexander, Ryan Adams

title: Jason Alexander, Ryan Adams

title: Nia Vardalos, Barry Sonnenfeld

overview: 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.

title: Nia Vardalos, Barry Sonnenfeld

title: Allison Janney, Martin Scorsese

overview: During ""KYCE,"" a cop attempts to punch Dave; Allison Janney plugs ""The Hours.""

title: Allison Janney, Martin Scorsese

title: Natasha Richardson, Mike Birbiglia, David Gray

overview: 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.

title: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Coldplay

overview: 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 Tree; Coldplay performs ""In My Place""; the giant meatball on the tree falls apart.

title: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Coldplay

title: Drew Barrymore, Rod Stewart

overview: 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 19 Santas with beards, 5 without facial hair, and one guy dressed up as Superman standing in the shop.

title: Drew Barrymore, Rod Stewart

title: Denzel Washington, Daniel Bouloud

overview: Greg Adams of The Tower of Power horn section sits in; Osama and his sidekick sing Christmas carols; Dave reads Daniel Boloud's cookbook.

title: Denzel Washington, Daniel Bouloud

title: Tom Hanks, Phish

overview: 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.""

title: Tom Hanks, Phish

title: Liv Tyler, Jay Thomas, Darlene Love

overview: 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.

title: Liv Tyler, Jay Thomas, Darlene Love

title: Ashton Kutcher, Jason Kidd

overview: 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.

title: Ashton Kutcher, Jason Kidd

title: Isabella Rossellini, Mort Sahl

title: Isabella Rossellini, Mort Sahl

title: Michael Caine, George Foreman

overview: 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.

title: Michael Caine, George Foreman

title: Richard Gere, Chris Elliott

overview: 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 difference!  Also, Chris Elliott makes his twentieth-odd triumphant return to the Late Show.

title: Richard Gere, Chris Elliott

title: Merv Griffin, Interpol

overview: 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.""

title: Merv Griffin, Interpol

title: Renee Zellweger, Chuck Barris

overview: 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 ""Late Show Fun Fact"" reveals that Wink Martindale once beat a ""Tic-Tac-Dough"" contestant with his bare hands.

title: Renee Zellweger, Chuck Barris

title: Andy Richter, Rich Hall

overview: 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 cult leader who supposedly cloned the first human earlier this week.  After revealing the first cloned baby is really a dog, he rebounds with ""Rael's Pigskin Pick of the Week.""

title: Andy Richter, Rich Hall

title: Jimmy Kimmel, Simon Baker

overview: Dave talks football, while Jimmy Kimmel promotes his upcoming talk show on ABC.

title: Jimmy Kimmel, Simon Baker

title: Claire Danes, Bob Sarlatte

overview: 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 proclaims.  Throughout the night, Dave reflects on the bypass, claiming he ran five miles six weeks after the bypass.  Near the end of the show, Dave tells former announcer Bob Sarlette that his cholesterol is a healthy 46.

title: Claire Danes, Bob Sarlatte

title: Sandra Bullock, Marv Albert

overview: 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.

title: Sandra Bullock, Marv Albert

title: George Clooney, Soundtrack of Our Lives

overview: 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.

title: George Clooney, Soundtrack of Our Lives

title: Joan Rivers, Kathleen Edwards

overview: 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 world, the man who changed his life for the better for the last twenty-one years, boom operator Al Norwood.

title: Joan Rivers, Kathleen Edwards

title: Simon Cowell, Topher Grace, Vienna Teng

overview: 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.

title: Simon Cowell, Topher Grace, Vienna Teng

title: Regis Philbin, John C. Reilly

overview: 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 giving them a Hoover Steamvac vacuum cleaner, and Regis talks football.

title: Regis Philbin, John C. Reilly

title: Tina Fey, Jonathan Ames, Johnny Marr & The Healers

overview: 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.

title: Ellen DeGeneres, Zwan

overview: 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.""

title: Ellen DeGeneres, Zwan

title: Bonnie Hunt, John Witherspoon

overview: 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.

title: Bonnie Hunt, John Witherspoon

title: Show #1944Kate Hudson, Jack Hanna

overview: 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.

title: Show #1944Kate Hudson, Jack Hanna

title: Matthew McConaughey, John Gruden, The Roots

title: Kelsey Grammer, Michael Tong, B.B. King and Shemeika Copeland

overview: 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.

title: Stupid Pet Tricks, Tom Brokaw, The Pretenders

title: Brendan Fraser, Kids in The Hall, Bonnie Raitt, Keb' Mo, Kim Wilson

overview: 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 to James Brown is returned as the Godfather of Soul delivers his cape.

title: Matthew Broderick, Tony Bennett & k.d. Lang

overview: 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 drinks paint; at the end of the show, Kenny Sheehan sneaks in disguised as a beagle.

title: Amy Brennamen, Nate Erwin, Vince Gill

overview: Throughout the night, Steph/Monty shops at 21 on 52nd Street.

title: Amy Brennamen, Nate Erwin, Vince Gill

title: Queen Latifah, Colin Quinn, Lou Reed

title: Queen Latifah, Colin Quinn, Lou Reed

title: Kid Scientists, Kurt Russell

overview: 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.

title: Kid Scientists, Kurt Russell

title: Kate Winslet, Dennis Regan, Rufus Wainwright

overview: Dave talks to ""Michael Jackson"" (actually Gerard) during CBS Mailbag.  Later, comedian Dennis Regan rants about marriage.

title: Dr. Phil, Beck

overview: 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 appearance on the Late Show, and it appears that he can take a joke; Beck performs ""Lost Cause.""

title: Dr. Phil, Beck

title: Vince Vaughn, Sarah Vowel, Beck

overview: 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.

title: Vince Vaughn, Sarah Vowel, Beck

title: Kevin Spacey, Reggie Miller

overview: 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 Elton John and Johnny Carson, while Alan threatens the sound engineer after a (supposed) gaffe on last night's show.

title: Kevin Spacey, Reggie Miller

title: Champion Turkey Callers, Marg Helgenberger, The Flaming Lips

overview: 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 ledge yelling out names of 50's-era wrestlers for an echo; The Flaming Lips perform ""Do You Realize?""

title: Jeff Daniels, Lynne Cox, Steven Wright

overview: 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 the bleeding-neck gag into the ground; Dave chats with Lynne Cox, who swam a mile to Antarctica in near-freezing water.

title: Jeff Daniels, Lynne Cox, Steven Wright

title: Steve Martin, Foo Fighters

overview: 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 course); Steve Martin shows (bogus) clips of some of his less memorable appearances on the Late Show, including dangling a baby off a third-floor balcony.

title: Steve Martin, Foo Fighters

title: Stupid Human Tricks, Sharon Osborne, Norah Jones

overview: 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 and removes his shirt at the same time; Norah Jones is presented with a Grammy© made out of lunch meat.

title: Bruce Willis, Dan Rather, Carmen Electra, Brian Kiley

overview: 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 plastic sheets on the backdrop; the ""Lean Mean EZ CD Opening Machine"" (a sledge hammer) is demonstrated; Paul interviews Bruce, then Bruce sits in with the band on harmonica; John Mayer performs ""Why Georgia.""

title: John McEnroe, Tom Arnold, Eric Ripert, Todd Barry, Jason Mras

overview: 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 Dr. Phil; John and Tom Arnold help Eric Ripert make Black Pepper and Cognac Shrimp.

title: Regis Philbin, Charles Grodin, Susan Lucci, Greg Giraldo, Kathleen Edwards

overview: Regis fills in for Dave, who has now been diagnosed with shingles; Greg Giraldo does stand-up; Kathleen Edwards sings ""Hockey Skates.""

title: Whoopi Goldberg, Jessica Lange, Dave Chappelle, Andy Vistola, Ben Harper

overview: 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 ""tonight's show is in color,"" and then points out that the CBS Orchestra was once again the house band of last weekend's Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.  Also, comedian Andy Vastola makes his network television debut.

title: Vince Vaughn, Rosie Perez, Geri Halliwell, Dwayne Kennedy, Paul Simon

overview: Guest host Vince Vaughn charms the audience and hits on Rosie Perez.

title: Elvis Costello, Kim Cattrell, Eddie Izzard, Mitch Hedberg

title: Will Ferrell, Chris Rock, Crispin Glover, Jake Johannsen, American Hi-Fi

overview: 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 with his version of Kenny Rogers' ""Lady.""  Later on, the up and coming rock band The American Hi-Fi performs their hit ""The Art of Losing.""

title: Megan Mullally, Molly Shannon, Isaac Mizrahi, Bonnie McFarlane

overview: 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.""

title: Brad Garrett, Cuba Gooding Jr., Julie Bowen, Reggie McFadden, Lyle Lovett

overview: 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.""

title: Tom Dreesen, Kiefer Sutherland, Frank Gershin, Suzanne Westenhoefer, The Music

overview: 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 spiel about his daughter's love of hip-hop.  Also, lesbian comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer performs.

title: Bonnie Hunt, Carson Daley, Eddie Griffin, Ron Beth-Israel, Fabolous

title: Paul Schaffer, Bob Dole, Connie Nielsen, Jeff Foxworthy, Cat Power

overview: 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 Cat Power makes her network television debut, and is so camera-shy she can't seem to eye contact with the audience.

title: Bill Cosby, Andrew Firestone, Clark Tery, Sofia Vergara, The DA

overview: 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 Gonzales all sit in lieu of a temporary depleted band tonight (only Paul, Sid and Bruce bothered to show up); Sofia Vergara promotes Chasing Papi; the D4 performs ""Get Loose.""

title: Luke Wilson, Kelly Preston, Taye Diggs, Hilary Burton, Seether

overview: 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 also filled in for Dave.  Later in the show, Seether performs ""Driven Under.""

title: Billy Crystal, Michael Barimo

overview: 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.

title: Billy Crystal, Michael Barimo

title: Colin Farrell, Rosanne Cash

overview: ""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.

title: Colin Farrell, Rosanne Cash

title: Helen Hunt, Jeremy Suarez, Cory Branan

overview: 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.

title: Helen Hunt, Jeremy Suarez, Cory Branan

title: High-Jumping Dogs, Vin Diesel, Bo Diddley

overview: 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 recreate Abbott & Costello's ""Who's On First?"" routine; ten members of an Air Force base in Alaska present the Top Ten; Bo Diddley and the Debby Hastings Band performs ""Who Do You Love.""

title: Hilary Swank, Jimmie Walker

overview: 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 has a twin sister, Denise.  After catching up on lost time at a local restaurant, Alan and Denise go to his place and make out.

title: Hilary Swank, Jimmie Walker

title: Adam Sandler, The Folksmen

overview: 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.""

title: Adam Sandler, The Folksmen

title: Lisa Marie Presley, Jamie Kennedy

overview: 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.""

title: Lisa Marie Presley, Jamie Kennedy

title: Jane Krakowski, Jim Boeheim, Pete Yorn

overview: 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.

title: Jane Krakowski, Jim Boeheim, Pete Yorn

title: Tom Brokaw, Tom Russell & Nanci Griffith

overview: 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 Words of Wisdom"" to ""Dr. Phil's Words of W"" on a cue-card; a woman who lost her luggage at JFK Airport participates in the new Hello Deli game ""What's Your Problem?"" (and she loses).

title: Michael Douglas, Todd Rundgren

overview: 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?""; Todd Rundgren performs ""Hello, It's Me"" (a song he would perform on the show again later that year).

title: Michael Douglas, Todd Rundgren

title: Anthony LaPaglia, Brian Regan, The Exies

overview: 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 and his office supplies are thrown onto 53rd Street; The Exies perform ""My Goddess.""

title: Ashton Kutcher, Jack Hanna

overview: 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 diamonds; Jack Hanna brings two emus and an oryx (an African antelope) onstage.

title: Ashton Kutcher, Jack Hanna

title: Ellen DeGeneres, John Malkovich

overview: Sam Moore sits in again; Carmen Rasmussen of ""American Idol"" presents the Top Ten; John Malkovich promotes his new clothing line.

title: Ellen DeGeneres, John Malkovich

title: Charlize Theron, Sue Johanson, Minus 5 with Wilco

overview: 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"" his new catchphrase; Lily Chin (the world's fastest crocheter) makes Dave half of a sweater; The Minus 5 and Wilco join together to perform ""The Town That Lost Its Groove Supply.""

title: Bernie Mac, Amanda Peet

overview: 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 works in middle management for Oglivy & Mather.  Dave invites the bear in to take a bow, and he runs over towards Alan in a frightening pose, then backs off and walks offstage.  Also, Pulitzer Prize winner Robert A. Caro presents the Top Ten.

title: Bernie Mac, Amanda Peet

title: Halle Berry, Don Rickles

overview: Dave has Kentucky Derby announcer Dave Johnson on the phone so he can hear him say, ""â€¦and down the stretch they come!""; the latest ""Rejected FDA Items"" include baloney playing cards; Don Rickles does stand-up.

title: Halle Berry, Don Rickles

title: Kelly Rippa, Good Charlotte

overview: 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 Christy Smith, the first disabled contestant to appear on ""Survivor"" (she's hearing-impaired).

title: Kelly Rippa, Good Charlotte

title: Stupid Human Tricks, Hugh Jackson, Kelly Clarkson

overview: 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 puts pennies up his nose with his tongue; Kelly Clarkson sings ""Miss Independent.""

title: David Hyde Pierce, Rube Goldberg Contest Winners, Ziggy Marley

overview: 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.""

title: Megan Mullally, Marilyn Manson

overview: 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 Top Ten; Marilyn Manson discusses painting with watercolors and later hangs out in the green room with the mothers.

title: Megan Mullally, Marilyn Manson

title: Albert Brooks, Jeffery Ross, The Libertines

overview: 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.

title: Stupid Pet Tricks, Kevin James, Jenna Morasca

overview: 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 shapes; Survivor: Amazon winner Jenna Morasca is interrogated on all fronts, with burning questions from Dave, Paul, Rupert, and Monty.

title: David Williams & Ronald Young, Jada Pinkett Smith, The Jayhawks

overview: 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.

title: Sean Hayes, Eric Ripert, Avril Lavigne

overview: 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.""

title: Sean Hayes, Eric Ripert, Avril Lavigne

title: Rene Zellweger, Jack Johnson

overview: 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.""

title: Rene Zellweger, Jack Johnson

title: John Goodman, D.H. Hughley, NAS with Alicia Keys

overview: John Goodman discusses his ""promotion"" to President on The West Wing; Johnny Knoxville delivers Paul's cape; Nas and Alicia Keys perform ""Warrior Song.""

title: Jim Carrey, Chevelle

overview: 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 hang up on Regis; Alan has a few words to say about ""American Idol;"" Jim Carrey shows off his idea for a reality show; Chevelle performs ""Send The Pain Below.""

title: Jim Carrey, Chevelle

title: Regis Philbin, 3 Doors Down

overview: 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.""

title: Regis Philbin, 3 Doors Down

title: Antonio Banderas, Heidi Klum, Liam Lynch

overview: 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.""

title: Peter Krause, Jim Gaffigan, Widespread Panic

overview: 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.

title: Adrien Brody, Gil de Ferran, John Mellencamp

overview: 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 what type of meat is being cooked on the grill built last week on the show; Dave tries to persuade tonight's guests to also make engine noises.

title: Seth Green, Amy Sedaris, Lucinda Williams

overview: 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 nudie bar, Eddie then attempts to hail a taxi but ends up annoying passerby.

title: Barbara Walters, Tanya Streeter

overview: Dave and Paul discuss skin diving; Dave makes the new Hillary Clinton memoirs the butt of several jokes; Seth Green promotes The Italian Job.

title: Barbara Walters, Tanya Streeter

title: Juliette Binoche, Joe Queenan, Blur

overview: Dave talks about a weekend onion-slicing accident involving his pinky, which results in a medical procedure live on stage.

title: Juliette Binoche, Joe Queenan, Blur

title: Bruce Willis, Chris Moneymaker

overview: 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.

title: Bruce Willis, Chris Moneymaker

title: Lauren Graham, Marv Albert, Bright Eyes

overview: Lauren Graham talks about her recent real estate acquisition; Marv Albert shows some of his favorite bloopers.

title: Lauren Graham, Marv Albert, Bright Eyes

title: Harrison Ford, Annie Lennox

overview: 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!""

title: Harrison Ford, Annie Lennox

title: Tom Green, Jolene Blalock, Scott Stevens, Isaac Britty, Damien Rice

overview: 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.

title: Hilary Clinton, Emmylou Harris

overview: Dave celebrates an important milestone; Biff Henderson goes to a senior prom in New Jersey; Dave chats with Hillary Clinton.

title: Hilary Clinton, Emmylou Harris

title: Rob Reiner, Paul Teutul Sr. & Jr., The New Pornographers

overview: 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.

title: Johnny Depp, Christine Todd Whitman, B.B. King

overview: 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.

title: Sarah Jessica Parker, The Dead

title: Sarah Jessica Parker, The Dead

title: Kelsey Grammer, Treat Williams, James Earl Jones, Jamie Lynn-Sigler, Kathleen Madigan, Jesse Malin

overview: Kelsey Grammer (aka Frasier Crane) talks about his 20-month-old daughter, then chats with fellow deep-voiced thespian James Earl Jones.

title: Demi Moore, Verbana

overview: 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.

title: Demi Moore, Verbana

title: Drew Barrymore, Simon Cowell

overview: Drew Barrymore promotes her new movie; Simon Cowell of ""American Idol"" fame talks about his new reality show ""Cupid.""

title: Drew Barrymore, Simon Cowell

title: Lucy Liu, Avigayil Wardein, Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds

overview: 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 theater that they're about to be hosed with ""Mountain Dew"" (water); Dave chats with a six-year-old girl from Florida who ran a controversial lemonade stand.

title: Piedmont Bird Callers, Luke Wilson, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs

overview: Dave talks about his recent trip to the dentist.  Later, Stephanie ""Monty"" Birkett dresses up as a princess for ""CBS Mailbag.""

title: Jimmy Fallon, Kristanna Loken, Dax, Chloe Sevigny, Bill Scheft, Rufus Wainwright

overview: 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.

title: Lisa Marie Presley, Ryan Pinkston

overview: Dave half-jokingly announces his candidacy for Ohio's seat in the US Senate, then flirts with Lisa Marie Presley.

title: Lisa Marie Presley, Ryan Pinkston

title: Allison Janney, Nigella Lawson, Howard Tate

overview: 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.

title: Barry Zito, Mandy Moore, Grandaddy

overview: 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.""

title: Barry Zito, Mandy Moore, Grandaddy

title: Ari Fleischer, Beyonce Knowles

overview: 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.""

title: Ari Fleischer, Beyonce Knowles

title: Jeff Bridges, Alan Harvey, Joseph Arthur

overview: Dave ventures into the audience for yet another round of ""Know Your Current Events;"" Jeff Bridges promotes the movie ""Seabiscuit.""

title: Aron Ralston, Tobey Maguire

overview: Dave chats with Aron Ralston, the mountain climber who had to amputate his own arm following a climbing accident.

title: Aron Ralston, Tobey Maguire

title: National Hollerin' Champions, Kristin Davis, Jane's Addiction

overview: 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.""

title: Joaquin Phoenix, Blues Traveler

overview: 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.

title: Joaquin Phoenix, Blues Traveler

title: Denis Leary, Queens of the Stone Age

overview: 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.""

title: Denis Leary, Queens of the Stone Age

title: Jesse Grabow, Jason Biggs, Robert C. Nichol

overview: Dave meets a six-year-old bowling phenom; Jason Biggs promotes the movie ""American Wedding.""

title: Eugene Levy, Eels

overview: Pete Fatovich serenades Dave on the accordion; Rupert goes water skiing; Eugene Levy and Paul look back on their long friendship.

title: Eugene Levy, Eels

title: Seann William Scott, Jonathan Ames, Fountains of Wayne

overview: 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.

title: Melanie Griffith, Pamela Reed

overview: 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.

title: Melanie Griffith, Pamela Reed

title: Naomi Watts, Jeff Stilson, O.A.R.

overview: 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.

title: Naomi Watts, Jeff Stilson, O.A.R.

title: Kate Hudson, Cast of Camp

overview: 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.

title: Kate Hudson, Cast of Camp

title: Colin Farrell, Robert Randolph & The Family Band

overview: 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.""

title: Samuel L. Jackson, Rick Reilly, Pharrell with Clipse

overview: 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.

title: Brittany Murphy, Carey Hart, Dashboard Confessional

overview: 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 ""Uptown Girls"" (and gets in a few good-natured rips on former beau Ashton Kutcher); Dashboard Confessional sings.

title: David Duchovny, Brett Butler, The New Amsterdams

overview: 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.""

title: Chris Rock, The Star Spangles

overview: ""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.

title: Chris Rock, The Star Spangles

title: Bill Murray, Pete Sampras

overview: 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.

title: Bill Murray, Pete Sampras

title: David Spade, Bob Sarlatte, Maroon 5

overview: Venus and Serena Williams present a special Top Ten list.  Later, David Spade promotes ""Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star.""

title: David Spade, Bob Sarlatte, Maroon 5

title: Tony Hawk, John McEnroe, Rooney

overview: 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.""

title: Tony Hawk, John McEnroe, Rooney

title: Bonnie Hunt, Don Gavin

title: Bonnie Hunt, Don Gavin

Season 11

title: Al Franken, Grant Paulsen

overview: Dave chats with Stephanie about a (supposed) incident that occurred over the weekend; Alan makes a suggestive offer to Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao; Al Franken promotes his new book.

title: Al Franken, Grant Paulsen

title: Craig Kilborn, Dave Salmoni, Kings of Leon

overview: Kings of Leon perform their breakthrough hit, "Molly's Chambers."

title: Gen. Tommy Franks, Rodney Crowell

overview: Biff searches for celebrities on the street; recently retired General Tommy Franks looks back at his illustrious military career.

title: Gen. Tommy Franks, Rodney Crowell

title: Whoopi Goldberg, Vic Henley, Ima Robot

overview: Paul's "Stump the Band" losing streak continues; Whoopi Goldberg promotes her new sitcom.

title: Whoopi Goldberg, Vic Henley, Ima Robot

title: Andy Roddick, Jack Black, Warren Zevon*

overview: Dave welcomes 2003 U.S. Open Men's Tennis Champion Andy Roddick and actor Jack Black. Dave remembers the late Warren Zevon with the Show #1895 tape of Warren singing "Mutineer" on October 30, 2002; Paul and the band play Warren Zevon bumper music throughout the show.

title: Andy Roddick, Jack Black, Warren Zevon*

title: Salma Hayek, Chris Elliott

overview: Rick Derringer sits in with the band; a woman from Staten Island participates in "May We See Your Digital Photos, Please?"; Chris Elliott comments on current events.

title: Salma Hayek, Chris Elliott

title: Sharon Stone, The Raveonettes

overview: An opera singer performs in the hallway; the recently deceased Charles Bronson declares his candidacy for Governor of California; Dave and Sharon Stone make out.

title: Sharon Stone, The Raveonettes

title: Regis Philbin, Seal

overview: Steph/Monty dresses up as Don Mattingly for CBS Mailbag; she closes the segment by playing catch with Dave.

title: Regis Philbin, Seal

title: Cuba Gooding Jr., Simon & Garfunkel

overview: Dave has a major announcement to make; Cuba Gooding, Jr. promotes The Fighting Temptations; Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel sing "America" and "The Boxer."

title: Cuba Gooding Jr., Simon & Garfunkel

title: Dr. Phil, David Bowie

overview: Miss America 2004 Ericka Dunlap presents the Top Ten List; Dave tells the story of his weekend encounter with a bear at his house in Montana; Dr. Phil gives Dave some parenting tips.

title: Dr. Phil, David Bowie

title: Ben Stiller, Elvis Costello

overview: Ben Stiller talks about his new movie, Duplex; Elvis Costello performs a song from his new CD, North.

title: Ben Stiller, Elvis Costello

title: The Rock, Lynne Cheney

overview: Cold opening: The Rock shows Lynne Cheney how to apply a "chicken wing" to Paul; New York Giants kicker Matt Bryant attempts rooftop field goals across 53rd Street.

title: The Rock, Lynne Cheney

title: Colin Powell, Jennifer Garner

title: Colin Powell, Jennifer Garner

title: Joe Pantaliano, Kevin Nealon, Outkast

overview: Stephanie is Peter Pan for "CBS Mailbag;" "Joey Pants" promotes "The Handler;" Kevin Nealon; Outkast sings "Hey Ya."

title: Joe Pantaliano, Kevin Nealon, Outkast

title: Denzel Washington, New York Philharmonic

overview: Paul asks "Survivor 7" castaway Ryan "Skinny" Shoulders (who is wearing a Rage Against The Machine t-shirt) if he digs Audioslave; Denzel Washington promotes Out of Time; The New York Philharmonic performs "The Marriage of Figaro" atop the roof of the Ed Sullivan Theatre building.

title: Tom Cavanagh, Ray Wald, Dido

overview: It's time for "How Many Guys in Gorilla Suits Can Fit Into a Eyeglass Store?"  Quote Dave: "I was going to buy a pair of eyeglasses, but the optical store was full of gorillas."

title: Tom Cavanagh, Ray Wald, Dido

title: Tim Robbins, Sting

overview: The latest role call reveals that Michele O'Callaghan's five-month-old daughter (named "Zoogie") picks Dave's ties; Dave and Paul are dumbfounded by a pitching machine in a new game called "What Is It?"; Tim Robbins plugs "Mystic River"; Pat Farmer destroys the pitching machine.

title: Tim Robbins, Sting

title: Stupid Human Tricks, Lisa Kudrow, R.E.M.

overview: Steph/Monty dresses as a letter carrier for "Know Your Current Events;" R.E.M. performs "Bad Day."

title: Robin Williams, Summerwind Skippers

overview: During CBS Mailbag, Alan dresses up as Saddam Hussein for his new hidden-camera show "Goof'd!" and gets beat up by several people on the street.  Later, Robin Williams comments on the Tour de France.

title: Robin Williams, Summerwind Skippers

title: Jessica Simpson, Rufus Wainwright

overview: Jessica Simpson mentions that she was on Oprah recently, much to Dave's chagrin; fill-in bandleader Todd Rundgren sings "Hello It's Me;" Pat Farmer drops 20,000 ping-pong balls from the roof.

title: Jessica Simpson, Rufus Wainwright

title: Uma Thurman, Ricky Gervais, Renee Fleming

title: Amy Sedaris, Tom Dreesen, Anthony Hamilton

overview: Dave calls ousted California governor Gray Davis "a wanker;" Gary Coleman presents the Top Ten via satellite, then falls asleep; Tom Dressen talks baseball.

title: George Clooney, Merle Haggard

overview: A man from Charlotte, North Carolina plays "Know Your 2003 Boston Red Sox;" ten Hooters Girls present the Top Ten; George Clooney plugs Intolerable Cruelty.

title: George Clooney, Merle Haggard

title: Charlie Sheen, John Mayer

overview: During CBS Mailbag, Alan has an awkward reunion with the first girl that ever kissed him, and "Ah-nuld" (Gerard) has an enlightened conversation with Dave.  Later, Charlie Sheen promotes "Two and a Half Men."

title: Charlie Sheen, John Mayer

title: Halle Berry, Lance Armstrong

overview: Pat Farmer and an army of stagehands throws a special form of confetti off the roof of the theater; Steph/Monty tells "Survivor 7" loser Burton Roberts an alleged story about a woodpecker nipping her in the butt last weekend; Halle Berry brags that Robert Downey Jr. once broke her arm.

title: Halle Berry, Lance Armstrong

title: John Cusack, Scott Dixon, Hot Hot Heat

overview: For the first time in several years, famed saxophonist David Sanborn sits in with the band; Dave announces he's going to rehab, then demands to have some Dunkin' Donuts; John Cusack promotes Runaway Jury; 2003 Indy Car champion Scott Dixon.

title: John Cusack, Scott Dixon, Hot Hot Heat

title: Katie Holmes, Brian Greene, Jonny Lang

overview: Dave congratulates Conan O'Brien on his newborn daughter; ten weightlifters present the Top Ten; noted physics professor Brian Greene tries to explain the mysteries of the universe.

title: Katie Holmes, Brian Greene, Jonny Lang

title: Dustin Hoffman, Jamie Oliver

overview: Ten US Soldiers in Iraq present the Top Ten via satellite; Dustin Hoffman plugs "The Runaway Jury," British chef Jamie Oliver cooks some scallops.

title: Dustin Hoffman, Jamie Oliver

title: Darrell Hammond, Radiohead

overview: For CBS Mailbag, Steph/Monty dresses up as a soccer player and kicks balls (poorly) into the audience.  Later, Radiohead performs "2+2=5."

title: Darrell Hammond, Radiohead

title: Kiefer Sutherland, Emmylou Harris

overview: Paul sneezes during the monologue; the band area is remodeled; Biff makes his annual report from the World Series; a 1,030-pound pumpkin explodes (via SFX) outside.

title: Kiefer Sutherland, Emmylou Harris

title: Courteney Cox, Doris Roberts

overview: Dave announces that he's been transferred to Chesterton, Indiana; on tonight's "Meet the Governor," a young Ah-nuld ogles an exotic dancer; Courtney Cox Arquette almost sings TLC's "Waterfalls;" after a one-day rain delay, a real pumpkin explodes.

title: Courteney Cox, Doris Roberts

title: Keanu Reeves, Sue Johanson

overview: Steph/Monty dresses up as an elf on a rare Wednesday CBS Mailbag; during Mailbag, Rupert takes part in his yearly tradition of watching the coleslaw change colors; Dave is so fascinated by Canadian "sexpert" Sue Johanson that he interviews her twice.

title: Keanu Reeves, Sue Johanson

title: Pamela Anderson, Amanda Lollar, Bubba Sparxx

overview: Amongst this year's "New Halloween Costumes": a George Foreman grill, the button on the remote control that you never use, and the "Queer Eye" fab five.  Also, Rosie Perez delivers Paul's cape for his weekly, blues-induced breakdown.

title: Ashley Judd, Richard Belzer, Sarah McLachlan

overview: The 2003 NYC Marathon winners make their annual run through the studio; eliminated "Survivor 7" hopefuls Shawn Cohen (who was voted out) and Osten Taylor (the guy who quit the game) drop by Rupert's; Ashley Judd reminisces with Paul; comedian/conspiracy-theorist Richard "John Munch" Belzer visits; Sarah McLachlan performs solo at the piano; Alan moos like a cow.

title: Regis Philbin, Amy Brenneman

overview: Dave gives a recap of the events leading up to -- and including -- the birth yesterday of son Harry Joseph Letterman; "Indian Larry" performs motorcycle stunts on 53rd Street; Regis continues his string of appearances tied to memorable occasions; Amy Brennaman chats about the 100th episode of "Judging Amy."

title: Regis Philbin, Amy Brenneman

title: Will Ferrell, Jack McKeon, Lyle Lovett

overview: During Mailbag, Steph/Monty dresses up a police officer, while Dave tries to make some sense out of "Liza Minnelli" (Gerard in fishnet stockings).  Later, it is revealed that the winner of the "Guess the Name of Dave's Baby Contest" is Dave himself.

title: Will Ferrell, Jack McKeon, Lyle Lovett

title: Howard Stern, Iggy Pop with Sum 41

overview: Amongst the "New Catalogs": Harry & David Pre-Owned Fruit, Victoria's Secret for Monkeys, and special edition of California Style in which all the models have been groped by Arnold Schwarzenegger; Howard Stern mentions to Dave that the impersonator that regularly calls into his show is a big fan and meant no harm; Iggy Pop featuring Sum 41 perform "Little Know It All."

title: Howard Stern, Iggy Pop with Sum 41

title: Lauren Graham, Paul Tracey, Wyclef Jean

overview: An elf named Perry helps out during "Know Your Current Events"; Bert and Ernie (of "Sesame Street" fame) diss Dave; Lauren Graham talks about a recent parking ticket.

title: Lauren Graham, Paul Tracey, Wyclef Jean

title: Norm MacDonald, Jack Hannah

overview: Dave announces that Oprah gave him a gift on behalf of the new baby, only to realize that it was delivered by somebody with the same name; throughout the night, weightlifter Willie Wessels demonstrates super-human feats out on 53rd Street; Norm McDonald plugs "A Minute with Stan Hooper."

title: Norm MacDonald, Jack Hannah

title: Madonna, Chris Elliot

overview: Cold Opening: Dave compliments Madonna's latest children's book: "I like the picture of the monkey."  Also, Chris Elliott introduces Dave's son Harry, who says his first words: "S***."

title: Madonna, Chris Elliot

title: Tom Brokaw, Dolly Parton

title: Tom Brokaw, Dolly Parton

title: Russell Crowe, Pink

overview: A sheep herder walks into the theater with his flock along side him; Pink sings "Trouble."

title: Russell Crowe, Pink

title: Jessica Lynch, Shelby Lynne

overview: During "Know Your Current Events," a visiting audience member from Liverpool, England is quizzed on his knowledge of Prince Charles.  Later, potential Minnesota gubernatorial candidate Al Franken delivers Paul's cape.

title: Jessica Lynch, Shelby Lynne

title: Stupid Pet Tricks, Cate Blanchett

overview: As part of his legendary "fashion show" gag, Dave models the lining of his sportcoat; Dave tells a story involving a mother and two sons trying to hitch a taxi this morning; a timeline of Ah-nuld's first day in office as Governor of California is nothing more than a recap of all those "Meet the Governor" clips.

title: Stupid Pet Tricks, Cate Blanchett

title: Dakota Fanning, Rocco DiSpirito, Cast of Wicked

overview: An arm-wresting challenge is held at Hello Deli; child actress Dakota Fanning plugs "The Cat in the Hat."

title: Alec Baldwin, Freddy Adu, Cyndi Lauper

title: Alec Baldwin, Freddy Adu, Cyndi Lauper

title: Wesley Clark

overview: Ashrita "Mr. Versatility" Furman balances beer glasses on his chin on 53rd St.; eleven Playboy Playmates present the Top Ten; Dave grills General Wesley Clark about his dismissal from the Army.

title: Wesley Clark

title: Robert Downey Jr., Joss Stone

overview: Dave and Paul play "Potatoes or Gavin MacLeod?"; Dave openly wishes that Paris Hilton had not cancelled her appearance on the show next week; Robert Downey Jr. makes his first appearance on the show since early 1996; 16-year-old singer-songwriter Joss Stone performs.

title: Robert Downey Jr., Joss Stone

title: Paul Newman, Clay Aiken

overview: Biff spends a day on the campaign trail with Howard Dean; Gerard stands in for unavailable Survivor loser Rupert Boneham; Paul Newman discusses all things auto racing; Clay Aiken sings "Invisible" from his CD Measure Of A Man.

title: Paul Newman, Clay Aiken

title: Tom Ridge, Puddle of Mudd

overview: Cold Opening: Tom Ridge finks on Michael Jackson.  Also, Dave has yet another rant about Paris Hilton, claiming that she won't be on because a "no-good weasel, beady-eyed putz publicist" told her not to appear. "He's lower than pond scum," Dave observes, then later he calls him a nitwit and a knuckle-dragging neanderthal.

title: Tom Ridge, Puddle of Mudd

title: Tom Arnold, Moby

overview: Dorothy (live via satellite) brags about her five grandkids, ranging between 32 years and one month in age, and again stumps Dave with her apple and pecan Thanksgiving pies; Bill Delace presents "Top Ten Things You Don't Want To Hear From a Guy Dressed as a Pilgrim;" Tom Arnold plugs his book, "How I Lost Five Pounds In Six Years."

title: Tom Arnold, Moby

title: Jessica Alba, Wendy Liebman, The Rapture

overview: Felecia makes fun of Donny Osmond during "Stump The Band;" former "Dark Angel" star Jessica Alba plugs Honey; The Rapture performs "House of Jealous Lovers."

title: Danny DeVito, Tim Russert

overview: Dave mentions that his son likes to suck his nose; Biff & staff decorate taxi cabs for Christmas; Danny DeVito plugs Big Fish.

title: Danny DeVito, Tim Russert

title: Amanda Peet, Barry Sonnenfeld

overview: During Mailbag, the voices in Alan's head result in the horrific demise of his precious ceramic figure collection.  Also, upon reading an article in Time about Oprah's refusal to have Dave on her show, he suggests a "Super Bowl of Love" with Dr. Phil reconciling the talk show hosts.

title: Amanda Peet, Barry Sonnenfeld

title: Kirsten Dunst, Rod Stewart

title: Kirsten Dunst, Rod Stewart

title: Julia Roberts, Alkaline Trio

overview: Dave announces that he's been invited to appear on Oprah (at long, long last), while Julia Roberts interrogates Dave for his inability to marry the mother of his child.

title: Julia Roberts, Alkaline Trio

title: Liv Tyler, John Witherspoon, Alicia Keys

overview: It's a Late Show mini-reunion as former Broadway merchants Mujibur, Sirajul, and Joe G. join Rupert in decorating the Late Show Christmas Tree.  Also, Dave comments on Saddam's capture, then shows Liv Tyler her Lord of the Rings action figure.

title: Barbara Walters, Sandra Diaz-Twine

title: Barbara Walters, Sandra Diaz-Twine

title: Neve Campbell, Wellwater Conspiracy

overview: During Mailbag, Dave tries to make sense out of "Saddam Hussein" (Gerard), while a reindeer takes a dump onstage.  Also, Neve Campbell promotes the upcoming Robert Altman film "The Company," while Wellwater Conspiracy performs "Wimple Witch."

title: Neve Campbell, Wellwater Conspiracy

title: Bonnie Hunt, Dave Matthews

title: Bonnie Hunt, Dave Matthews

title: Charlize Theron, Dave Matthews

overview: During "Audience Show & Tell," a man recites the names of all 50 states in alphabetical order in just fifteen seconds.  Also, Golden Globe nominee Charlize Theron promotes "Monster."

title: Charlize Theron, Dave Matthews

title: Steve Martin, Shannon Eis

overview: Dave mentions some strange advice his mother gave him about Harry: "Well, David, I think it would be nice if one day he joined a gang."  Also, "The Kalter Brothers" sing "The Little Drummer Boy" without incident, and Steve Martin talks about the burden of being beautiful.

title: Steve Martin, Shannon Eis

title: Renee Zellweger, Darlene Love

overview: It's the annual "Holiday Night" on the Late Show: Paul does his impersonation of Cher singing "O Holy Night;" Jay Thomas successfully dethrones the objects on top of the Late Show Christmas Tree; for the nineteenth year in a row, Darlene Love (featuring Bette Sussman and a 26-piece orchestra) performs "Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home)."

title: Renee Zellweger, Darlene Love

title: Jennifer Aniston, Ryan Adams

overview: Dave brings out Biff and thanks him, Paul, the USO and a variety of soldiers for making the Christmas Eve trip to Baghdad possible; in the premiere edition of "Will It Explode?" Pat Farmer throws 18 industrial-size cans of chocolate and butterscotch pudding off the roof; Parents magazine calls Dave "America's Most Moronic Father."

title: Jennifer Aniston, Ryan Adams

title: Jennifer Connelly, Christopher Paolini

title: Jennifer Connelly, Christopher Paolini

title: Eddie Griffin, Marv Albert

overview: Dave celebrate's Steph/Monty's birthday with a cake that reads "Happy Birthday Tammi!"  Also, recent baseball Hall of Fame inductees Paul Molitor and Dennis Eckersley present the Top Ten.

title: Eddie Griffin, Marv Albert

title: Nathan Lane, Ruben Studdard

overview: During his interview with Nathan Lane, Dave suggests to Paul that they should perform together in the musical "The Producers."  Also, Ruben Stoddard performs "Sorry 2004."

title: Nathan Lane, Ruben Studdard

title: Billy Bob Thornton

overview: It's time for another round of "Stump the Band," and as usual Paul does his Carnac schtick; ten interns present the Top Ten; Billy Bob Thornton describes his short-lived tenure as the assistant manager of a pizza parlor; The Darkness performs "I Believe In a Thing Called Love."

title: Billy Bob Thornton

title: Patricia Heaton, Kate Bosworth

overview: Dave goes on a rant about Jay Leno's appearance on CBS' "People's Choice Awards" home site, while Dick Gephardt presents the Top Ten.

title: Patricia Heaton, Kate Bosworth

title: Jeff Daniels, Isaiah Thomas, The Shins

title: Jeff Daniels, Isaiah Thomas, The Shins

title: Bette Midler, Howie Day

overview: Mailbag: Alan gets clobbered by an angry Irishman, George Clarke takes a shower with former basketball star Manute Bol, and Steph/Monty gives heart surgery fun facts.  Also, Howie Day performs "She Says."

title: Bette Midler, Howie Day

title: Dave Chapelle, Carmen Electra

overview: Throughout the night, foreigners tell jokes; Dave and Paul play a new game called "Mars or Nevada?" then come to agree that it's utterly stupid; Al Roker presents the Top Ten; Carmen Electra promotes her new striptease-workout video.

title: Dave Chapelle, Carmen Electra

title: Christina Aquilera, Gary Muledeer

overview: During "Audience Show & Tell," a woman from Texas shows off photos of her Chinese hairless in various costumes; Dave reads a fan letter from someone whose life depends upon "Will It Float?"; Christina Aguilera sings "Walk Away."

title: Christina Aquilera, Gary Muledeer

title: Jessica Simpson & Nick Lachey, Al Green

overview: Stephanie demonstrates her ex-boyfriend's lackluster dancing abilities once more; John McEnroe does the Top Ten and promotes his new talk show at the same time; Gavin MacLeod makes a guest appearance in "Potatoes or Gavin MacLeod?"; by the end of the show, Steph, Gavin, and John are dancing together.

title: Jessica Simpson & Nick Lachey, Al Green

title: Ashton Kutcher, Paula Abdul

overview: Singer-songwriter John Mayer sits in; Dave shows footage of Howard Dean's head exploding; in the latest edition of "Pat Farmer's Gaffe Alert," our favorite film-loving stagehand points out that the entire cast of Casablanca is now dead.

title: Ashton Kutcher, Paula Abdul

title: Kristin Davis, Joe Simpson

overview: Dave does a really bad Howard Dean impression; during Mailbag, Rupert puts a ruined slice of turkey in the soup of the day; Dave chats with a mountain climber with an epic story of survival.

title: Kristin Davis, Joe Simpson

title: Matthew Broderick, Jim Garvin

overview: Dave shows several photos that answer the question "What's the Deal with Donald Trump's Hair?;" Howard Dean presents the Top Ten live via satellite from New Hampshire.

title: Matthew Broderick, Jim Garvin

title: Al Franken, Jake Johannsen, Phantom Planet

overview: Al Franken comments on his trip to Iraq; Phantom Planet performs "Big Brat."

title: Regis Philbin, The Thrills

overview: Dave mentions the passing of influential late night great Jack Paar; Biff introduces his annual "Biff at the Super Bowl" segment; Bill DeLace does another Top Ten remote, this time from a nearby Starbucks.

title: Regis Philbin, The Thrills

title: Harry Connick Jr., Sean Astin

overview: Dave announces that after 22 years on the wagon, he would like to start drinking again, but only during the show.  Later, he wishes Oprah a belated happy 50th birthday.

title: Harry Connick Jr., Sean Astin

title: Bill Belichick, Cindy Crawford

overview: Dave mentions that water is not running in the building for the time being; during Mailbag, Pat Farmer tortures a stagehand with a George Foreman Grill; Dave shows a (bogus) clip of Barbara Walters topless.

title: Bill Belichick, Cindy Crawford

title: Hilary Swank, Todd Barry, Nellie McKay

overview: Dave recaps last night's accident on 53rd Street: snowboarder Tara Dakides slid off a landing platform and fell to the pavement.  She was taken to New York's Bellevue Hospital, and was treated for injuries.  The audience was informed of the incident, and taping for the evening's two shows was cancelled.

title: Hilary Swank, Todd Barry, Nellie McKay

title: Dr. Phil, Tara Dakides, Clip of The Beatles

overview: Dave chats with snowboarder Tara Dakides, whose accident during a demonstration on 53rd Street cancelled the taping of last Thursday's episode.  Also, in honor of the 40th Anniversary of Beatlemania, Paul does an Ed Sullivan impression, while Dave shows the entire clip of the Fab Four performing for the first time in this very theater.

title: Drew Barrymore, Jack Hanna

overview: Rupert selects a 53rd Street Loser to play "What Did Merv Have For Lunch;" Drew Barrymore and Jack Hanna remain clothed during their segments.

title: Drew Barrymore, Jack Hanna

title: Adam Sandler, Eve

overview: Dave tries out a new catchphrase: "Ba da boom, ba da bing."  Also, Steph/Monty dresses up a 1980s-era Olympic hockey player, and Dave goes back to calling her "Smitty."

title: Adam Sandler, Eve

title: Bill Murray, Jermaine O'Neal

overview: Throughout the night, the CBS Orchestra plays songs by Air Supply; Dave mentions that the continent of Australia has demanded to see that clip of the monkey washing a cat; Bill Murray gets a "Dave" tattoo on his arm.

title: Bill Murray, Jermaine O'Neal

title: Alec Baldwin, Sofia Coppola, Kylie Minogue

overview: This week's "Will It Float?" item is a box of chocolates; Alec Baldwin and Sofia Coppola visit; Kylie Minogue performs "Red Blooded Women."

title: Stupid Human Tricks, Ray Romano, Kayne West

overview: Dave makes fun of a new commercial, and the clip is repeated throughout the broadcast; during "Stupid Human Tricks," a man stuffs his mouth with a tennis ball; Ray Romano promotes Welcome to Mooseport.

title: Kelly Ripa, Lindsay Lohan

overview: Leon Russell sits in; Dave is still fascinated by a quote from last night's film trailer ("If you need help, here I am") and repeats it several times throughout the show; Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Kelly Ripa both attempt parallel parking.

title: Kelly Ripa, Lindsay Lohan

title: Ashley Judd, Ben Harper

overview: Mailbag: Steph/Monty/Smitty is dressed up as Dale Earnhardt, Jr., while "Senator John Kerry" (Gerard) brags about the perks of being married to the heir of a ketchup empire.  Also, a Mongolian throat chanter performs on "Is This Anything?" but nobody seems all that impressed.

title: Ashley Judd, Ben Harper

title: Gordon Geisbrecht, Sarah Jessica Parker, Nelly Furtado

overview: Noted hypothermia expert Dr. Gordon Geisbrecht jumps into a tank of icewater to demonstrate its effects; the US Senate announces that when referring to George W. Bush, "president" will be used in quotation marks; Dave shows the audience a new photo of little Harry.

title: Amber Tamblyn, Brian Regan, Leona Naess

overview: During "Audience Show & Tell," Dave meets a former White House intern; George Clarke fills in for Kiva "Grinder Girl" Kahl during "Will It Float?"; comedian Brian Regan comments on psychics.

title: Amber Tamblyn, Brian Regan, Leona Naess

title: Jeff Goldblum, Norah Jones

overview: Demolition demo (shut down by Hizzoner Bloomberg's office) on 53rd St. turns into Pat Farmer dropping stuff off the roof; Survivor loser Rob Cesternino drops by Rupert's; Jeff Goldblum visits; Norah Jones sings "What Am I To You?"

title: Jeff Goldblum, Norah Jones

title: Edie Falco, Steven Bailey, Edie Brickell

overview: It's "Steve and Edie" night on the Late Show: Edie Falco promotes the upcoming fifth season of "The Sopranos;" Dave meets Steven Bailey of "My Big Fat Obnoxious FiancÃ©" fame; Edie Brickell (making her first LS appearance in nearly 10 years)promotes her latest solo album.

title: Diane Sawyer, Benjamin McKenzie

overview: Stephanie/Monty/Smitty is in dentist garb (and Dave-ordered model posture) for "CBS Mailbag;" Diane Sawyer gushes over Oprah Winfrey's 50th birthday party; Benjamin McKenzie ("The O.C.") visits.

title: Diane Sawyer, Benjamin McKenzie

title: Stupid Pet Tricks, Tim Robbins, Evanescence

overview: Dave shows an (bogus) political ad in which Dennis Kucinich announces he's marrying Lorenzo Lamas; in an all-dog edition of "Stupid Pet Tricks," one canine says hello to Dave; Ernest Borgnine presents the Top Ten.

title: Bill Cosby, Toby Lightman

overview: On "Audience Show & Tell," Dave make his contribution to an audience member's collection of gum chewed by celebrities; "Will It Float?" sinks a tray of billiard balls; Bill Cosby does stand-up; Lou Reed capes; Toby Lightman sings.

title: Bill Cosby, Toby Lightman

title: Anne Heche, Cee-Lo

overview: The studio audience votes Dave off the show, so Gaines orders Paul to take over during "Survivor Loser."  When Dave reappears during Paul's interview with Richard Hatch, Paul goes to a commercial.  Later, a miffed (and naked) Hatch walks into the backdrop during Anne Heche's visit.

title: Anne Heche, Cee-Lo

title: Turkey Callers, Julia Stiles, Jessica Simpson

overview: National Turkey Calling champs are trotted out; Ryan Seacrest presents the "Top Ten Catch Phrases Ryan Seacrest Rejected Before 'Seacrest Out!'" (via satellite); Julia Stiles visits; Jessica Simpson sings.

title: Ben Stiller, Robert Rudolph and The Family Band

overview: During Mailbag, Biff goes to bed with a guy named Cameron Diaz; George Clarke fills in for Anna Jack on hula hoop; Alan admits to a $1000-a-week addiction to Vicodin; Robert Randolph and the Family Band brings the house down with "Going In The Right Direction."

title: Viggo Mortensen, Sting, Bill Murray

overview: Dave announces that he's on steroids, then shows before-and-after photos to prove his point; Biff goes on a cruise; the outside cam finds Bill Murray lying in the gutter, a desperate and broken man; "Oprah" (Pat Farmer) interviews "Beyonce" (Kenny Sheehan).

title: Viggo Mortensen, Sting, Bill Murray

title: Charles Grodin, Chloe Pang

overview: Twelve-year-old piano prodigy Chloe Pang plays Bach's "Goldberg Variations."  Dave is almost brought to tears by the performance, declaring it one of the show's best.

title: Charles Grodin, Chloe Pang

title: Jim Carrey, Steve Winwood

overview: Dave points out that for the nineteenth year in a row, the WMDB/CBS Orchestra will be the house band for the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies; Dave and Les Moonves chat via telephone; Jim Carrey and Dave attempt a "talk show without talk" that only lasts about 47 seconds.

title: Jim Carrey, Steve Winwood

title: Kate Winslet, Bruce McCall, The Vines

overview: After two weeks of plugging their product, Dave shows a single Shick Quattro razor the company sent, and reads a very peculiar letter to Gaines from someone in the company; the Top Ten is now sponsored by myheadhurts.com; Canadian satirist Bruce McCall promotes his new book; The Vines perform "Ride."

title: Kate Winslet, Bruce McCall, The Vines

title: Courtney Love

title: Courtney Love

title: Tom Hanks, N.E.R.D.

overview: Cold opening: Tom Hanks gives Harry Letterman an Oscar, and Dave accepts it on his behalf.  Later, the Ladykillers star gives the absentee infant a $50 savings bond, while Congressman Dennis Kucinich presents the Top Ten.

title: Tom Hanks, N.E.R.D.

title: Jamie Foxx, Al Franken

overview: All-American basketball player Andre Barrett throws various items off the roof, aiming towards a basketball hoop at ground level, the misses the basket on all six chances.  Also, Al Franken promotes his upcoming liberal-friendly radio network.

title: Jamie Foxx, Al Franken

title: Ricky Gervais, Blondie

overview: Mailbag: George Clarke's attempt at surgically losing weight is thwarted when some guy steals his clothes.  Also, Blondie performs "Good Boys."

title: Ricky Gervais, Blondie

title: Janet Jackson, John Mayer

overview: Throughout the night, Columbia University professor and 1999 Nobel laureate in economics Dr. Robert Mundell tells lame redneck jokes; Bill DeLace presents another hidden-camera remote Top Ten; Janet Jackson is grilled at length by Dave on her "wardrobe malfunction" at this year's Super Bowl.

title: Janet Jackson, John Mayer

title: Matthew Perry, Lou Reed

overview: After weeks of shilling their product, Dave finally receives a thousand Schick Quattro razors in the mail, then promises to give them out to the audience.  Unfortunatly, Gaines and Laurie Diamond tell Dave that the staff has already taken their fair share of the razors.  Later in the show, he compensates by having Rupert, the Hi-Ho girls, and a British guy giving candy and razors to the audience.

title: Matthew Perry, Lou Reed

title: Johnny Knoxville, Sahr Singh, The Walkmen

title: The Rock, Liz Phair

overview: A minor controversy that started earlier in the week is resolved by a very apologetic CNN anchorwoman (see recap).  Also, Dave congratulates Craig Kilborn on five years at CBS.

title: The Rock, Liz Phair

title: Tyler Crotty, Michael Imperioli, Jim Gaffigan

overview: Audience Show & Tell: a husband and wife tandem demonstrates a neat trick involving a yo-yo and a shiny quarter.  Also, Dave chats with Tyler Crotty, the tired pre-teen who has been at the center of a minor controversy on the Late Show for the last week.  For appearing on the show, Dave gives Tyler several cans of Red Bull.   Also, very tall man(Paul Olkowski) gives Dave a one arm hug before he shows a "glory day" highlight from 12 years ago when he sank a full-court shot on ESPN.

title: Bruce Willis, Renee Askins

overview: The Top Ten list is now sponsored by rake-attack.com, while Bruce Willis shows off his new, stealthy, Trump-style hairpiece.

title: Bruce Willis, Renee Askins

title: Jimmy Fallon, Anne Hathaway, Usher

title: Jimmy Fallon, Anne Hathaway, Usher

title: Billy Crystal, Alex Rodriguez

overview: Alan brings a video of celebrity well-wishers for Dave's 57th birthday (just a tape of a fleeing Regis); it's "More With Les," as Dave phones up CBS-TV head honcho Les Moonves; Billy Crystal plugs his new children's book; "A-Rod" chats, then jacks a few balls with Dave on 53rd Street.

title: Billy Crystal, Alex Rodriguez

title: Chris Rock, The Upside Down Act

overview: Biff makes his annual trip to Spring Training, where he for the second year in a row, he and Hideki Matsui perform Abbott & Costello's "Who's on First?" routine; Jerry turns Dave upside down to preview Kai Leclerc's gravity-defying juggling act; "Dwight the Troubled Teen" makes another visit to Alan's booth.

title: Chris Rock, The Upside Down Act

title: Amy Sedaris, Damien Rice

overview: Mailbag: After noticing that a letter-writer misspelled his name, Paul comes with a homonym for his moniker, resulting in a rival homonym from Biff.  Also, Dave kisses a donkey, while Ruben Stoddard presents the Top Ten.

title: Amy Sedaris, Damien Rice

title: David Duchovny, Chris Russo

overview: In the "season finale" of "Trump or Monkey?," a dancer from the musical Hairspray wins an alleged trip to Acapulco; David Duchovny discusses his son's linguistic skills; after getting bumped twice in the last year, NYC sportscaster Chris "Mad Dog" Russo is finally grilled by Dave.

title: David Duchovny, Chris Russo

title: Phil Mickelson, Kathryn Morris, Patti Smith

overview: Phil Mickelson brags about his victory at the 2004 Masters; James Lipton delivers Paul's cape.

title: Megan Mullally, Eli Manning, Diana Krall

overview: al-Qaeda takes responsibility for Derek Jeter's batting slump; Dave resurrects his two favorite Cold Mountain sound clips; stuntman "Magic Brian" eats a lightbulb.

title: Andy Richter, Davy Rothbart, Mary Chapin Carpenter

overview: Dave declares that the new mission statement for the Late Show will be "We are here for you. We'll make things better." Also, Rupert hosts the debut edition of "Stop the Pump," a game involving pumping fuel at a gas station on the corner of 44th and 10th in Manhattan.

title: Julianne Moore, Robert Klein, Todd Rundgren

overview: Dave announces that he's going to be "more dynamic," resulting in spasm-like movements by him and Paul; to accompany Steph/Monty/Smitty dressing as Amelia Earhart for Mailbag, Dave repeatedly orders to hear airplane SFX inbetween letters; Julianne Moore tells Dave what it's like to kiss Barbara Walters.

title: Kelly Ripa, Jennie Finch

overview: The theater audience is given the option of either having Tom Hanks drop by or watch stock footage of a camel on skis.  Dave claims the camel tape won.  Also, Dave thinks he's addicted to Bexstra, claiming "the inside of me itches."

title: Kelly Ripa, Jennie Finch

title: Hillary Clinton, The Roots

overview: An audience member turns her hand 360 degrees; Hillary Clinton discusses her husband's book and the war in Iraq; The Roots perform "Don't Say Nuthin'."

title: Hillary Clinton, The Roots

title: Stupid Pet Tricks, David Spade, Loretta Lynn & Jack White

title: Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Adam Brody

overview: Nobel Economics Prize winner Robert Mundell tells "Yo Mama" jokes; a woman off the street pretends to be in an earthquake with Rupert; Survivor All-Stars loser Shii-Ann Huang presents the Top Ten.

title: Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Adam Brody

title: Kate Beckinsale, Sue Johanson

title: Kate Beckinsale, Sue Johanson

title: Diving Dogs, Tina Fey, Morgan Spurlock

title: Diving Dogs, Tina Fey, Morgan Spurlock

title: Kelsey Grammar, Orchestra Baobob with Trey Anastasio and Dave Matthews

overview: Ten celebrity moms (including Dorothy and Gerard as "Betty Lou Roberts") present the Top Ten, and later the faux mother of Julia Roberts delivers Paul's cape.

title: Amber Brkich, Regis Philbin, Black-Eyed Peas

overview: Dave announces that motorcyclist "Johnny McCoy" will be performing a very dangerous and complicated stunt out on 53rd Street, but it ends up getting cancelled; Dave makes Jerry play the airplane SFX again; it turns out Johnny McCoy can't even ride a motorcycle; Dave, Regis, and Paul weigh themselves.

title: David Hyde Pierce, David Byrne

title: David Hyde Pierce, David Byrne

title: John McCain, Tom Dreesen

title: John McCain, Tom Dreesen

title: Stupid Pet Tricks, Hugh Jackman

title: Stupid Pet Tricks, Hugh Jackman

title: Amy Sedaris, Modest Mouse

overview: A special edition of the show taped in the middle of the night. Dave arrives on horseback; vermin expert Robert Sullivan searches for rats; Dave shows footage of Eric Stangel trying to call Bob Borden from his apartment/hotel room; ten nighthawks present the Top Ten; Amy Sedaris takes a tour of her West Village neighborhood.

title: Amy Sedaris, Modest Mouse

title: Antonio Banderas, Alanis Morrisette

title: Antonio Banderas, Alanis Morrisette

title: Charlie Sheen, Jack Hanna

overview: Chef Emil Castillo makes a $1000 frittata (read: omelet), and when completed, Dave smothers it with ketchup; Dave pays tribute to Tony Randall, who passed on that morning; Dave resolves a tickle in his throat with a bottle of Tanqueray.

title: Charlie Sheen, Jack Hanna

title: Kiefer Sutherland, Incubus

overview: Dave gives Steph/Monty/Smitty another weird nickname ("Gunther") while baseball star Randy "Big Unit" Johnson presents a perfect game-themed Top Ten.

title: Kiefer Sutherland, Incubus

title: Kate Hudons, Outkast

title: Kate Hudons, Outkast

title: Ellen DeGeneres, The Strokes

overview: Dave claims he has a rare form of tuberculosis, and that a Dave stand-in is waiting backstage for when the time comes; Kiva "Grinder Girl" Kahl reports from her apartment in Brooklyn to discuss a recent leg injury; Gary Mintz fills in for Kiva during "Will It Float?"; The Strokes perform "The End Has No End."

title: Ellen DeGeneres, The Strokes

title: Nicole Kidman, Avril Lavigne

overview: Dave's stand-in is still waiting for his cue; Dave demands to hear the airplane and Cold Mountain SFX again; the stars of The Sopranos perform the Top Ten; Nicole Kidman makes her first appearance on the show in three years.

title: Nicole Kidman, Avril Lavigne

title: Dennis Quaid, Velvet Revolver

overview: Dave congratulates Sid McGinnis on becoming a grandfather; karate expert Leif Becker attempts to break 500 boards in a minute, but ends up tying his personal record of 415; ten NBA legends present the Top Ten; for the fourth show in a row, the credits roll over footage of Alan presenting flowers to an unknown woman.

title: Dennis Quaid, Velvet Revolver

title: Mandy Moore, Nate Erwin, Counting Crows

overview: Mailbag: Steph/Smitty/Gunther is dressed up as Rahal/Letterman racer Buddy Rice; the upcoming cable channel "Logo" declares the Late Show "the gayest show on television;" Dave is interrupted by "Gerry the Cicada" Mulligan, who attempts to dance the Lambada.  Later, Gerry is invited back onstage to eat actual cicadas with Dave, Paul and bug expert Nate Erwin.

title: Mandy Moore, Nate Erwin, Counting Crows

title: Darrell Hammond, blink-182

overview: Dave announces that he's had another falling-out with CBS, which may or may not give him the justification to mock the network again; hundreds of sailors walk onstage for "Is This Anything?"; Darrell Hammond performs his best impressions, plus a new imitation of Senator John Kerry.

title: Darrell Hammond, blink-182

title: Andy Dick, Bob Woodward

overview: A 1 1/2 pound Porterhouse steak is subjected to "Will It Float?" and despite Dave's scientific argument that a dead animal would more than likely float in water, the meat sinks.  Also, Bob Woodward discusses his new book and recent interview with George Bush.

title: Andy Dick, Bob Woodward

title: Bill Murray, P.J. Harvey

overview: Dave brags about his Indy 500 win last week; Alan's recap of the first game of the NBA Finals turns into a striptease; Bill Murray announces that he's now moonlighting as a circus clown, wearing an outfit to prove it.

title: Bill Murray, P.J. Harvey

title: Bette Midler, David Tidmarsh

overview: In honor of one of tonight's guests (a spelling bee champ), Dave mentions that the most commonly used word in the English language is "biscuit"; a new game called "Cicada/Secada" is botched by Rupert's revealing of the game-board; Bette Midler promotes The Stepford Wives and discusses the joy of bowling.

title: Bette Midler, David Tidmarsh

title: Buddy Rice, Christopher Walken, Kid Rock

overview: Dave and Paul have a heated discussion over who would win a fight- "badass" Kid Rock or "nerves of steel" Buddy Rice; during Mailbag, Biff goes to Wisconsin to help out a law student, and ends up smashing a bottle over the kid's head; Dave tries on a racing helmet given to him by 2004 Indy 500 winner Buddy Rice.

title: Matthew Broderick, Jamie Cullum

overview: In honor of his death earlier that day, Paul and the band performs Ray Charles' "What'd I Say"; Dave sends Matthew Broderick outside to get hosed with water; jazz pianist Jamie Cullum performs "All at Sea."

title: Matthew Broderick, Jamie Cullum

title: P. Diddy, Jim Gaffigan

overview: Jim Gaffigan comments on married life and becoming a father for the first time. Also, Paul Anka delivers Paul's cape for this Friday night James Brown homage, then in honor of the retirement of the long-standing gag, performs a parody of "My Way."

title: P. Diddy, Jim Gaffigan

title: Paris Hilton, Patti Scalfa

overview: Dave shows us another photo of Harry; Paris Hilton discusses The Simple Life and her now-infamous sex tape; Patti Scialfa (Mrs. Bruce Springsteen) performs "23rd Street Lullaby."

title: Paris Hilton, Patti Scalfa

title: Ben Stiller, Beastie Boys

overview: To further promote Popeye's Green Beans, Dave and Paul eat Popeye's chicken and give fun facts; Ben Stiller attempts to break windows across the street with a dodge-ball, but ends up falling off the building.

title: Ben Stiller, Beastie Boys

title: Chauncey Billups, Dana Carvey, Wilco

title: Chauncey Billups, Dana Carvey, Wilco

title: Vince Vaughn, Margaret Cho

title: Vince Vaughn, Margaret Cho

title: Michael Moore, Jennifer Hawkins, Los Lobos

overview: Michael Moore discusses his infamous speech at the 2003 Oscars and promotes Fahrenheit 9/11; Dave tries on Miss Universe's sash and tiara; Los Lobos performs "Charmed."

title: Larry Brown, Sean Hayes, Phish

overview: Throughout the night, George Clarke eats fish sticks on the roof to honor a certain band performing on the marquee; for the third night in a row, Dave shows (well-edited) footage of a guy cheating on Jeopardy; Phish performs "Scents and Subtle Sounds" and unwittingly stops traffic in the process.

title: Larry Brown, Sean Hayes, Phish

title: Kevin Kline, Nicole Richie

overview: Dave announces that he and Paul will be in this weekend's Gay Pride parade; past contestant Jennie Ford plays "Super Trump or Monkey;" Ken Griffey, Jr. presents the Top Ten; Nicole Richie (reality star and adopted daughter to Lionel Richie) tells Dave how she conquered heroin addiction.

title: Kevin Kline, Nicole Richie

title: David Alan Grier, Britton Keeshan, the Von Bondies

title: Kid Inventors, Shawn Wayans, Secret Machines

overview: During a "New Products" segment, Dave sinks his teeth into some charcoal briquets, which he swallows with mouthwash.  Also, The Secret Machines (in their TV debut) perform "Now Here to Nowhere."

title: Bonnie Hunt, Dylan Moran

overview: "Know Your Current Events" is played for the first time in over six months; Dave spills coffee on his lap, and Paul suggests hydrogen peroxide to clean it off; "Dwight the Troubled Teen" breaks character to remind people not to download illegally.

title: Bonnie Hunt, Dylan Moran

title: Piedmont Bird Callers, Kirsten Dunst, Chris Robinson

overview: Dave admits that after spending all weekend watching documentaries about building motorcycles, he wants a hog for himself.  At the end of the show, Dave forms a motorcycle "gang" with Paul, Dave Dorsett, and Chris Robinson of the Black Crowes.

title: Keira Knightly, Joseph Wilson

overview: A husband and wife combo plays the "Late Show Bill Clinton Memoir Challenge," in which they must find the name "Monica" in his new book within thirty seconds.  Later, Pat and Kenny recreate Oprah's recent interview with the former president.

title: Keira Knightly, Joseph Wilson

title: Ethan Hawke, Jon Heder

overview: Dave turns on the hose-cam again, shooting water at unsuspecting passersby; during Mailbag, Dave shows footage from the new Spiderman movie (actually the classic 60's cartoon) of Doc Ock torturing Spidey with a clip from the Late Show; Jon Heder promotes Napoleon Dynamite.

title: Ethan Hawke, Jon Heder

title: Will Ferrell, Dashboard Confessional

overview: Two lumberjacks compete against each other out on 53rd Street, while Will Ferrell shows Dave a home movie of his four-month-old "baby" (a sports car).

title: Will Ferrell, Dashboard Confessional

title: Christina Applegate, David Sedaris

overview: The musical talents of Paul, Felecia, and Bruce are laid to waste once more on "Stump the Band"; "Fat Spider-Man" (George Clarke) presents a remote Top Ten; David Sedaris reads an except from his new book, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim.

title: Christina Applegate, David Sedaris

title: Kristin Davis, Ali G

overview: In the debut edition of "Where They Would Have Gone For Their Summer Vacation," Biff tells Dave that Charles Bronson would've gone to Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut; Jeopardy! super-contestant Ken Jennings presents the Top Ten; Dave admits to Kristen Davis that he was "watching hard" while viewing Sex & the City reruns on TBS.

title: Kristin Davis, Ali G

title: Will Smith, Jet

overview: Dave continues to discuss motorcycles; Alan's baseball commentary is interrupted by the return of that guy who used to beat the daylights out of him several years back; to prove some sort of point, Will Smith sticks his butt in Dave's face.

title: Will Smith, Jet

title: Hilary Duff, Jonathan Ames

overview: Dave compares President Bush to Porky Pig; during Mailbag, a young, fairweather Letterman fan is thrown out of the theater; Hilary Duff promotes A Cinderella Story.

title: Hilary Duff, Jonathan Ames

title: Cedric the Entertainer, Laird Hamilton

title: Cedric the Entertainer, Laird Hamilton

title: Julianna Marguiles, Bob Sarlatte, Ashlee Simpson

overview: Audience Show & Tell: Dave chats with a meteorologist from Connecticut who was once mentioned on "Know Your Current Events."  Also, Dorothy celebrates her 83rd birthday with a Dave stand-in and a refrigerator full of Red Bull and vodka.

title: Denzel Washington, Jim Rome

overview: Dave gloats over Rahal/Letterman Racing's visit to the White House earlier in the day; three stagehands attempt to smear a camera lens with sunscreen from 90 feet above street level; Denzel Washington promotes The Manchurian Candidate.

title: Denzel Washington, Jim Rome

title: Halley Berry, Maria Mena

overview: In honor of the 35th anniversary of the moonwalk, it's time for a new game at Hello Deli called "Would You Like to Plant a Flag on the Moon?"  Rupert brings in a contestant from Yukon, Oklahoma, and Dave gives her a hard time about it.

title: Halley Berry, Maria Mena

title: Sharon Stone, Yeah Yeah Yeahs

title: Sharon Stone, Yeah Yeah Yeahs

title: Matt Damon, Carmelo Anthony, The Hives

overview: We watch news footage of Pete Rose's restaurant being looted of everything except a Late Show t-shirt; while addressing the Sandy Berger controversy, Dave unwittingly spits on Tony; The Hives perform "Walk Idiot Walk."

title: Matt Damon, Carmelo Anthony, The Hives

title: Brittany Murphy, Paula Poundstone

overview: An audience member from Cincinnati suspends a grape in air by blowing on it; Dave comments on Krispy Kreme's new doughnut shake, followed by a fake ad for Burger King's new liquid Whopper; Britney Murphy and Dave pinky-swear; troubled comedienne Paula Poundstone jokes about her time in detox.

title: Brittany Murphy, Paula Poundstone

title: Holly Hunter, US Olympic Synchronized Swimming Team

title: John McEnroe, Zach Braff

overview: With the Olympics approaching, Dave reminds the audience that he's on steroids; a standby audience member calls up Regis and tells him to shove it; Biff makes his second report from Boston; Dave scratches his chin in a borderline-offensive manner.

title: John McEnroe, Zach Braff

title: Bob Newhart, 213 with Snoop Dogg

overview: A remarkably ornery Dave attempts to apologize to Regis via telephone but hangs up on him, then answers every question on CBS Mailbag with a resilient "who cares?"  Also, Bob Newhart discusses the statue built in honor of him in Chicago and then does a fairly decent impression of Dr. Henry Kissinger.

title: Bob Newhart, 213 with Snoop Dogg

title: Natalie Portman, Ambulance LTD

overview: Biff tries unsuccessfully to interview Michael Moore; Natalie Portman talks about sleeping with her dog Charlie; Ambulance Ltd. performs "Primative."

title: Natalie Portman, Ambulance LTD

title: Rosie Perez, Greg Giraldo

overview: Anton (still filling in for Paul) plays "Will It Float?" for the first time; Rosie Perez tells a funny story about an actor who spits when he speaks; Alan Kalter asks Dave to talk about his latest love of his life, then gets beaten up by the women's brother.

title: Rosie Perez, Greg Giraldo

title: Pamela Anderson, Al Franken

overview: The guest chairs are replaced and Dave's desk has been altered; during "Who Asked For It?" an audience member vaporizes himself; Pamela Anderson brags about having sex without dating.

title: Pamela Anderson, Al Franken

title: Bill Clinton, Natalie Merchant

overview: Former President Clinton discusses a wide variety of topics with Dave, then signs a copy of his book for Harry.  Also, Natalie Merchant performs "Sally Ann."

title: Bill Clinton, Natalie Merchant

title: Tom Cruise, Dax Shepard

overview: Michael Bearden and Anton continue to fill in for Paul, prompting Dave to ask Anton how Paul would respond to some of his comments tonight; during Mailbag, Pat Farmer determines the length of a "New York Minute" but ends up getting robbed and beaten instead; "Tom Ridge" (Gerard) discusses homeland security, then breaks into song; Tom Cruise promotes Collateral.

title: Tom Cruise, Dax Shepard

title: Gerard Mulligan, Jada Pinkett Smith, Jessica Simpson

overview: Dave bids farewell to longtime writer Gerard Mulligan with a sitdown interview and a clip montage heavy on NBC-era footage.

title: Tommy Franks, Greg Giraldo

title: Tommy Franks, Greg Giraldo

Season 12

title: Jon Cryer, Chris Kentis, Renee Olstead

overview: Dave points out that CBS is airng stock footage of a guy wresting an ostrich to compete with NBC's Olympic coverage; director Chris Kentis promotes Open Water; ""Still Standing"" star Renee Olstead performs a scorching rendition of ""Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby.""

title: Jon Cryer, Chris Kentis, Renee Olstead

title: Dennis Leary, Sam Easterson

overview: Dave has difficulty explaining to Paul what exactly animal photographer Sam Easterson does; Dave shows another out-of-focus clip from the Olympics; Denis Leary promotes the FX hit drama ""Rescue Me.""

title: Dennis Leary, Sam Easterson

title: Paul Hamm, Josh Hartnett, Nick Cave

overview: ""CBS Mailbag"" features Dave getting friendly with U.S. Olympic volleyball stars Kerri Walsh & Misty May (bogus), Alan Kalter's ""You're Busted"" at Ranch 1, and New Jersey going ""Gay Crazy;"" gold medalist Paul Hamm visits.

title: Paul Hamm, Josh Hartnett, Nick Cave

title: Natalie Coughlin, Carla Gugino, Gavin DeGraw

title: Maureen Dowd, Tom Ryan

overview: A man from Pennsylvania turns himself into a human jack o'lantern on ""Audience Show & Tell;"" ten U.S. Olympians present the Top Ten; political writer Maureen Dowd makes several alarming comments on the presidential election.

title: Maureen Dowd, Tom Ryan

title: Carly Patterson, Jeff Foxworthy, LL Cool J

overview: Osama bin Laden announces that he wants to replace Craig Kilborn as host of the Late Late Show; Dave celebrates 11 years at CBS with a timeline; Biff reports from the Republican National Convention, with a goal to hug as many ""Republican Babes"" as possible.

title: Farrah Fawcett, The Clarks

title: Farrah Fawcett, The Clarks

title: John McCain, Tom Russell

title: John McCain, Tom Russell

title: Tim Russert, Snow Patrol

title: Tim Russert, Snow Patrol

title: Jane Pauley, Greg Giraldo

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

title: Jane Pauley, Greg Giraldo

title: National Hollerin' Champions, Neve Campbell, Keane

overview: Dave brags about working on Labor Day; like it does every year, a runaway taxi ruins the staff Labor Day barbecue (and runs over Alan); three National Hollerin' Champions do their thing; Neve Campbell; Keane performs ""Somewhere Only We Know.""

title: Regis Philbin, Hoobastank

overview: At Hello Deli: Rupert selects a contestant to play the ""Late Show Heart Bypass Scramble;"" Regis promotes his new standards CD; Alan recaps his summer, with the usual results; Hoobastank performs ""Same Direction.""

title: Regis Philbin, Hoobastank

title: Martin Short, Alan Jackson

overview: ""CBS Mailbag"" introduces Rupert's new ""girlfriend,"" answers the question, ""Does Dave ever sing?"" and features Alan's message to Hillary Clinton; Martin Short; ""Late Show Back to School Tips;"" Alan Jackson sings.

title: Martin Short, Alan Jackson

title: Ray Romano, Avril Lavigne

overview: Biff spends the day at New York-Presbyterian Hospital with Dr. Lou Arrone; an educational segment with Alan and an animated rodent goes awry; Ray Romano talks about the final season of ""Everybody Loves Raymond;"" Avril Lavigne performs ""My Happy Ending.""

title: Ray Romano, Avril Lavigne

title: Drew Barrymore, Aron Ralston

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

title: Drew Barrymore, Aron Ralston

title: John Kerry, Green Day

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

title: John Kerry, Green Day

title: Dr. Phil, Gary Sinise

overview: Stand-ins for Dave and Dr. Phil stand in the gallows; in honor of a recent stunt on Oprah, everyone in the audience gets an automobile air freshener; Alan unintentionally admits that he's sexual dysfunctional.

title: Dr. Phil, Gary Sinise

title: Kelly Ripa, Annie Duke, Elvis Costello

overview: Nobel prize winner Professor Robert A. Mundell reads aloud from Paris Hilton's book; Kelly Ripa; poker champion Annie Duke; Elvis Costello & the Imposters perform.

title: Kelly Ripa, Annie Duke, Elvis Costello

title: Stupid Human Tricks, Rob Lowe, Mos Def

title: Stupid Human Tricks, Rob Lowe, Mos Def

title: Julianne Moore, Tom Dreesen

title: Julianne Moore, Tom Dreesen

title: Queen Latifah, Jack Hanna

overview: As it does every season, Alan's hair changes colors; Dave  comments on Conan O'Brien's promotion to hosting The Tonight Show in 2009, then openly asks if he can go back to NBC to host Late Night; a Kodomo Dragon (courtesy of Jack Hanna) startles Dave.

title: Queen Latifah, Jack Hanna

title: John Goodman, Tom Waits

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

title: John Goodman, Tom Waits

title: Joaquin Phoenix, Austin Stevens, Switchfoot

overview: Live via satellite, Rupert plays bingo; Dave shows a photo of Harry shaking hands with one of the Stangel brothers; Tony ruins the ending of another movie En Espanol, then goes off on one of his trademark rants.

title: John Travolta, Tim Frisby, Pearl Jam

title: John Travolta, Tim Frisby, Pearl Jam

title: Richard Gere, Jason Randal

overview: CBS Mailbag: Dave shows an ad for Martha Stewart's farewell show, then has a heart-to-heart with ""Pete Rose"" (Gerard); magician Jason Randal dazzles Dave with some card tricks.

title: Richard Gere, Jason Randal

title: Howard Dean, Franz Ferdinand

overview: Dave has another rant about Jay Leno's five-year notice to NBC; an autumn in New York quiz; a still graphic acknowledges the passing of staffer Dorothy Chambers; Howard Dean shills for John Kerry; George Clarke's ""It's A Fact;"" Franz Ferdinand performs ""Take Me Out.""

title: Howard Dean, Franz Ferdinand

title: Annette Bening, Bill O'Reilly

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

title: Annette Bening, Bill O'Reilly

title: Jamie Foxx, Davy Rothbart

title: Jamie Foxx, Davy Rothbart

title: Donald Trump, Brian Binnie, Minnie Driver

overview: ""Know Your Current Events;"" Donald Trump plays (and wins) ""Trump Or Monkey;"" SpaceShipOne pilot Brian Binnie; Minnie Driver sings ""Everything I've Got In My Pocket.""

title: Brooke Shields, Barry Sonnenfeld

overview: During ""CBS Mailbag,"" Dave promotes the new Late Show newsletter, which includes an Alan Kalter centerfold; Brooke Shields visits; director-raconteur Barry Sonnenfeld returns to tell more amusing stories, and show samples of his martini art.

title: Brooke Shields, Barry Sonnenfeld

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

title: Laura Linney, Richard Lewis, The Wallflowers and Jordan Zevon

overview: Live via satellite, Martha Stewart gets caught in a prison catfight; an NYU student plays ""Guess the Bulge"" at Hello Deli; Jordan Zevon (son of Warren) and The Wallflowers perform ""Lawyers, Guns, and Money.""

title: Jennifer Lopez, Sue Johanson

overview: Dave has a new favorite phrase (""We must protect this house!"") while J.Lo promotes the remake of the Japanese romantic comedy Shall We Dance?

title: Jennifer Lopez, Sue Johanson

title: Billy Crystal, Ralph Nader

title: Billy Crystal, Ralph Nader

title: Tony Danza, Emma Roberts, Brian Regan

overview: ""CBS Mailbag"" with CBS holding auditions for Dave's replacement, George Clarke learning to play drums and Gerard Mulligan returning as ""George W. Bush;"" Tony Danza on his new talk show; Dave chats with Julia Roberts' niece Emma; Brian Regan does standup.

title: Tony Danza, Emma Roberts, Brian Regan

title: Jimmy Carter, Brandi Chastain, John Mellencamp

title: Jude Law, Ricky Gervais

title: Jude Law, Ricky Gervais

title: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Tony Kanaan, Sparta

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

title: Dustin Hoffman, Joss Stone

overview: ""Stump The Band;"" live via satellite, Martha Stewart gets caught in yet another catfight; Curt Schilling presents the Top Ten; Dustin Hoffman makes spit bubbles; Joss Stone performs.

title: Dustin Hoffman, Joss Stone

title: Amy Sedaris, Tommy Lee

overview: Dave's annual (and quite early) look at ""Halloween Costumes;"" George Clarke with a premature reminder about the end of Daylight Savings Time (Dave makes him down chocolate syrup); Amy Sedaris discusses her bunny and imaginary husband ""Ricky;"" Tommy Lee talks about his book, Tommy Land.

title: Amy Sedaris, Tommy Lee

title: Johnny Damon, Anne Heche, The Donnas

overview: Dave plugs his and Paul's (bogus) ""Decision 2004 Election Showdown Countdown Vote 2004 Democracy Corner"" for tomorrow night's election coverage; Rupert reports from St. Louis and Game 4 of the World Series; Johnny Damon recalls Boston's come-from-behind triumph; Anne Heche talks about parenthood and Birth; The Donnas perform ""Fall Behind Me.""

title: Johnny Damon, Anne Heche, The Donnas

title: Rosie Perez, Steven Wright

overview: ""Know Your Current Events;"" an 882 pound pumpkin is exploded on 53rd St.; Rosie Perez is tricked (once) by Dave into mentioning her Isuzu Trooper; Steven Wright.

title: Rosie Perez, Steven Wright

title: Al Franken, Kristin Bell

overview: ""CBS Mailbag;"" Al Franken explains the Electoral College to Dave; Kristen Bell visits; Project Bandaloop's performance is postponed because of heavy rain in Manhattan.

title: Al Franken, Kristin Bell

title: Tom Hanks, Nelly

overview: The annual run-through by NYC Marathon winners; Ball State University sophomore Ryan Carney adds to his Late Show tattoo collection; Tom Hanks on Scottish Mexican food, vomiting and  The Polar Express; Nelly.

title: Tom Hanks, Nelly

title: Salma Hayek, Sebastian Bourdais, Jimmy Eat World

title: Pierce Brosnan, Nigella Lawson, Renee Fleming

title: Matthew Broderick, Rosario Dawson, Los Lonely Boys

title: Paul Reubens, Evangeline Lilly, Project Bandaloop

overview: During Mailbag, Rupert admits to learning how flirt with women from Bill O'Reilly; Canadian-born TV actress Evangeline Lilly hugs Paul; after a one-week holdover, Project Bandaloop finally trapezes around the building.

title: Jerry Seinfeld, Jamie Oliver

title: Jerry Seinfeld, Jamie Oliver

title: Nicolas Cage, Jason Alexander, Morrissey

overview: Dave experiments with new camera angles by sitting on the edge of his desk; live in the green room, we meet a man who has collected pennies for over thirty years and amassed a fortune of roughly $28; Dave and Nicholas Cage talk about motorcycles.

title: Renee Zellweger, Chris Raxworthy

title: Renee Zellweger, Chris Raxworthy

title: Howard Stern, Alanis Morissette

overview: Dave shows a faux ad for a 1,420-calorie cheeseburger at Hardee's (""Warning: Do Not Eat""); Howard Stern likens himself to Oprah; Alanis Morissette performs ""Knees of My Bees.""

title: Howard Stern, Alanis Morissette

title: Tom Brady, Damien Fahey

title: Tom Brady, Damien Fahey

title: Stupid Pet Tricks, Colin Farrell, The Walkmen

title: Kevin Spacey, Ben Roethlisberger, Streb

overview: A telenovela catfight turns into a Pistons-Pacers basketball game; Rupert and a woman from Alabama drop fake turkeys off the top of the theater; Pittsburgh Steelers wonderkind Ben Roethlisberger participates in the latest Late Show QB Challenge.

title: Kevin Spacey, Ben Roethlisberger, Streb

title: Whoopi Goldberg, Jason Bateman, Marilyn Manson

overview: In honor of Thanksgiving, Dave detonates a cannon filled with stuffing; Whoopi Goldberg promotes her one-woman Broadway show; Marilyn Manson performs the Depeche Mode classic ""Personal Jesus.""

title: Natalie Portman, John Mayer

overview: Via satellite from Indianapolis: The annual Thanksgiving pie-guess with Dave's mom (and dinner guest Marv Albert); Natalie Portman talks about an earlier Thanksgiving day LS appearance and plugs Closer; a Late Show Turkey Recall Announcement; John Mayer performs.

title: Natalie Portman, John Mayer

title: Barack Obama, Jessica Biel

overview: During Mailbag, CBS suit Vinnie Favale announces a stricter policy on vulgarity on the network that may work to Dave's disadvantage; Senator-elect Barack Obama radiates charm and confidence while discussing politics; Dave and Jessica Biel swap stories about their dogs.

title: Barack Obama, Jessica Biel

title: Matt Damon, Lance Armstrong

overview: Tonight's ""Spanish Soap Opera Highlight of the Night"" seems to include a round of ""Got Your Nose,"" while Twiggy the Waterskiing Squirrel does a demonstration out on 53rd Street.

title: Matt Damon, Lance Armstrong

title: Alec Baldwin, Ken Jennings

title: Alec Baldwin, Ken Jennings

title: Stupid Human Tricks, Noah Wylie, Sum 41

title: Stupid Human Tricks, Noah Wylie, Sum 41

title: Sharon Reed, Tyra Banks, Lyle Lovett

overview: ""Stump the Band"" continues to mystify Paul and company; Dave chats with Sharon Reed, the Ohio-based TV reporter who stripped naked for a Spencer Tunick project; Lyle Lovett performs ""In My Own Mind.""

title: Sharon Reed, Tyra Banks, Lyle Lovett

title: Bonnie Hunt, Alex Zanardi

title: Bonnie Hunt, Alex Zanardi

title: Jim Carrey, Ashanti

overview: As they do every year, Rupert, Joe G, Mujibur, and Sirajul place their edible ""angel"" on top of the Late Show Christmas tree; Jim Carrey discusses ab-crunches; Alan flips out while singing ""The Little Drummer Boy""; Ashanti performs ""Only U.""

title: Jim Carrey, Ashanti

title: Cate Blanchett, Craig Ferguson, The Pixies

title: Adam Sandler, Sharon Ice

overview: Adam Sandler promotes Spanglish and performs his rendition of Warren Zevon's ""Werewolves of London;"" Shannon Eis with a look at new toys for the holidays.

title: Adam Sandler, Sharon Ice

title: Kate Beckinsale, Ciara and Missy Elliot

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

title: Kate Beckinsale, Ciara and Missy Elliot

title: Jeff Goldblum, Terrell Owens

title: Jeff Goldblum, Terrell Owens

title: Bill Murray, Kaki King

title: Bill Murray, Kaki King

title: Dennis Quaid, Rusty Wallace, Kaki King

title: Dennis Quaid, Rusty Wallace, Kaki King

title: Kristin Johnson, Tom Dreesen

overview: Dave's monologue is interupted by a surprise appearance from Billy Crystal (promoting the one-man Broadway show ""700 Sundays""); Dave introduces ""The Nog-Cam;"" 10 carolers present the Top Ten; Broadway star Kristen Johnston opens up to Dave about her recent mugging; Tom Dreesen tells another story about opening for Frank Sinatra.

title: Kristin Johnson, Tom Dreesen

title: Regis Philbin, Jay Thomas, Darlene Love

title: Regis Philbin, Jay Thomas, Darlene Love

title: Hilary Swank, Andy Dick, Green Day

overview: Dave wishes everyone a happy new year, then accentuates his goals for 2005 (he plans to use the word ""snarky"" more often); ""Biff Henderson: Pollster"" roams the streets once more; Hilary Swank plugs Million Dollar Baby; Andy Dick talks about his crabs; Green Day performs ""Boulevard of Broken Dreams.""

title: Hilary Swank, Andy Dick, Green Day

title: Ethan Hawke, Maria Menounos, Alicia Keys

title: Kiefer Sutherland, Marv Albert, The Black Keys

title: Michael Keaton, Jamie Lynn Spears

title: Michael Keaton, Jamie Lynn Spears

title: Kevin Bacon, Caroline Rhea, Wilco

overview: A shocking message from Dubya; Dave contines his use of all the following: carbs, steroids and the word ""snarky;"" ""Celebrity Resolutions"" goes straight into the dumper; Alan's new show, ""Desperate House Gal;"" Kevin Bacon; Caroline Rhea; Wilco performs ""Late Greats.""

title: Kevin Bacon, Caroline Rhea, Wilco

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

title: Randy Johnson, Aisha Tyler, Razorlight

title: Randy Johnson, Aisha Tyler, Razorlight

title: Rudolph Giuliani, Daniel Banks

overview: Rudy Giuliani talks baseball; 11-year-old percussion prodigy Daniel Banks hits the skins; Dave's stand-in finally gets his moment in the spotlight.

title: Rudolph Giuliani, Daniel Banks

title: Marge Helgenberger, Ryan Seacrest, My Chemical Romance

title: Amy Sedaris, Andy Kindler

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

title: Amy Sedaris, Andy Kindler

title: Jack Hanna, Teri Polo

overview: Dave calls up Patriots fan -- and ""D Fence"" guy -- Gary Wren, who drops an ""F bomb;"" Rupert learns karate at Tiger Schulmann's; the always on edge Jack Hanna with animals; Alan admits to being jealous of Jack Hanna, then has another hissy fit (and drops an ""F bomb""); Teri Polo on her experiences making  Meet The Fockers.

title: Jack Hanna, Teri Polo

title: Ice Cube, Chris Russo, Interpol

title: Ice Cube, Chris Russo, Interpol

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

title: Robert Downey Jr., Nicole Richie

overview: ""Stump The Band;"" Dave shows off his ""baby Borg"" trophy; Robert Downey, Jr. instructs Dave on the finer points of bil jee and performs a song from his new CD; Nicole Richie plugs ""The Simple Life: Interns.""

title: Robert Downey Jr., Nicole Richie

title: Jerry Lewis, Sophia Bush

overview: ""Late Show Week in Review"": On a special episode of the controversial Fox show ""Who's Your Daddy?"" the contestant's biological father pummels an amorous Alan; Dave discusses the art of comedy with legendary funnyman Jerry Lewis.

title: Jerry Lewis, Sophia Bush

title: Peter Lassally, Doc Severinson

overview: Dave's first new show following the death of Johnny Carson is an hour-long tribute, featuring clips of Johnny's appearances on both ""Late Show"" and ""Late Night,"" and the ""Tonight Show"" clip of Johnny stealing Dave's pickup truck; longtime ""Tonight"" producer Peter Lassally; former ""Tonight"" bandleader Doc Severinsen and former NBC Orchestra members Tommy Newsom and Ed Shaughnessy perform one of Johnny's favorite songs, ""Here's That Rainy Day.""

title: Peter Lassally, Doc Severinson

title: Debra Messing, Peyton Manning

title: Debra Messing, Peyton Manning

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

title: Elton John, Eva Mendes

title: Elton John, Eva Mendes

title: Al Franken, Matthew Fox, Nanci Griffith

title: Al Franken, Matthew Fox, Nanci Griffith

title: Will Smith, Tom Brady

title: Will Smith, Tom Brady

title: Kevin James, Aishwarya Rai, Three Doors Down

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

title: David Hyde Pierce, Howie Day

title: David Hyde Pierce, Howie Day

title: Billy Crystal, Patrick Lawler

title: Billy Crystal, Patrick Lawler

title: Paris Hilton, Bill Burr

overview: During ""Week in Review,"" Alan previews the Grammys by singing Tone Luc's ""Wild Thing;"" ten divorce attorneys present the Top Ten; Dave eats a sample of Paris Hilton's new lipstick.

title: Paris Hilton, Bill Burr

title: Dr. Phil, Unwritten Law

title: Dr. Phil, Unwritten Law

title: Kid Scientists, Keanu Reeves, Michael Buble

title: Kelly Ripa, Taye Diggs

title: Kelly Ripa, Taye Diggs

title: Charlie Sheen, Tori Amos

title: Charlie Sheen, Tori Amos

title: Roseanne Barr, Rachel Weisz

title: Roseanne Barr, Rachel Weisz

title: Stupid Pet Tricks, Bonnie Hunt

overview: Competitive eater ""Crazy Legs"" Conti attempts to break the world's oyster-eating record in the lobby of The Ed; ""Stupid Pet Tricks"" features three dogs (none too crazy about the oysters); Bonnie Hunt remembers Johnny Carson (and tries an oyster).

title: Stupid Pet Tricks, Bonnie Hunt

title: Barbara Walters, Rachel Bilson, Kings of Leon

overview: Dave demands to be grilled on the annual Barbara Walters Oscar special, but only if he does the interview with Oprah by his side; ""Harold Larkin's Sidewalk Idol"" searches for the next great singing talent; Kings of Leon perform ""The Bucket.""

title: Michael J. Fox, Amanda Bynes

overview: Giant rats attack Christo's Gates; Dave comes up with a number of synonyms for inhaling marijuana; Alan editorializes on President Bush, only to float toward promoting a bootleg sex tape he made in 1989.

title: Michael J. Fox, Amanda Bynes

title: John Travolta, Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon

title: Ricky Gervais, Rachel Ray

overview: ""Late Show Week in Review"": Dubya (mis)pronounces ""nuclear"" five different ways, while a Flashdancers employee dances around one of Christo's Gates.  Also, Lego expert Nathan Sawaya creates a brick portrait of Biff.

title: Ricky Gervais, Rachel Ray

title: The Rock, Solomon Burke

overview: Snowmobiling great Jay Quinlan performs stunts on 53rd Street; actor-cum-wrester Dwayne ""The Rock"" Johnston promotes Be Cool; Solomon Burke blows the roof off The Ed with a pair of songs.

title: The Rock, Solomon Burke

title: Kirstie Alley, Kathleen Edwards

overview: ""Would You Like To Take A Ride On A Dog Sled?"" on 53rd Street; Kirstie Alley wants to become promiscuous and discusses her new show ""Fat Actress""; Alan has a stern word for Christo's wife Jeanne Claude; Kathleen Edwards performs.

title: Kirstie Alley, Kathleen Edwards

title: Vin Diesel, Amos Lee

overview: 2004 Indianapolis 500 champion Buddy Rice with ""Top Ten Reasons I Love Racing;"" Vin Diesel talks about his dog, and his new film  The Pacifier; Amos Lee sings.

title: Vin Diesel, Amos Lee

title: Dan Rather, Poppy Montgomery

title: Dan Rather, Poppy Montgomery

title: Bruce Willis, Greg Giraldo

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

title: Bruce Willis, Greg Giraldo

title: Ashton Kutcher, Al Green

title: Ashton Kutcher, Al Green

title: Jimmy Fallon, Emily VanCamp, The Four Tops

title: Amanda Peet, Dean Kamazes

overview: Dave is able to work the phrase ""needlessly circuitous"" into the interview with Amanda Peet, plus he admires her profile; Alan gives suggestive advice to Condoleeza Rice; Susan Hum refuses to give her picks for the Final Four tournament; marathon man Dean Karnazes discusses the joy of running.

title: Amanda Peet, Dean Kamazes

title: Sandra Bullock, Gwen Stefani

overview: Dave thanks the FBI and the Montana police for their efforts following a botched kidnapping involving his son last week; Pat Farmer celebrates ""March Madness"" by trying to duplicate his 90 foot drop shot into a goal on 53rd Street; Sandra Bullock doesn't talk about boyfriend Jesse James, but does plug Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous; ""Alan Kalter's Are You ****ing Kidding Me?"" takes a look at the Robert Blake verdict; Gwen Stefani discusses high school and performs ""Hollaback Girl"" with a drumline and sits down for a chat.

title: Sandra Bullock, Gwen Stefani

title: Jessica Alba, Brian Greene, Queens of the Stone Age

overview: Jessica Alba plugs Sin City and performs a lasso demonstration with Dave; staffer Susan Hum is reluctant to explain string theory; Queens of the Stone Age perform ""Little Sister.""

title: P. Diddy, Erika Christensen

overview: ""On Sale Now"" (a variation on ""New Products"") includes room-temperature sushi and flammable curtains; Pat and Kenny read a transcript of an interview between Oprah and Kirstie Alley; Dave closes the show by promoting Japanese gum.

title: P. Diddy, Erika Christensen

title: Queen Latifah, Seth McFarlane

title: Queen Latifah, Seth McFarlane

title: Britany Murphy, Bob Sarlatte, The John Butler Trio

title: Penelope Cruz, Sarah Vowell, Kaiser Chiefs

title: Denzel Washington, Faith Evans

overview: An audience member walks on her hands, wrap her legs around Dave, and pulls herself up; Dave shows a clip from the NBC soap ""Passions""; Denzel Washington discusses sailing and drinking large amounts of water.

title: Denzel Washington, Faith Evans

title: Lisa Marie Presley, Ahmed Ibrahim, Jake Johannsen

overview: Roof problems at the theater results in rainwater onstage; Dave worries over Dengue fever; ""Will It Float?"" hits a snag when a bucket of gumdrops topples over; matchmaking cabbie Ahmed Ibrahim brags about his abilities as an interceder.

title: Drew Barrymore, Charles Barkley

title: Drew Barrymore, Charles Barkley

title: Show #2345

overview: Dave explains how he cut his finger with a cheese grater, then confesses to having a great admiration for lesbians; in her first appearance on the show in 19 years, Jane Fonda discusses her marriage to Ted Turner and her infamous visit to Vietnam; Bloc Party performs ""Banquet.""

title: Show #2345

title: Show #2346

overview: Dave and Paul are quizzed about tax exemptions; a bearded Robin Williams discusses everything from Dave's jury duty to welding; Martha Wainwright (sister of Rufus) performs ""When The Day Is Short.""

title: Show #2346

title: Mickey Rourke, Jason Randal

title: Mickey Rourke, Jason Randal

title: David Duchovny, Ray Lamontagne

overview: One day after his 58th birthday, waffles are hucked at the audience.  Quote Dave: ""Why do I need joke writers when I have waffles?""  Also, the Late Show recreates testimony from the Michael Jackson trial in which the ""King of Pop"" (Gerard) makes an ass of himself; the new Miss USA Chelsea Cooley delivers the Top Ten; David Duchovny promotes House Of D.; Ray Lamontagne performs.

title: David Duchovny, Ray Lamontagne

title: Anthony LaPaglia, Ana Gasteyer, Mariah Carey

title: Kristin Chenowith, Johnny Lechner, Ludacris

overview: A lucky motorist wins $100 worth of free gasoline, which is spent up in less than five seconds; Alan has another hissy fit, this time in a Michael Jackson costume; singer-actress Kristen Chenoweth discusses painkillers.

title: Farrah Fawcett, Martin Freeman

title: Farrah Fawcett, Martin Freeman

title: Hank Azaria, Jeff MacGregor

overview: Tonight's clip from the NBC serial ""Passions"" features a monkey comforting a middle-aged woman; Dave meets the employees of Angelo's Pizza; Spamalot star Hank Azaria admits to Dave that he's a lousy dancer; author Jeff MacGregor discusses his year-long observational tour of the NASCAR circuit, and his subsequent book, Sunday Money.

title: Hank Azaria, Jeff MacGregor

title: Amy Sedaris, Daniel Tammet, LCD Soundsystem

title: Paris Hilton, Jo Frost

title: Paris Hilton, Jo Frost

title: Teri Hatcher, Harry Hill

overview: Cold opening: Dave runs into a nude (yet blurred) Teri Hatcher who's locked out of her dressing room; ""Late Show Week In Review"" with Vinnie Favale as Elvis, a SWAT team kitty and Alan with a bevy of hookers; ""Will It Float?"" (a bag of fertilizer...no); Teri talks about swimming with a whale; Harry Hill performs standup.

title: Teri Hatcher, Harry Hill

title: Martin Short, Elisha Cuthbert

overview: Throughout the night, wax figures of celebrities that refuse to appear on the show are rolled onstage.  One stagehand accidentally cops a feel on the Oprah statue, while Regis storms onstage to complain about his wax likeness.

title: Martin Short, Elisha Cuthbert

title: Jennifer Lopez, Snoop Dogg

title: Jennifer Lopez, Snoop Dogg

title: Orlando Bloom, Jack Hanna

title: Orlando Bloom, Jack Hanna

title: Luke Wilson, Kasabian

overview: Live via satellite, Dorothy Letterman performs the Top Ten; in honor of Cinco De Mayo, a city bus crashes into a giant pinata; Kasabian performs ""Club Foot.""

title: Luke Wilson, Kasabian

title: Stupid Human Tricks, Christina Applegate, Brian Regan

overview: Like he does every Kentucky Derby weekend, Dave calls up Dave Johnson to hear him say ""...and down the stretch they come!""; Christina Applegate promotes the musical ""Sweet Charity"" and discusses a recent injury onstage; Brian Regan performs a stand-up routine about cholesterol and heartburn.

title: Will Ferrell, Robert Plant

title: Will Ferrell, Robert Plant

title: Helen Hunt, Tom Dreesen

title: Helen Hunt, Tom Dreesen

title: Priscilla Presley, Quentin Tarantino

title: Priscilla Presley, Quentin Tarantino

title: Billy Crystal, Garbage

title: Billy Crystal, Garbage

title: Samuel L. Jackson, Sting

title: Samuel L. Jackson, Sting

title: Ray Ramono, Dave Matthews Band

title: Ray Ramono, Dave Matthews Band

title: Ben Stiller, Sherry Fairchild

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

title: Ben Stiller, Sherry Fairchild

title: Chris Rock, Nicollette Sheridan

title: Chris Rock, Nicollette Sheridan

title: Ellen Degeneres, Hot Hot Heat

title: Ellen Degeneres, Hot Hot Heat

title: David Arquette, Gordon Ramsey

title: David Arquette, Gordon Ramsey

title: Paul Newman, Danica Patrick, Adam Savage & Jamie Hyneman

title: Adam Sandler, Reggie Miller, The Wallflowers

title: Kelly Ripa, Alexis Bledel, Ryan Adams & The Cardinals

title: Cedric the Entertainer, Dan Wheldon, The Black Eyed Peas

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

title: Russel Crowe, Paul Anka

title: Russel Crowe, Paul Anka

title: Katie Holmes, The Shout Out Louds

overview: Katie Holmes; musical group Shout Out Louds.

title: Katie Holmes, The Shout Out Louds

title: Al Franken, Ellen Pompeo

title: Al Franken, Ellen Pompeo

title: Nicole Kidman, Foo Fighters

title: Nicole Kidman, Foo Fighters

title: Show #2380

overview: Dan Aykroyd; Bill Scheft; musician Mike Doughty.

title: Show #2380

title: Show #2381

title: Show #2381

title: Show #2382

title: Show #2382

title: Show #2383

overview: Mark Wahlberg; racing driver Juan Pablo Montoya.

title: Show #2383

title: Show #2384

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

title: Show #2384

title: Show #2385

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

title: Show #2385

title: Show #2386

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

title: Show #2386

title: Show #2387

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

title: Show #2387

title: Show #2388

overview: Tim Robbins promotes ""War of the Worlds;"" the Purina Junior Agility Dog Challgenge is briefly subjected to controversy; comedian Nick Griffin does stand-up.

title: Show #2388

title: Show #2389

overview: Actor Jeff Goldblum; musical guests Sleater-Kinney.

title: Show #2389

title: Julian McMahon/Raul Midon/Piedmont Bird Callers

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

title: Tom Brokaw/Dakota Fanning

title: Tom Brokaw/Dakota Fanning

title: Jennifer Connelly/Eels

overview: Actress Jennifer Connelly; musical group Eels.

title: Jennifer Connelly/Eels

title: Episode #12.174

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

title: Episode #12.174

title: Show #2394

title: Show #2394

title: Show #2395

title: Show #2395

title: Show #2396

title: Show #2396

title: Show #2397

title: Show #2397

title: Show #2398

title: Show #2398

title: John Cusack/The All-American Rejects

title: John Cusack/The All-American Rejects

title: Show #2400

title: Show #2400

title: Kelly Preston/Jeff Altman/Aimee Mann

overview: Kelly Preston, Jeff Altman and Aimee Mann

title: Kelly Preston/Jeff Altman/Aimee Mann

title: Bill Murray/Bettye LaVette

title: Bill Murray/Bettye LaVette

title: Lance Armstrong/Michael Ian Black

title: Lance Armstrong/Michael Ian Black

title: Show #2405

title: Show #2405

title: Show #2406

title: Show #2406

title: Show #2407

title: Show #2407

title: Show #2408

title: Show #2408

title: Show #2409

title: Show #2409

title: Show #2410

title: Show #2410

title: Show #2411

title: Show #2411

title: Show #2412

title: Show #2412

title: Show #2413

title: Show #2413

Season 13

title: Show #2414

title: Show #2414

title: Show #2415

title: Show #2415

title: Show #2416

title: Show #2416

title: Show #2417

title: Show #2417

title: Show #2418

title: Show #2418

title: Show #2419

title: Show #2419

title: Show #2420

title: Show #2420

title: Show #2421

title: Show #2421

title: Show #2422

title: Show #2422

title: Show #2423

title: Show #2423

title: Show #2424

title: Show #2424

title: Show #2425

title: Show #2425

title: Show #2426

title: Show #2426

title: Show #2427

title: Show #2427

title: Show #2428

title: Show #2428

title: Show #2429

title: Show #2429

title: Show #2430

title: Show #2430

title: Show #2431

title: Show #2431

title: Show #2432

title: Show #2432

title: Show #2433

title: Show #2433

title: Show #2434

title: Show #2434

title: Show #2435

title: Show #2435

title: Show #2436

title: Show #2436

title: Show #2437

overview: Jon Stewart and singer David Gray are tonight's guests.

title: Show #2437

title: Show #2438

title: Show #2438

title: Show #2439

title: Show #2439

title: Show #2440

title: Show #2440

title: Show #2441

title: Show #2441

title: Show #2442

title: Show #2442

title: Show #2443

title: Show #2443

title: Show #2444

title: Show #2444

title: Show #2445

title: Show #2445

title: Show #2446

overview: The Rock and 13-year-old piano prodigy Kit Armstrong appear on tonights show.

title: Show #2446

title: Show #2447

overview: Houston Astros pitcher (and 2006 NLCS MVP) Roy Oswalt presents the Top Ten; with a little help from Dave, Madonna rides a horse for the first time since a much-publicized incident two months earlier; Melissa Etheridge performs "I Run For Life."

title: Show #2447

title: Show #2448

overview: Gavin MacLeod (in full Captain Steubing regalia) makes a few football prognostications; Al Franken promotes his new book; Al Green performs "Everything's Okay."

title: Show #2448

title: Show #2449

title: Show #2449

title: Show #2450

overview: Uma Thurman and Rachel Ray appear on tonights show.

title: Show #2450

title: Show #2451

title: Show #2451

title: Show #2452

title: Show #2452

title: Show #2453

title: Show #2453

title: Jennifer Aniston, 50 Cent

title: Jennifer Aniston, 50 Cent

title: Matthew Broderick, Teri Garr

title: Matthew Broderick, Teri Garr

title: Steve Martin, the Teutul family from "American Chopper"

overview: During "Audience Show & Tell," Dave meets a couple of film extras; Michael Sessions (the 18-year-old mayor of Hillside, Michigan) presents the Top Ten; Steve Martin sings with a choir and rides a motorcycle built by the Teutel boys.

title: Ted Koppel, Jim Gaffigan, Trey Anastasio

title: Kid scientists, John Cusack

title: Kid scientists, John Cusack

title: Joaquin Phoenix, Trisha Yearwood

overview: Over at Hello Deli, a lady from Des Moines, Iowa correctly guesses that Rupert is singing a Toby Keith song; Joaquin Phoenix promotes Walk The Line; Trisha Yearwood performed "Trying to Love You."

title: Joaquin Phoenix, Trisha Yearwood

title: Ellen DeGeneres, Brad Paisley

title: Ellen DeGeneres, Brad Paisley

title: Howard Stern, Pharrell Williams

title: Howard Stern, Pharrell Williams

title: Sen. John McCain, Carla Gugino

title: Sen. John McCain, Carla Gugino

title: George Clooney, Ashlee Simpson

overview: Dave shocks the audience with the news that Oprah Winfrey will be a guest on the show a week from Thursday; Biff undergoes Lasek eye surgery; George Clooney promotes "Syriana."

title: George Clooney, Ashlee Simpson

title: Dennis Quaid, Donovan McNabb

title: Dennis Quaid, Donovan McNabb

title: Stupid Pet Tricks, Claire Danes, Big Boi

overview: President Bush drops by the theater but somehow gets himself locked out; in honor of Oprah's appearance next week, Dave gives everyone in the audience free vodka and Lipitor; throughout the night, Professor Robert Mundell tells Rodney Dangerfield jokes; Alan abruptly starts singing The Black Eyed Peas' "My Humps."

title: Megan Mullally, John Mayer Trio

title: Megan Mullally, John Mayer Trio

title: John Malkovich, NASCAR Nextel Cup winner, Jim Gaffigan

overview: Johnny Dark tries to sell Dave a 18-pound lobster; John Malkovich shares an amusing anecdote about his mother; race-car driver Tony Stewart plays "Joe Gibbs or Monkey?"

title: Stupid Human Tricks, Amanda Peet

overview: Dave orders some decaf coffee from Starbucks; Dave reveals the giant Oprah photo in the backdrop again, then puts a much smaller photo of Regis right next to it; Amanda Peet promotes Syriana; The Darkness perform "Is It Just Me?"

title: Stupid Human Tricks, Amanda Peet

title: Regis Philbin, Colin Hanks

title: Regis Philbin, Colin Hanks

title: Charlize Theron, Maureen Dowd

title: Charlize Theron, Maureen Dowd

title: Oprah Winfrey, Bonnie Raitt

title: Oprah Winfrey, Bonnie Raitt

title: Rodeo champion Billy Etbauer

title: Rodeo champion Billy Etbauer

title: Jack Black, Reggie Bush, Sinead O'Connor

title: Sarah Jessica Parker, John Witherspoon

title: Sarah Jessica Parker, John Witherspoon

title: Stephen Colbert, Aqualung

overview: Dave participates in a Holiday toy demonstration; Biff tells "It's so cold..." jokes; Aqualung performs "Brighter Than Sunshine."

title: Stephen Colbert, Aqualung

title: Alec Baldwin, Shakira

title: Alec Baldwin, Shakira

title: Dr. Phil McGraw, Bill Scheft

title: Dr. Phil McGraw, Bill Scheft

title: Jim Carrey, We Are Scientists

title: Jim Carrey, We Are Scientists

title: Bonnie Hunt, Stephen A. Smith

overview: Tonights guests include Bonnie Hunt and Stephen A. Smith.

title: Bonnie Hunt, Stephen A. Smith

title: Nathan Lane, Tom Dreesen

title: Nathan Lane, Tom Dreesen

title: Jamie Foxx, Andy Kindler

title: Jamie Foxx, Andy Kindler

title: Rosie Perez, Jay Thomas, Darlene Love

title: Rosie Perez, Jay Thomas, Darlene Love

title: Heather Graham, Fall Out Boy

overview: Dave explains how he ordered Sue Hum to make a cupcake costume just for heck of it; Biff reads a movie review from the newspaper; Heather Graham promotes her new sitcom; Fall Out Boy performs "Dance, Dance."

title: Heather Graham, Fall Out Boy

title: Bill O'Reilly, Eric Bana

overview: Tonights guests include Bill O'Reilly and Eric Bana.

title: Bill O'Reilly, Eric Bana

title: Pierce Brosnan, Marv Albert

title: Pierce Brosnan, Marv Albert

title: Felicity Huffman, David Rakoff, Common

title: Felicity Huffman, David Rakoff, Common

title: Amy Sedaris, Dennis Regan, the Temptations

overview: Johnny Dark "celebrates" 39 years as a CBS page; Alan makes predictions for 2006; The Temptations perform "My Girl."

title: Albert Brooks, Kristin Cavallari

overview: The apparent theme of the night is "Love Train"; Albert Brooks sings "Thanks to the Memories" believing that Dave is retiring; "Laguna Beach" star Kristen Cavallari promotes her new reality show.

title: Albert Brooks, Kristin Cavallari

title: Scarlett Johannsen, Tiki Barber, Imogen Heap

overview: Dave demands that the O'Jays perform "Love Train" on the show; Alan criticizes "Dancing with the Stars," then starts prancing around in a gold shirt; Scarlett Johansson (in her first appearance on the show in eight years) promotes Match Point.

title: Queen Latifah, Bob Sarlatte

title: Queen Latifah, Bob Sarlatte

title: Kiefer Sutherland, Alicia Keys, Andy Samberg

title: Tom Cavanagh, Jake Johannsen

title: Tom Cavanagh, Jake Johannsen

title: Martin Lawrence, Kari Byron, Matisyahu

overview: Dave laments the Colts' playoff loss and teases with retirement again; Alan's alter ego "Fat Momma Kalter" storms out of the theater; Matisyahu performs "King Without a Crown."

title: Martin Lawrence, Kari Byron, Matisyahu

title: Tatum O'Neal, Jeff MacGregor

overview: Dave wears the skin of a roasted chicken on his head; Rupert and the models are subject to a pizza taste test; "Is This Anything?" is revived to Dave's delight; "Leyan Lo" (the new world record-holder for solving a Rubik's Cube) fails to beat his personal best and melts down onstage.

title: Tatum O'Neal, Jeff MacGregor

title: Kate Beckinsale, Bob Saget

overview: Tonights guests include Kate Beckinsale and Bob Saget.

title: Kate Beckinsale, Bob Saget

title: Cheryl Hines, Anna Nalick, Mike Vanderjagt

title: Charles Grodin, Jordana Brewster

overview: A cop from New Jersey pleads the fifth on "Know Your Current Events"; Johnny Dark comments on Dave's heart; Charles Grodin defends his performance in the 1976 remake of King Kong.

title: Charles Grodin, Jordana Brewster

title: Anthony Hopkins

title: Anthony Hopkins

title: Bernie Mac, Beth Orton

overview: Dave celebrates 2,500 shows at CBS with "Staffer Memories"; a recent graduate from Penn State is invited to ride a taxi pantsless; Dave and Emma Thompson instigate a pie fight.

title: Bernie Mac, Beth Orton

title: Mischa Barton, Jeff Altman, Wicked Wisdom

overview: Esteban sits in with the band; Jeff Altman shares an amusing story about Johnny Carson; Wicked Wisdom (a band with Jada Pinkett-Smith on lead vocals) performs "Something Inside of Me."

title: Tommy Lee Jones, Anthony Hamilton

title: Tommy Lee Jones, Anthony Hamilton

title: P Diddy, Train

overview: Paul does his "Carnac" homage again during "Stump The Band"; Olympic snowboarder Seth Wescott presents the Top Ten; Pat Farmer drops stale chips and dip onto 53rd Street; Train performed "Cab."

title: P Diddy, Train

title: Harrison Ford, Michael Bublé

overview: Comedian Andy Kindler reports from Super Bowl XL; Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger gets his beard shaved off by Dave and an audience member; Harrison Ford announces that he's in "a bubble of giddiness."

title: Harrison Ford, Michael Bublé

title: Beyonce Knowles, Stephen A. Smith

title: Beyonce Knowles, Stephen A. Smith

title: Rachel Weisz, Beastie Boys

overview: Biff pretends to report from the Grammys; "Stupid Human Tricks" includes a woman who whistles the theme from The Andy Griffith Show with her toes; The Beastie Boys perform "So What'cha Want" with several audience members holding handheld camcorders.

title: Rachel Weisz, Beastie Boys

title: Senator John McCain, Heidi Klum

overview: Tonights guests include Senator John McCain and Heidi Klum.

title: Senator John McCain, Heidi Klum

title: Martha Stewart, Michael Bublé

title: Martha Stewart, Michael Bublé

title: Geena Davis, INXS

title: Geena Davis, INXS

title: Julianne Moore, Randy Jackson, The O'Jays

title: Charles Barkley, Catherine Keener

title: Charles Barkley, Catherine Keener

title: Jimmy Fallon, Hannah Teter, She Wants Revenge

title: Donald Trump, Bill Burr

title: Donald Trump, Bill Burr

title: Marcia Cross, Daytona 500 Winner

title: Marcia Cross, Daytona 500 Winner

title: Matthew Fox, Brian Regan, Broadway's Jersey Boys

title: Philip Seymour Hoffman, The Teutuls

title: Philip Seymour Hoffman, The Teutuls

title: Amanda Peet, Jack Hanna

overview: Amanda Peet and Jack Hanna are featured guests plus Peter Griffin of Family Guy presents the Top Ten!

title: Amanda Peet, Jack Hanna

title: Hugh Laurie, Ne-Yo

overview: Tonights guests include Hugh Laurie and Ne-Yo.

title: Hugh Laurie, Ne-Yo

title: Bruce Willis, The Strokes

overview: Tonights guests include Bruce Willis and The Strokes.

title: Bruce Willis, The Strokes

title: Barbara Walters, Tyler James Williams

title: Barbara Walters, Tyler James Williams

title: Sarah Jessica Parker

overview: Declaring that there are "more monkeys than ever," Dave meets the 2006 monkey-calling champions; Chef Giada De Laurentiis makes veal scallops for Dave and Sarah Jessica Parker (but not Paul).

title: Sarah Jessica Parker

title: Harry Connick Jr., Clap Your Hands Say Yeah

title: Ricky Gervais, The Subways

overview: Johnny Dark gives a tour of the theater; "Will It Float?" travels to Trump Tower; Ricky Gervais promotes his new children's book; The Subways perform "Rock and Roll Queen."

title: Ricky Gervais, The Subways

title: Emma Thompson, Frank Caliendo, Beth Orton

title: Howard Stern, Carrie Underwood

title: Howard Stern, Carrie Underwood

title: Natalie Portman, Al Franken

title: Natalie Portman, Al Franken

title: Vin Diesel, Trey Parker & Matt Stone

title: Vin Diesel, Trey Parker & Matt Stone

title: Denzel Washington, Diablo Cody

title: Denzel Washington, Diablo Cody

title: Marcia Cross, Jenny Lewis and the Watson Twins

title: David Spade, Teddy Geiger

title: David Spade, Teddy Geiger

title: Sharon Stone, Mark Fainaru-Wada, Lance Williams

title: Ray Romano, Willie Nelson

title: Ray Romano, Willie Nelson

title: Josh Hartnett, Chris Elliott, Yeah Yeah Yeahs

title: Antonio Banderas, Patrice Oneal, Flaming Lips

overview: Dave promises a box of Explod-O-Pop popcorn to every member of the audience; Liza Minnelli performs "I'm Glad I'm Not Young Anymore" to celebrate her 60th birthday; Al Lubel riffs on voting and anti-depressents.

title: Liza Minnelli, Al Lubel

title: Liza Minnelli, Al Lubel

title: Billy Crystal, Johnny Damon

title: Billy Crystal, Johnny Damon

title: Geena Davis, Aaron Eckhart, Sonya Kitchell

title: Jason Randal, Mandy Moore, Ben Harper

title: Jason Randal, Mandy Moore, Ben Harper

title: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Tyler Perry, Death Cab For Cutie

title: Eva Longoria, Barry Sonnenfeld

title: Eva Longoria, Barry Sonnenfeld

title: Jane Fonda, Shooter Jennings

title: Jane Fonda, Shooter Jennings

title: Craig Furguson, Alexis Bledel, Tom Russell

overview: Dave sits down with fellow talk-show host Craig Furguson. He also talks with Gilmore Girls star Alexis Bledel, and Tom Russell.

title: Piedmont Bird Callers, Michael Douglas, Emmylou Harris, Mark Knopfler

overview: Tonights guests include Keri Russell, Brian and Tina Miser and Jerry Lee Lewis.

title: Kerri Russell, Jerry Lee Lewis, Human Cannonball Team

title: Tom Hanks, Kanye West

title: Tom Hanks, Kanye West

title: Tom Cruise, Jamie Oliver

title: Tom Cruise, Jamie Oliver

title: Rosie Perez, Danica Patrick

title: Rosie Perez, Danica Patrick

title: Julia Roberts, Pearl Jam

title: Julia Roberts, Pearl Jam

title: Vince Vaughn, K.T. Tunstall

title: Vince Vaughn, K.T. Tunstall

title: Derek Jeter, Michelle Monghan, Barnum & Bailey Circus

title: Kurt Russell, The Little Willies

title: Kurt Russell, The Little Willies

title: Jason Lee, Jack Hanna

title: Jason Lee, Jack Hanna

title: Teri Hatcher, Tom Dreesen, Michel Lauziere

title: Edie Falco, Pete Correale, Van Hunt

title: Edie Falco, Pete Correale, Van Hunt

title: Kid Scientists, William Shatner, Angels & Airwaves

overview: Dave orders a reluctant Rupert to eat at Ranch 1; "True Tales of the Late Show Interns" expose the dark underbelly of the show's goings-on backstage; Debra Messing discusses childrearing.

title: Debra Messing, Chris Russo

overview: Dave previews some of the new TV shows premiring in the fall; Bruce Willis tries to hold his breath underwater for nine minutes; Goldfrapp performed "Lost Cause."

title: Debra Messing, Chris Russo

title: Bruce Willis, Goldfrapp

overview: Tonights guests include Rebecca Romijn from "X-Men 3: The Last Stand" and The Eagles of Death Metal.

title: Bruce Willis, Goldfrapp

title: Stupid Pet Tricks, Rebecca Romijn, Eagles of Death Metal

overview: Tonight's guests include Jennifer Garner from "Alias" and Mary Cheney (author of "Now It's My Turn").

title: Jennifer Garner, Harry Hill

overview: Several staffers give advice to college graduates; Martha Stewart finally opens up to Dave about prison life, Criss Angel falls into a woodchipper and survives; the Dixie Chicks performed "Not Ready To Make Nice."

title: Jennifer Garner, Harry Hill

title: Martha Stewart, Dixie Chicks, Criss Angel

overview: Dave sends Rupert into the nearby Jamba Juice; Martin Short sings the virtues of the NSA; Biff comments on the Barry Bonds controversy; James Blunt performed "High."

title: Martin Short, James Blunt

overview: Dave reveals the hot new toys for Christmas (seven months early); Jennifer Aniston dodges questions about her relationship with Vince Vaughn; Rob Zombie performs "America Witch."

title: Martin Short, James Blunt

title: Jennifer Aniston, Rob Zombie

overview: Several naval officers participate in "Stump the Band"; tonight's "Immigrant Success Stories" segment fails to give a through profile to Dr. Henry Kissinger;  Dave and Jesse James discuss welding.

title: Jennifer Aniston, Rob Zombie

title: Halle Berry, Harold Perrineau, Jesse James

title: Bill Maher, Rita Wilson

title: Bill Maher, Rita Wilson

title: Lindsay Lohan, Sam Hornish Jr.

title: Lindsay Lohan, Sam Hornish Jr.

title: Bonnie Hunt, Elvis Costello, Allen Toussaint

title: Kyra Sedgwick, Al Franken

title: Kyra Sedgwick, Al Franken

title: Meredith Vieira, Jeremy Piven, My Morning Jacket

title: Michael Keaton, Wolfmother

title: Michael Keaton, Wolfmother

title: Paris Hilton, Will Shortz

title: Paris Hilton, Will Shortz

title: Tim Russert, Cat Power

title: Tim Russert, Cat Power

title: Stephen Colbert, Mark Cuban, Neko Case

title: Stephen Colbert, Mark Cuban, Neko Case

title: Sandra Bullock, Widespread Panic

overview: Iraqi terrorist Abu Hamza Al-Muhajir is spotted in the audience; Robert Duvall discusses some of the movies he has appeared in and his wife�s family in Argentina; Sonic Youth performed "Incinerate."

title: Sandra Bullock, Widespread Panic

title: Robert Duvall, Tommy Tiernan, Sonic Youth

title: Adam Sandler, Julie Chen

title: Adam Sandler, Julie Chen

title: Nicole Richie, Brandon Routh

title: Nicole Richie, Brandon Routh

title: Dwyane Wade, Amy Sedaris, Morningwood

title: Dwyane Wade, Amy Sedaris, Morningwood

title: Al Gore, Rock Kills Kid

overview: Sue Hum walks towards a camera onstage for the sole purpose of applying lipstick; Kevin Spacey shares an amusing anecdote about Courtney Love and Peter O'Toole; The Streets perform "When You Wasn't Famous."

title: Al Gore, Rock Kills Kid

title: Kevin Spacey, The Streets

title: Kevin Spacey, The Streets

title: Anne Hathaway, Jim Gaffigan, Dashboard Confessional

overview: The Family Feud board is resurrected; Dave observes film footage of a monkey undergoing a root canal; Fred Willard tells a dirty joke; Martha Wainwright performed Leonard Cohen's "Tower of Song."

title: Robert Downey Jr., Fred Willard, Martha Wainwright

title: Johnny Depp, Broken Social Scene

overview: Dave shows a photo of The Doors in response to a pre-show audience question; Tom Brokaw plugs his new book; Paul Simon performs "Outrageous."

title: Johnny Depp, Broken Social Scene

title: Tom Brokaw, Paul Simon

title: Tom Brokaw, Paul Simon

title: John Witherspoon, The Fray

title: John Witherspoon, The Fray

title: Paul Reubens, Yunjin Kim, Nelly Furtado

title: Paul Reubens, Yunjin Kim, Nelly Furtado

title: Denis Leary, New York Met David Wright, the Wreckers

title: Luke Wilson, Band of Horses

title: Luke Wilson, Band of Horses

title: Anderson Cooper, Greg Fitzsimmons

overview: Tonight's guests include Kate Hudson and Patrice O'Neal.

title: Anderson Cooper, Greg Fitzsimmons

title: Kate Hudson, Patrice O'Neal

overview: A man on the street showers himself under the Late Show Shower-Cam; in honor of her 85th birthday, Dorothy presents the Top Ten; Bryce Dallas Howard promotes "Lady in the Water."

title: Kate Hudson, Patrice O'Neal

title: Regis Philbin, Bryce Dallas Howard

overview: Tonights guests include Uma Thurman and Morgan Spurlock.

title: Regis Philbin, Bryce Dallas Howard

title: Uma Thurman, Morgan Spurlock, egg catchers Brad Freeman and Patrick Breault

overview: Tonight's guests include Martin Short and Pink.

title: Martin Short, Pink

overview: Sue Hum asks Dave if he could make change for a twenty; the show is interrupted by a phony CBS Special Report; Donald Trump is escorted onstage by four Miss Universe contestants; the Sam Roberts Band performed "Bridge to Nowhere."

title: Martin Short, Pink

title: Donald Trump, Nick Griffin, Sam Roberts

overview: Dave and Gerard discuss Christie Brinkley's divorce before the show; 2006 Tour de France winner "Floyd Landis" takes a victory lap around the theater; Shannon Eis and Dave goof around during a "New Summer Toys" segment; India.Arie performs "There's Hope."

title: Donald Trump, Nick Griffin, Sam Roberts

title: Colin Farrell, India.Arie

title: Colin Farrell, India.Arie

title: Greg Kinnear, reptile expert Dr. Darrel Frost, Tapes 'n Tapes

overview: A short comedy bit involving Dave, Sue Hum, and a bowl of gazpacho is botched; Dave examines Scarlett Johansson's teeth; the Teutel Boys from "American Chopper" show off their newest souped-up cycle, the OCC Splitback.

title: Scarlett Johansson, Paul Teutul Jr. and Sr.

overview: During "Stump the Band," an audience member completely forgets the title of his disputed tune; controversial cyclist "Floyd Landis" is beaten up by the NYPD; The Spinners perform "I'll Be Around" and "Mighty Love."

title: Johnny Depp, the Spinners

overview: Dave reads out loud the lost letters of Albert Einstein; "Biff Henderson's 'Where Are They Now?'" looks at the late Buddy Ebsen; Tom Dreesen promotes his new one-man show and takes a few lighthearted jabs at his first wife.

title: Johnny Depp, the Spinners

title: Jamie Foxx, Tom Dreesen

title: Jamie Foxx, Tom Dreesen

title: Samuel L. Jackson, Gnarls Barkley

title: Samuel L. Jackson, Gnarls Barkley

title: Hilary Duff, Jason Randal, Dirty Pretty Things

overview: Tonights guests include Jessica Biel and Christina Aguilera.

title: Jessica Biel, Christina Aguilera

overview: Throughout the night, a guy named Bob Zick stands over by the staircase and laughs at everything Dave says; Samuel L. Jackson stars in the much-hyped sequel "Snakes in a Deli"; elderly sock puppet expert Jack Fisette has a demonstration with Dave; Fatboy Slim performed "That Old Pail of Jeans."

title: Jessica Biel, Christina Aguilera

title: Whoopi Goldberg, sock puppeteer Jack Fisett, Fatboy Slim

title: Edward Norton, Greg Fitzsimmons

overview: Dave and Steph/Monty play stickball out on 53rd Street; Julianna Margulies discusses overcoming her fear of snakes during a filming of a certain Samuel L. Jackson movie; stand-up comedian "Andy Sansone" bombs in his alleged network television debut; OutKast performed "Morris Brown."

title: Edward Norton, Greg Fitzsimmons

title: Julianna Margulies, Andy Sansone, Outkast

overview: "Raul Castro" fields questions for the audience; Chris Elliott auditions for the CBS soap "Guiding Light," Razorlight performed "America."

title: Chris Elliott, Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Razorlight

overview: An audience member compares Dave to Alfred E. Neuman; Dave and Paul play "Let's Scare the Hell Out of Rupert"; Busta Rhymes performs "Touch It, I Love My B----, New York S---."

title: John McEnroe, Artie Lang, Busta Rhymes

title: John McEnroe, Artie Lang, Busta Rhymes

title: Mark Wahlberg, Ruth Regina, M. Ward

title: Mark Wahlberg, Ruth Regina, M. Ward

title: Maggie Gyllenhaal, Albert Pujols

title: Maggie Gyllenhaal, Albert Pujols

Season 14

title: Andy Kindler, motocross demo with Travis Pastrana, Baby Gramps

overview: Travis Pastrana - Andy Kidler - Baby Gramps

title: Zach Braff, Jeff Brendenburg, The Roots

overview: Dave toys around with the new product from Apple Computers, the "I-Stinguisher"; a man in pajamas and a bathrobe asks Dave where he would find some coffee; writer Jeff Bredenberg promotes his book "Five Little Fixes"; The Roots perform "Here I Come."

title: Zach Braff, Jeff Brendenburg, The Roots

title: Snoop Dogg, Charlie Hill, OK Go

overview: In honor of the show's 13th anniversary, an intern accidentally walks onstage to ask Dave to sign his own greeting card; live from Tracy, California, Ron Patrick drives around in a silver 2000 Volkwagen Bug with a 1,450-horsepower jet engine; Dave tries to interpret Snoop Dogg's "dizzle"-speak; OK Go performed "Here It Goes Again."

title: Snoop Dogg, Charlie Hill, OK Go

title: Julianne Moore, radio-show hosts Opie and Anthony

overview: Tony visits The Hamptons, where he complains about traffic; recently embarassed CNN anchor Kyra Phillips presents the Top Ten; 5,000 tennis balls are dropped onstage; Opie & Anthony promote their radio show.

title: Al Franken, Todd Snider

title: Al Franken, Todd Snider

title: Maria Sharapova, Martha Stewart, Justin Timberlake

title: Ashton Kutcher, Sam Hornish, Jr., TV on the Radio

title: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Norm MacDonald

title: Anne Heche, Luke Ravenstahl, The Who

title: Anne Heche, Luke Ravenstahl, The Who

title: Johnny Knoxville, Rachael Ray

overview: Johnny Dark measures Dave's inseam, much to his chagrin; while promoting "Ventriloquist Week" for the umpteenth time, Dave argues with his very own dummy; to mark the end of summer, four stagehands help explode beach balls on 53rd Street, then pour 300 gallons of sunblock off the roof.

title: Johnny Knoxville, Rachael Ray

title: Dr. Phil McGraw, Willie Tyler and Lester, Sekou Bunch

overview: Day 1 of Ventriloquist Week with Willie Tyler & Lester, plus Dr. Phil and "Survivor" castoff Sekou Bunch!

title: Patrick Dempsey, Jay Johnson and Darwin, Kasabian

overview: Ventriloquist Week, Day 2: Jay Johnson jokes about evolution while his primate friend Darwin sings "Send in the Clowns" in his "native" tongue; a safe is thrown out an 8th floor window onto a 1996 Buick LeSabre; Kasabian performed "Empire."

title: Marg Helgenberger, Ronn Lucas and Scorch, Diana Krall

overview: Day 3 of Ventriloquist Week with Ronn Lucas & Scorch, plus Marg Helgenberger and Diana Krall!

title: Ted Turner, Jeff Dunham and Walter, Fergie

overview: Day 4 of Ventriloquist Week with Jeff Dunham & Walter. Plus, Ted Turner and Fergie!

title: LeBron James, Todd Oliver and Irving, Ludacris

overview: Ventriloquist Week, Day 5: Todd Oliver has a conversation with his talking dog, Irving; Dave and Lebron James shoot baskets on 53rd Street; Ludacris performed "Money Maker."

title: Ray Liotta, Elvis Costello & Tony Bennett, Billy Garcia

overview: Throughout the night, several Late Show interns learn how to parallel-park; Dave looks into "A Day in the Life of Hugo Chavez"; Ray Liotta discusses meeting his biological family for the first time; Tony Bennett and Elvis Costello performed "Are You Havin' Any Fun Yet?"

title: Billy Bob Thornton, Lily Capehart, Sean Lennon

overview: Ten-year-old "lizard charmer" Lily Capehart puts her amphibian pets in doll costumes; Billy Bob Thornton promotes "The School for Scoundrels"; Sean Lennon performed "Wait For Me."

title: Amanda Peet, Nigella Lawson, Bob Seger

overview: Tonights guests include Amanda Peet, Nigella Lawson and Bob Seger.

title: Amanda Peet, Nigella Lawson, Bob Seger

title: Sir Richard Branson, Dane Cook, Monica

title: Sir Richard Branson, Dane Cook, Monica

title: Nathan Lane, Jeff Caldwell

title: Nathan Lane, Jeff Caldwell

title: Pete Rose, Roy Wood Jr., Cecilia Mansilla

title: Andy Dick, Keith Olbermann, Brazilian Girls

title: Alec Baldwin, Vladae the Dog Wizard, Jerry Lee Lewis & Neil Young

title: Frank Caliendo, Rachael Harris, Xzibit, Phil Pfister

title: Amy Sedaris, Trey Anastasio

title: Amy Sedaris, Trey Anastasio

title: Robin Williams, J.P. Calderon, Sam Moore with Wynonna

overview: Hartford-based meterologist Scot Haney interrupts Dave with a teaser for his five-day forecast; Tony crudely illustrates how North Korea's recent nuclear test will affect the US; Robin Williams discusses rehab and promotes "Man of the Year"; Sam Moore and Wynonna Judd perform "I Can't Stand the Rain."

title: Nicky Hilton, Bob Woodward, Joseph Arthur

title: Jon Stewart, Nick Lachey

title: Jon Stewart, Nick Lachey

title: Katie Couric, Brian Kiley, Alan Jackson

title: Katie Couric, Brian Kiley, Alan Jackson

title: Diddy, Neil Patrick Harris

title: Diddy, Neil Patrick Harris

title: Tom Arnold, Brian Regan, the latest "Survivor: Cook Islands" castaway

overview: Tonights guests Tom Arnold, Brian Regan, Strongman Stan Drucker and "Survivor" castaways CaoBoi and Cristina Coria.

title: Tina Fey, Mike Golic & Mike Greenberg, The Killers

overview: Tourist "Todd Volk" plays "Find the Pumpkin" at Hello Deli; ESPN Radio's "Mikes in the Morning" discuss Terrell Owens; The Killers perform "When You Were Young."

title: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jay Thomas, John Legend

overview: Tonights guests include Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jay Thomas and John Legend.

title: Tim Robbins, Gene Rurka, Russell Thompkins Jr. and The New Stylistics

title: Bill O'Reilly, Jeff Altman, Tilly and the Wall

overview: Dave shows off new photos of Harry; Dave Dorsett leaves his station to goof around with a sock puppet; Dave and Bill O'Reilly have another heated discussion about current events; Tilly and the Wall (making their network television debut) performed "Bad Education."

title: Borat, Tiki Barber, Beck

overview: Borat, Beck and Tiki Barber, plus a Top Ten from Jerry Springer!

title: Borat, Tiki Barber, Beck

title: Rachel Weisz, David Rakoff, Morningwood

overview: Tonights guests include Rachel Weisz, David Rakoff and Morningwood.

title: Rachel Weisz, David Rakoff, Morningwood

title: Gary Sinise, Joanne Carson, Jim Norton

overview: Dave plugs the upcoming Ball State-Michigan football game and promises to give a nickel to everyone that attends the game; Dave reads a letter from a fan pertaining to staff hostility; Joanne Carson (Johnny's second wife) discusses her collection of Truman Capote memorabilia.

title: Gary Sinise, Joanne Carson, Jim Norton

title: Rosie O'Donnell, Lady Sovereign

overview: Tonights guests include Rosie O'Donnell and Lady Sovereign.

title: Rosie O'Donnell, Lady Sovereign

title: Martin Short, Kinky Friedman

overview: Martin Short performs a song-and-dance number about the internet's role in his sexless marriage; country singer/novelist/gubernatorial candidate Kinky Friedman lays down his agenda for the state of Texas.

title: Martin Short, Kinky Friedman

title: Will Ferrell, Jack Hanna

overview: Britney Spears drops by looking for Will Ferrell; at the end of his interview, Will ad-libs through a selection from "Phantom of the Opera"; Jack Hanna introduces Dave to Fluffy the python, the largest-known snake in captivity.

title: Will Ferrell, Jack Hanna

title: Dustin Hoffman, Jamie Oliver, The Metropolitan Opera

overview: Outgoing Defense Secretary "Donald Rumsfeld" (Gerard) fields questions from the audience; Jamie Oliver makes sausage carbonara; the Metropolitan Opera performs a selection from the upcoming production of "Il Barbiere di Siviglia."

title: Kiefer Sutherland, Jenna Fischer, Rocco DeLuca

overview: Live via satellite, Biff walks through a six-acre corn maze in Livermore, California. By the end of the show, Dave asks him if he's scared, prompting Biff to snap back, "It takes a lot more than this to scare me, man."

title: Daniel Craig, documentary film subject Teri Horton, Elvis Costello, Rosanne Cash

title: Robin Williams, Rich Little, George Jones

overview: Day 1 of Impressionist Week with Rich Little! Also, Robin Williams and George Jones!

title: Jack Black & Kyle Gass, Fred Travalena, Tenacious D

overview: Impressionist Week, Day 2: Frank Travalena closes his set by mimicing every president from Kennedy to Dubya. Also, Tenacious D (Jack Black and Kyle Gass) promote their new movie and perform "The Pick of Destiny" with the CBS Orchestra.

title: Ellen DeGeneres, Gordie Brown, +44

title: Ellen DeGeneres, Gordie Brown, +44

title: Christopher Guest, Frank Caliendo, The Game

title: Sen. John Edwards, Kevin Pollak, Will Arnett

title: Jerry Seinfeld, Dan Patrick

overview: Tonights guests include Jerry Seinfeld and Dan Patrick.  Plus, a public apology from Jerry's former co-star Michael Richards.

title: Jerry Seinfeld, Dan Patrick

title: Hugh Jackman, Chris Elliott, Jimmie Johnson

overview: Tonight's "Rejected FDA Products" include Hebrew National Bacon, Frozen Mayonnaise Bars (which Dave tastes), and OJ Simpson's "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter, But If I Did Believe It Was Butter, Here's How I Did It." Later, Chris Elliott and Gerard Mulligan promote their new paranormal documentary program, "Ghost Squad."

title: Matthew Broderick, Lupe Fiasco & Jill Scott

overview: Tonights guests include Matthew Broderick and Lupe Fiasco and Jill Scott. Plus, Stupid Pet Tricks!

title: Eugene Levy, John Mayer

overview: Dave shows footage of the staff Thanksgiving dinner, which includes a drunk Biff telling off Dave and a turkey carver severing his hand; Dave correctly guesses that his mother made pumpkin pie but flubs on the next dessert (he said pecan, it was apple); John Mayer performs "I'm Gonna Find Another You."

title: Eugene Levy, John Mayer

title: Helen Hunt, DJ Shadow, Q-Tip and Lateef

title: Helen Hunt, DJ Shadow, Q-Tip and Lateef

title: Kate Winslet, Tom Waits

title: Kate Winslet, Tom Waits

title: Richard Simmons, Kate Walsh, Ciara

overview: A giant goat knocks over the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree; Andy Kindler visits the US Marshals Training Academy in Georgia; in his first Late Show appearance in six years, Richard Simmons introduces a food steamer he invented (which blows up in his face); Ciara performs "Promise."

title: Richard Simmons, Kate Walsh, Ciara

title: Jennifer Connelly, Tom Dreesen, Shiny Toy Guns

overview: Tonights guests include Jennifer Connelly, Tom Dreesen and Shiny Toy Guns.

title: Danny DeVito, 16-year-old duct tape expert William Beacom, Silversun Pickups

overview: Teen duct tape expert William Beacom shows off his sticky creations; Silversun Pickups performed "Lazy Eye."

title: Matt Damon, Barbara Walters

title: Matt Damon, Barbara Walters

title: Howard Stern, Gwen Stefani

overview: Tonight at Hello Deli, Dave and Rupert dare a (alleged) SUNY student from Queens to eat a Taco Bell chalupa; Howard Stern walks onstage in a Father Christmas outfit, giving out free Sirius radios to the audience; Gwen Stefani performs "Wind It Up."

title: Howard Stern, Gwen Stefani

title: Kid Scientists, Regis Philbin, Robert Randolph

overview: Tonights guests include Regis Philbin and Robert Randolph, plus Lee Marek's Kid Scientists!

title: Will Smith, Evanescence

overview: An irate staffer gives Dave a holiday-themed "f*** you"; "Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton" (Gerard) fields questions from the audience; Will Smith promotes The Pursuit of Happyness and discusses attending the Tom Cruise-Katie Holmes wedding.

title: Will Smith, Evanescence

title: Clint Eastwood, Matthew Fox

overview: Tonight's guests include Clint Eastwood and Matthew Fox are the scheduled guests.

title: Clint Eastwood, Matthew Fox

title: Frank Caliendo as John Madden, Ben Stiller, Rodrigo & Gabriela

overview: Tonight's guests include Ben Stiller, John Madden and Rodrigo y Gabriela.

title: Beyonce, Marv Albert, The Dears

overview: Tonight's guests include Beyonce Knowles, Marv Albert and The Dears.

title: Beyonce, Marv Albert, The Dears

title: Renée Zellweger, holiday toy demonstration, Taking Back Sunday

overview: A Yule Log is set up in front of Dave's desk, and later Dave and Renee Zellweger pose Christmas-photo style next to the green screen; Dave acknowledges Dave Dorsett's 41 years at CBS by giving him a tie; Shannon Eis' new holiday toys includes Butterscotch, an expensive animatronic pony that allegedly responds to touch but doesn't cooperate onstage; Taking Back Sunday performed "Liar (It Takes One To Know One)."

title: Tom Brokaw, Cold War Kids

overview: Tom Brokaw and Cold War Kids are the scheduled guests.

title: Tom Brokaw, Cold War Kids

title: Cate Blanchett, Jay Thomas, Darlene Love

overview: Cate Blanchett and Darlene Love are tonight's guests.  Plus, Jay Thomas and the 9th Annual Christmas Tree Football Toss!

title: Martin Short, Donal Logue

title: Martin Short, Donal Logue

title: Matt Lauer, Artie Lange, Augustana

title: Matt Lauer, Artie Lange, Augustana

title: Cedric the Entertainer, Wesley Autrey, Switchfoot

title: Donald Trump, Mary Lynn Rajskub

title: Donald Trump, Mary Lynn Rajskub

title: David Arquette, Jennifer Hudson

title: David Arquette, Jennifer Hudson

title: Penelope Cruz, Gary Mule Deer, Ben E. King

overview: A woman from Chicago plays "Name That Smell" at Hello Deli; after vilifying Commonwealth Edison, Alan gets beaten up by one of their employees; Ben E. King performs "Stand By Me."

title: Peter O'Toole, Marc Maron

overview: Tonight's guests are Peter O'Toole and Marc Maron, plus a Top Ten from baseball legends Cal Ripken Jr. and Tony Gwynn!

title: Peter O'Toole, Marc Maron

title: Julianne Moore, Madonna, The Hold Steady

overview: Videotape operator Tom Catusi apologizes for making a cheap shot at Mark McGwire; Madonna discusses her controversial adoption of a Malawian baby; Dave puts on a raincoat and promotes Gordon's Fish Sticks; The Hold Steady performs "Stuck Between Ready."

title: Kristin Chenoweth, John Witherspoon, Josh Ritter

overview: A Late Show Fun Fact: the actual Godzilla was only seven feet tall and was killed by Japanese soldiers within minutes; John Witherspoon describes a recent incident involving smoking a marijuana cigarette; Josh Ritter performed "Girl in the War."

title: Amy Sedaris, Jason Randal, America with Ryan Adams & Ben Kweller

overview: Dave acknowledges the 7th anniversary of his quintuple-bypass with a clip from "Sanford & Son"; magician Jason Randal wows Dave with a few more of his trademark card tricks; '70s soft-rockers America (featuring Ryan Adams and Ben Kweller) performed 'Ride On.'

title: Paul Newman, Sebastian Bourdais, Diana Ross

overview: Paul Newman, Sebastian Bourdais, and Diana Ross are the scheduled guests.

title: Tina Fey, Terri and Bindi Irwin

overview: Tina Fey discusses the Golden Globes and explains why she hates Los Angeles; escape artist "Donnie Glenn" balks at being sealed in a milk can filled with water; Terri & Bindi Irwin (the widow and daughter of Steve Irwin) promote Australia Week 2007.

title: Tina Fey, Terri and Bindi Irwin

title: Harry Shearer, Vera Farmiga, Mat Kearney

overview: Dave promotes the new, improved Late Show web site; "El Nino" (Gerard) drops by to take a bow; Vera Farmiga promotes "Breaking and Entering"; Mat Kearney performs "Nothing Left to Lose."

title: Dan Rather, Tricia Helfer, Andy Kindler

overview: Dave comments on this winter's damaged citrus crop by opening a carton of "Tropicana Just Rind"; Tricia Helfer of "Battlestar Galactica" fame promotes her upcoming Playboy pictorial; seven pounds of marzipan are thrown into the "Will It Float" tank (it sinks).

title: Dan Rather, Tricia Helfer, Andy Kindler

title: Kevin Spacey, Alicia Keys, Nellie McKay & The Brooklyn Philharmonic

title: Ricky Gervais, Forest Whitaker, The Shins

overview: Ricky Gervais, Forest Whittaker, and The Shins are the scheduled guests.

title: Frank Caliendo, Mandy Moore, Rosanne Cash

title: Bill Murray, LeBron James

title: Bill Murray, LeBron James

title: David Spade, Alexandra Pelosi, Dustin Kensrue

title: Dr. Phil McGraw, Fall Out Boy

title: Dr. Phil McGraw, Fall Out Boy

title: Randy Jackson, Harry Connick Jr., Regis

title: Randy Jackson, Harry Connick Jr., Regis

title: Chris Elliott, Kelly Ripa, John Mellencamp

title: Jack Hanna, Katherine Heigl, Patty Griffin

title: Rachael Ray, Frank Caliendo, The Fab Faux

title: Drew Barrymore, Rickie Lee Jones, Kevin Johnson with Clyde & Matilda

title: Peyton Manning, Dan Horn with Orson, The Cat Empire

title: Martha Stewart, Otto Petersen with George, Norah Jones

title: Sienna Miller, NAS, Jim Barber with Seville

title: Tracy Morgan, Gabrielle Union, Brad Cummings and Rex

title: Jim Carrey, Daytona 500 winner Kevin Harvick

title: Barbara Walters, David Neeleman, K-os

title: Barbara Walters, David Neeleman, K-os

title: John Travolta, Eric Nerhus, a performance from the Broadway musical "Spring Awakening"

title: Billy Bob Thornton, Rashida Jones, Barenaked Ladies

title: Samuel L. Jackson, Jim Gaffigan

title: Samuel L. Jackson, Jim Gaffigan

title: Jake Gyllenhaal, Brand New

title: Jake Gyllenhaal, Brand New

title: Evangeline Lilly, Jeff MacGregor, bubble blowing guy Tom Noddy

title: Sen. John McCain, Robin Thicke

title: Sen. John McCain, Robin Thicke

title: Bob Woodruff, John Mayer

title: Bob Woodruff, John Mayer

title: Charles Grodin, Dan Naturman

overview: Dave reminisces about his teen years and shares an antedote about a ruined fur coat; Charles Grodin promotes his one-minute commentaries on CBS Radio and shows off some of his horse photography.

title: Charles Grodin, Dan Naturman

title: Chris Rock, Sandra Oh, Amy Winehouse

overview: Dave admits that he's never participated nor believes in Daylight Savings Time; Chris Rock promotes "I Think I Love My Wife"; Amy Winehouse performed "You Know I'm No Good."

title: Chris Rock, Sandra Oh, Amy Winehouse

title: Jeff Goldblum, Barbara McQueen

title: Jeff Goldblum, Barbara McQueen

title: Richard Gere, Explorers Club chef Gene Rurka, Aqualung

title: Bernie Mac, Paula Abdul, Joss Stone

title: Bernie Mac, Paula Abdul, Joss Stone

title: Adam Sandler, Don Cheadle, Danica Patrick, Todd Barry, Lucinda Williams

overview: Fill-in host Adam Sandler (with assistance from his dog, Matzoball II) welcomes Don Cheadle, Danica Patrick, and Todd Barry as his guests. Lucinda Williams performs "Are You Alright?"

title: Jack Black, Lara Logan, beer launching refrigerator creator John Cornwell

overview: Tonight's "Great Moments in Presidental Speeches" clip is doctored to include Sue Hum using a lint brush on JFK's right arm; Duke University post-grad John Cornwell demonstrates his new invention, the beer-launching refrigerator; Jack Black shares an antedote about meeting Jack Nicholson; CBS chief foriegn correspondent Lara Logan discusses reporting from war zones in Iraq and Afghanistan.

title: Will Ferrell, Kings of Leon, Rachel Smith

overview: Will Ferrell, Kings of Leon, Rachel Smith

title: Al Franken, Isla Fisher

title: Al Franken, Isla Fisher

title: Rosario Dawson, Bloc Party, Piedmont bird callers

title: Donald Trump, Jon Heder

title: Donald Trump, Jon Heder

title: Sen. Barack Obama, Halle Berry, Zach Johnson

title: David Duchovny, Ryan Howard, Andrew Bird

title: Alec Baldwin, Debbie Parkhurst and her dog Toby, LCD Soundsystem

title: Bruce Willis, Jason Randal

title: Bruce Willis, Jason Randal

title: Bill Cosby, Angela Kinsey

title: Bill Cosby, Angela Kinsey

title: Kelly Ripa, Simon Pegg

overview: Kelly Ripa, Simon Pegg, and Jim Short are the scheduled guests.

title: Kelly Ripa, Simon Pegg

title: Craig Ferguson, Dave Della Terza, Avril Lavigne

title: Edie Falco, Paul Scheer, Son Volt

title: Edie Falco, Paul Scheer, Son Volt

title: Garry Shandling, Paul Teutul Sr. and Jr., Tokyo Police Club

title: Jessica Biel, Ira Glass, Regina Spektor

title: Jessica Biel, Ira Glass, Regina Spektor

title: Brian Williams, Steven Wright, a Top Ten list presented by Sanjaya Malakar

overview: Top Ten list presented by Sanjaya Malakar

title: David Hyde Pierce, Ivanka Trump, Corinne Bailey Rae

title: Nicolas Cage, Barry Sonnenfeld, The Fratellis

title: Steve Martin, Dave Cota and A.J. the parakeet, Derek Jeter

overview: Steve Martin dominates the show, as he interrupts Dave twice, gets a lapdance from a male stripper, plugs his new book, and performs "The Crow" with banjoists Tony Trischka and Bela Fleck. Also, David Cota and his parakeet AJ perform a few tricks for Dave.

title: Frank Caliendo as President George W. Bush, Andy Dick, Jarvis Cocker

title: Kirsten Dunst, Rob Magnotti, Dinosaur Jr.

overview: Day 1 of "Impressionist Week 2" with Rob Magnotti. Kirsten Dunst and Dinosaur Jr. are the scheduled guests.

title: Tobey Maguire, John Byner, Modest Mouse

title: Tobey Maguire, John Byner, Modest Mouse

title: Drew Barrymore, Mike MacRae, Ben Kweller

title: Marcia Cross, Joe Piscopo, Tori Amos

title: Marcia Cross, Joe Piscopo, Tori Amos

title: Ray Romano, Reggie Reg, Dennis Haysbert

overview: Day 5 of "Impressionist Week 2" with Reggie Reg. Ray Romano and Dennis Haysbert are the scheduled guests.

title: Ray Romano, Reggie Reg, Dennis Haysbert

title: Regis Philbin, Darlene Love

title: Regis Philbin, Darlene Love

title: Jane Fonda, Tom Ruprecht, Kelly Clarkson

title: Lindsay Lohan, Tom Dreesen, The Kooks

title: Lindsay Lohan, Tom Dreesen, The Kooks

title: Dr. Phil McGraw, Jack Hanna

overview: Dr. Phil McGraw and Jack Hanna are the scheduled guests.

title: Dr. Phil McGraw, Jack Hanna

title: Charles Grodin, Jake Johannsen

title: Charles Grodin, Jake Johannsen

title: Mike Myers, America Ferrera

title: Mike Myers, America Ferrera

title: Don Rickles, Michael Imperioli, Wilco, a Top Ten List presented by Masi Oka

overview: Don Rickles, Michael Imperioli, and Wilco are the scheduled guests.  Plus, a special Top Ten from Masi Oka!

title: Ricky Gervais, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Mavis Staples, a Top Ten List presented by Bob Barker

overview: Ricky Gervais, Mary Lynn Rajskub, and Mavis Staples are the scheduled guests. Plus, a Top Ten by Bob Barker!

title: Kid Scientists, Luke Wilson, Rufus Wainwright, a Top Ten List presented by Homer Simpson

title: Teri Hatcher, Jonah Hill, Elvis Costello

title: Rudolph Giuliani, Mike West, Jesus & Mary Chain

title: Charles Barkley, Seth Rogen, Michael Martin Murphey

title: Stupid Pet Tricks, Rosie Perez, Dr. Dog

title: Stupid Pet Tricks, Rosie Perez, Dr. Dog

title: Al Gore, Jim Short

title: Al Gore, Jim Short

title: Kevin Spacey, Alexis Bledel

title: Kevin Spacey, Alexis Bledel

title: Matt Damon, Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti, Bright Eyes

title: Chevy Chase, Amanda Beard, Satellite Party

title: Nicole Richie, Artie Lange, Chrisette Michele

title: Amy Sedaris, Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell, Jordan Zevon

title: Ellen Barkin, Brian Regan

title: Ellen Barkin, Brian Regan

title: Denis Leary, Flight of the Conchords, Neal Seaver

title: Kyra Sedgwick, Sir Richard Branson, Maroon 5

title: Bear Grylls, Jeremy Piven, Elvis Perkins

title: John Cusack, Pink Martini, Turkey Gobbling Champions

title: Michael Moore, Bill Burr

title: Michael Moore, Bill Burr

title: Bruce Willis, Tony Parker, diving dogs

title: Bruce Willis, Tony Parker, diving dogs

title: Amanda Peet, John Krasinski, Bryan Ferry

title: Claire Danes, Dan Patrick & Keith Olbermann, Ryan Adams & The Cardinals

title: Robin Williams, Julie Chen

title: Robin Williams, Julie Chen

title: Dennis Kucinich, Shia LaBeouf, Morrissey

title: Don Cheadle, Smashing Pumpkins, Venus Williams

title: Sienna Miller, Michael Cera, Interpol

title: Sienna Miller, Michael Cera, Interpol

title: Paul Teutul Sr. and Jr., Vera Farmiga, Joe Matarese

title: Queen Latifah, Alan Zweibel, Smashing Pumpkins

title: Michelle Pfeiffer, Jonah Hill, Michel Lauziere

title: Adam Sandler, Mike Golic and Mike Greenberg, Mute Math

title: John Travolta, Paula Abdul, Teddy Thompson

title: Kevin James, Jose Andres, White Rabbits

title: Kevin James, Jose Andres, White Rabbits

title: Julia Stiles, Pete Jordan, Nick Griffin

title: Julia Stiles, Pete Jordan, Nick Griffin

title: Drew Carey, Nikki Blonsky, Grinderman

title: Drew Carey, Nikki Blonsky, Grinderman

title: Paul Rudd, Tony Dungy, The National

title: Paul Rudd, Tony Dungy, The National

title: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Bob Sarlatte, Porter Wagoner

title: Sharon Osbourne, Brian Kiley, Yeah Yeah Yeahs

title: Anne Hathaway, Jim Gaffigan, Buffalo Tom

title: Andy Samberg, Catherine Bell, The Bravery

title: Sen. Joe Biden, Seth Rogen, Gogol Bordello

title: Matt Damon, Jeff Altman, Angelique Kidjo

overview: Matt Damon, Jeff Altman, and Angelique Kidjo are the scheduled guests.

title: Jackie Chan, Chelsea Handler, Michael Buble

title: Glenn Close, Judd Apatow, Chris & Rich Robinson

title: Jeff Goldblum, Hayden Panettiere, New Pornographers

title: Samuel L. Jackson, Christiane Amanpour, Tom Russell

title: Richard Gere, Tom Dreesen, Velvet Revolver

title: Tina Fey, Venus Williams, Steve Earle

title: Tina Fey, Venus Williams, Steve Earle

title: Tom Arnold, Kristin Gore, Jim McDonald

title: Tom Arnold, Kristin Gore, Jim McDonald

title: Susan Sarandon, Rick Reilly, Feist

title: Susan Sarandon, Rick Reilly, Feist

title: Kevin Bacon, Kat Von D, T.I. with Wyclef

title: Ellen DeGeneres, Jeff Garlin, Against Me!

title: Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, Willie Nelson & Kenny Chesney

title: Amy Sedaris, Will Arnett

title: Amy Sedaris, Will Arnett

Season 15

title: Former President Bill Clinton, Patti Scialfa

overview: Former President Bill Clinton plugs his new book and explains why he can't be his wife's running mate; Patti Scialfa performed "A Town Called Heartbreak."

title: Danny DeVito, Larry David, Avril Lavigne

overview: Dave apologizes to Sue Hum for a pre-show accident; the show is interrupted by a performance of "Mark Twain Tonight!" starring Johnny Dark; Danny Devito plugs his new restaurant; Larry David (in his very first Late Show appearance) comments on Dave's hair; Avril Lavigne performs "When You're Gone."

title: Jessica Alba, George Saunders, The Manchester Orchestra

overview: In the midst of a citywide taxi strike, a cab is seen carrying people on the its roof and front hood; Biff makes a feeble attempt at seeing Jessica Alba in person; George Saunders plugs his new book; Manchester Orchestra (in their network television debut) performs "Wolves at Night."

title: Rachael Ray, Frank Rich, Arctic Monkeys

overview: Throughout the show, saxophonist Aaron Bing attempts to break the world record for the longest sustained note (and ultimately fails).  Also, Arctic Monkeys perform "Fluorescent Adolescent."

title: Rachael Ray, Frank Rich, Arctic Monkeys

title: Jodie Foster, Glen Hansard & Markéta Irglová

overview: Jodie Foster, Glen Hansard, and Marketa Irglova are the scheduled guests.

title: Dr. Phil McGraw, Andy Kindler, Suzanne Vega

overview: Prior to the show, Jude Brennan confronts Dr. Phil about Dave's "psychotic tendencies"; Deborah Lynn loses yet again on "Psychic Sandwich"; during his interview with Dave, Dr. Phil discusses at length the reasoning behind celebrity bad behavior; Suzanne Vega performed "Anniversary."

title: Viggo Mortensen, Kat Von D, Daughtry, a Top Ten List presented by 10 NASCAR stars

overview: Viggo Mortensen, Kat Von D, and Daughtry are the scheduled guests.  Plus, a special NASCAR Top Ten!

title: Martha Stewart, Fred Willard, a Top Ten List presented by Billy Bob Thornton

overview: Martha Stewart and Fred Willard are the scheduled guests.  Plus, a special Top Ten from Billy Bob Thornton!

title: Regis Philbin, Chamillionaire

overview: Dave does an impression of Tony's reaction to an inaccurate monologue joke; Regis critiques' Dave's recent appearance on Oprah and plugs the 20th anniversary of his talk show; Chamillionaire (with a sizable string section) performed "Hip Hop Police."

title: Regis Philbin, Chamillionaire

title: Jamie Foxx, Jimmy Smits, Will.I.Am

overview: Jamie Foxx, Jimmy Smits, and Will.I.Am are the scheduled guests.

title: Jamie Foxx, Jimmy Smits, Will.I.Am

title: Kate Walsh, Kevin Smith, Rascal Flatts

overview: Kate Walsh, Kevin Smith, and Rascal Flatts are the scheduled guests.

title: Kate Walsh, Kevin Smith, Rascal Flatts

title: Jennifer Garner, Ken Burns, Chaka Khan

overview: Chris Elliott and Gerard Mulligan drop by to promote their new project, "Bionic Guy"; 7-11 head honcho Jim Keyes comes up with another wacky promotion; Chaka Khan sings "Love Me Still."

title: Jennifer Garner, Ken Burns, Chaka Khan

title: Stupid Human Tricks, Whoopi Goldberg, Melissa Etheridge

overview: Whoopi Goldberg and Melissa Etheridge are the scheduled guests.  Plus, Stupid Human Tricks!

title: Paris Hilton, Emile Hirsch

overview: Henry Rife leaps over six taxicabs on an ATV; Paris Hilton dodges a string of questions regarding her stint in prison; Emile Hirsch plugs Into The Wild.

title: Paris Hilton, Emile Hirsch

title: Sean Penn, Barry Sonnenfeld, Ben Harper

overview: Sean Penn, Barry Sonnenfeld, and Ben Harper are the scheduled guests.

title: Sean Penn, Barry Sonnenfeld, Ben Harper

title: Jude Law, Sarah Silverman, John Fogerty

overview: The show is interrupted by a businessman on a cell phone in the backdrop; Johnny Dark makes another appearance as Mark Twain; Alan gets beat up by an annoyed Mets fan; John Fogerty performed "Long Dark Night."

title: Jude Law, Sarah Silverman, John Fogerty

title: Alec Baldwin, Faith Hill

overview: Throughout the night, Late Show interns attempt to parallel-park on 53rd Street; Dave reads "Top Ten Signs Your Team Isn't Going To Win the World Series" out of order; Alec Baldwin plugs "30 Rock" and gives parallel parking a shot; Faith Hill performed "Stronger."

title: Alec Baldwin, Faith Hill

title: Nicolette Sheridan, Tony Snow, Rihanna

overview: Nicolette Sheridan, Tony Snow, and Rihanna are the scheduled guests.

title: Nicolette Sheridan, Tony Snow, Rihanna

title: Bob Newhart, Angela Kinsey, Iron and Wine

overview: Several audience members voluntarily present the Top Ten; Bob Newhart shares an amusing story about Frank Sinatra; Angela Kinsey talks about life in Texas; Iron & Wine performed "The Devil Never Sleeps."

title: George Clooney, Kid Rock

overview: George Clooney and Kid Rock are the scheduled guests.

title: George Clooney, Kid Rock

title: Jennifer Lopez, Alan Greenspan

overview: Several elderly Alan Greenspan "groupies" stand outside the theater as the former Chairman of the Federal Reserve plugs his new book. Also, Jennifer Lopez discusses pregnancy rumors and sings "Do It Well."

title: Jennifer Lopez, Alan Greenspan

title: Stephen Colbert, Eva Mendes, Queens of the Stone Age

overview: A canned ham is almost given to an audience member; the "f*** you" guy brags about a winning lottery ticket; Stephen Colbert discusses "roughing it" and plugs his new book; Queens of the Stone Age perform "3's and 7's."

title: Halle Berry, Bill Hader, Spring Snake Symphony

overview: A pregnant Halle Berry plugs Things We Lost In The Fire and shows a 3-D ultrasound image that resembles Dave. Also, Eric Buss and his "Spring Snake Symphony" (375 snakes-in-a-can) perform Strauss' "The Blue Danube."

title: Jake Gyllenhaal, Connie Britton, 50 Cent

overview: Marc Odgers returns to the Late Show to leap over five interns; a security guard (Mike McIntee) tasers a runaway audience member; Connie Britton plugs "Friday Night Lights"; 50 Cent performed "A-Yo Technology."

title: Richard Simmons, Casey Affleck, Sondre Lerche

overview: Richard Simmons and Casey Affleck are the scheduled guests.

title: Rebecca Romijn, Jimmie Walker, LeAnn Rimes

overview: Dave (amongst others) discusses a fire in the theater basement that occured earlier that day; staff writer Bill Scheft comments on the possible writers' strike; Jimmie "JJ" Walker explains the differences between the BET and TV Land Awards; LeAnn Rimes performed "Nothin' Better To Do."

title: Steve Carell, Chris Russo, Chris Elliott, Band of Horses

overview: Tonights guests include Steve Carell, Chris Russo and Band of Horses perform “Is There A Ghost.”

title: Amanda Peet, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Caldwell

overview: Mac n' cheese is the latest food item that Sue Hum offers Dave (and promptly rejects); the lovely Amanda Peet plugs Martian Child, but a clip of Santa Claus Conquers the Martians airs instead; Patrick Warburton discusses living in Oregon; comedian Jeff Caldwell riffs on HMOs and birth control.

title: Jerry Seinfeld, Joe Torre

overview: Two marathon runners interrupt the monologue (one week early, it shall be noted); to honor the possible WGA strike, Bill Scheft chooses not to reveal the punchline to a Dick Cheney joke; Jerry Seinfeld plugs Bee Movie and gets caught in the crosshairs on "Alan Kalter's Celebrity Interview"; Joe Torre dodges questions about his next managerial gig.

title: Jerry Seinfeld, Joe Torre

title: Jennifer Connelly, Slash, Nicole Atkins

overview: An excerpt is revealed from President Gerald Ford's posthumous memoirs; Alan Kalter hosts "This Is Your Lunch," looking back at Dave's last meal (lasagna); guitarist Slash plugs his autobiography; in her network TV debut, Nicole Atkins performed "The Way It Is."

title: Jennifer Connelly, Slash, Nicole Atkins

title: David Spade, Penn & Teller, Jonathan Papelbon

overview: The 26th annual "New Halloween Costumes" segment includes a Hillary Clinton pantsuit, an overstuffed glove compartment, and Spongebob's less-than-beloved cousin "BrillopadTed SquarePants". Also, in the event of a strike, Dave reads off two weeks' worth of potential punchlines, while Penn & Teller turn quarters in a waterbowl into goldfish.

title: Dr. Phil McGraw, Ryan Adams

overview: With a writers' strike now looking very likely, "Mrs. Letterman" (Jude Brennan) nags Dave into doing some housework; Stupid Pet Tricks include a pit bull terrier that plays the drums and a cockatoo that likes the Backstreet Boys; Bill Scheft interrupts "Alan Kalter's Foreign Affairs Minute" to remind the audience that the WGA needs the public's support; Ryan Adams & The Cardinals performed "Everybody Knows."

title: Dr. Phil McGraw, Ryan Adams

title: Bill Murray, Jay-Z

overview: Etch-a-sketch artist George Vlosich becomes the latest person to do a portrait of Biff Henderson; Bill Murray discusses his ongoing legal troubles in Sweden and plays On-Star operator on Dave's desk phone; comeback kid Jay-Z performs "Roc Boys."

title: Bill Murray, Jay-Z

title: Robin Williams, Lupe Fiasco

overview: Dave returns from an eight-week hiatus with a full beard and his writing staff intact; an audience Q&A bit is interrupted by Bill Scheft; ten striking writers present the Top Ten; Robin Williams discusses his recent USO trip to Iraq; after a 16-year layover, "Hal Gurnee's Network Time Killer" returns to the Late Show; associate producer Nancy Agostini appears on "Know Your Staff"; Lupe Fiasco performs "Superstar."

title: Robin Williams, Lupe Fiasco

title: Bill Maher, Ellen Page, the cast of Broadway's "Young Frankenstein"

overview: Dave's beard gets a key to the city, courtesy of Mayor Bloomberg; a wayward WGA picketer wanders around in the backdrop; Hal Gurnee's latest Network Time Killer is a "balloon drummer"; Ellen Page plugs Juno; Roger Bart, Sutton Foster, and Chris Fitzgerald perform a song from the musical "Young Frankenstein."

title: Donald Trump, Shooter Jennings

overview: Dave admits that he's getting tired of the beard, then confesses to feeling sick over his new "feud" with Rosie O'Donnell; Dave and Donald Trump talk football; talent coordinator Sarah Billington appears on "Know Your Staff"; Shooter Jennings performs "This Ol' Wheel."

title: Donald Trump, Shooter Jennings

title: Tom Hanks, Gov. Mike Huckabee

overview: Tom Hanks and Mike Huckabee are the scheduled guests.

title: Tom Hanks, Gov. Mike Huckabee

title: Lucy Liu, Alex Roy, MGMT

overview: Lucy Liu and MGMT are the scheduled guests.  Plus, Bill Medley (of Righteous Brothers fame) sits in with the band!

title: Lucy Liu, Alex Roy, MGMT

title: Morgan Freeman, Tom Brokaw, Chuck Prophet

overview: Morgan Freeman and Chuck Prophet are the scheduled guests.

title: Howard Stern, Ayo

overview: Howard Stern and Ayo are the scheduled guests.

title: Howard Stern, Ayo

title: Tracy Morgan, Kat Von D, Dropkick Murphys

overview: Tracy Morgan, Kat Von D, and Dropkick Murphys are the scheduled guests.

title: Katie Holmes, Frank Caliendo, Maroon 5

overview: Katie Holmes, Frank Caliendo, and Maroon 5 are the scheduled guests.

title: Katie Holmes, Frank Caliendo, Maroon 5

title: Denzel Washington, Don Rickles

overview: An audience member claims to know Dave's ex-wife, who apparently now lives in Florida; the show is again interrupted by radio transmissions from Lt. Len Easton of the California Highway Patrol; Mike McIntee and Harold Larkin play "Can Two Guys and Their Dead Friend In An Office Chair Hail a Cab?"; Don Rickles plugs his DVD Mr. Warmth and throws a few zingers at Dave and fellow guest Denzel Washington.

title: Denzel Washington, Don Rickles

character: Lt. Len Easton of the California Highway Patrol (voice) (uncredited)

title: Michael Douglas, Katherine Heigl, Wyclef Jean

overview: Throughout the night, Tony and Dave play the Spanish-language version of "Wheel of Fortune"; Michael Douglas talks skiing and plugs King of California; an old AC/DC song is butchered on "Gary-oke with Gary Mintz"; Wyclef Jean performed "Sweetest Girl."

title: Sylvester Stallone, the Teutul family, the Mars Volta

overview: Sylvester Stallone, the Teutul Family, and The Mars Volta are the scheduled guests.

title: Diane Keaton, Jim Gaffigan

overview: Dave begs Gaines to stop feeding in phone calls from the California Highway Patrol, which interrupts the show three times. Also, in her first Letterman appearance in two decades, Diane Keaton kisses Dave and admits to being astounded by her costars in the movie Mad Money.

title: Diane Keaton, Jim Gaffigan

title: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Dan Patrick, Ringo Starr

overview: The Bruce Willis Secret Word of the Night is "Muffin"; during an audience Q&A segment, one man flips out over Chris Dodd's decision to drop out of the presidential race; Sarah Michelle Gellar shows photos from a recent vacation; Dan Patrick plugs his new column in Sports Illustrated; Ringo Starr (featuring Dave Stewart) performs "Liverpool 8."

title: Sen. John Edwards, Diablo Cody, Josh Ritter, David "Fathead" Newman

overview: Senator John Edwards, Diablo Cody, and Josh Ritter are the scheduled guests.

title: Charles Grodin, New York Giant Lawrence Tynes, The Redwalls

overview: Charles Grodin, Lawrence Tynes, and The Redwalls are the scheduled guests.

title: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, T.J. Miller, Super Furry Animals

overview: Lt. Len Easton is caught annoying Dave and interrupting "Larry King Live"; Dave is repeatedly distracted by a photo of Mitt Romney; Andy Kindler visits a life coach; Sen. Barack Obama presents the Top Ten (via satellite); Dave gives an audience member a pizza; Super Furry Animals performed "Neo-Consumerism."

title: Nathan Lane, Jake Johannsen

overview: Nathan Lane and Jake Johannsen are the scheduled guests.

title: Nathan Lane, Jake Johannsen

title: Jessica Alba, Julie Chen, The Whigs

overview: Jessica Alba, Julie Chen, and The Whigs are the scheduled guests.

title: Jessica Alba, Julie Chen, The Whigs

title: Bill Cosby, Lake Bell, The Matt Savage Trio

overview: Lt. Len Easton calls up C-SPAN's "Washington Journal"; Bill Cosby shares an antedote about his recently deceased mother; teen jazz prodigy Matt Savage and his trio perform "El Fuego."

title: Dr. Phil McGraw, Lena Headey, Gary Allan

overview: An audience member gives Dave a gold hat, which Paul wears; Lt. Len Easton pops up on "Sex Talk with Sue Johanson"; a clothing-optional airline is the subject of several gags, including the Top Ten; two more audience members react poorly to the latest election news; Dr. Phil discusses viral encephalitis and his botched "chat" with Britney Spears; Gary Allan performs "Watching Airplanes."

title: Stupid Human Tricks, Eva Longoria Parker, Colbie Caillat

overview: Eva Longoria and Colbie Caillat are the scheduled guests.  Plus, Stupid Human Tricks!

title: Paris Hilton, Artie Lange, Vampire Weekend

overview: Paris Hilton, Artie Lange, and Vampire Weekend are the scheduled guests.

title: Sen. Hillary Clinton, Sheryl Crow

overview: Dave discusses at length the New York Giants' upset Super Bowl victory; Senator Hillary Clinton jokes that her choice of running mate has come down to Dave or Regis; Sheryl Crow performed "Love is Free."

title: Sen. Hillary Clinton, Sheryl Crow

title: Matthew McConaughey, Gary Mule Deer, Sheryl Crow

overview: Matthew McConaughey, Gary Mule Deer, and Sheryl Crow are the scheduled guests.

title: Eli Manning, Vince Vaughn, A Fine Frenzy

overview: Eli Manning and A Fine Frenzy are the scheduled guests.

title: Kate Hudson, Jack Hanna

overview: Lt. Len Easton interrupts "Know Your Current Events"; Kate Hudson plugs Fool's Gold and talks football; Jack Hanna introduces Dave to an African Warthog (which Dave likes) and a cobra (which freaks him out).

title: Kate Hudson, Jack Hanna

title: Colin Farrell, Blake Lively, Lenny Kravitz

overview: "Late Show Fun Facts" is interrupted by a ticket scalper (Mike McIntee); Colin Farrell plugs In Bruges and gives Dave a fedora; Lenny Kravitz performed "Bring It On."

title: Kate Walsh, Jason Sudeikis, OK Go and Bonerama

overview: While fielding a question about Oprah tickets, Dave accidentally breaks one of his pencils in half; a certain panicky audience member is confronted by Dr. Phil in the theater hallway; Kate Walsh shows off her new puppy; Jason Sudeikis discusses his famous uncle; OK Go (featuring Bonerama) performed "A Million Ways."

title: Evangeline Lilly, Marisa Miller, Brad Paisley

overview: Evangeline Lilly and Brad Paisley are the scheduled guests.

title: Martin Short, Amy Ryan

overview: Dave obsesses over his orange tie; live via satellite, a man with a black eye won't talk to Dave; Chris Elliott and Gerard Mulligan drop by to plug their (fake) new show, "American Conquistadors"; Martin Short takes a jab at the paparazzi and sings a parody of "Maybe This Time"; Oscar nominee Amy Ryan plugs Gone Baby Gone.

title: Martin Short, Amy Ryan

title: Regis Philbin, Joseph Arthur

overview: Regis Philbin and Joseph Arthur are the scheduled guests.

title: Regis Philbin, Joseph Arthur

title: Charles Barkley, Bill Burr

overview: Charles Barkley talks hoops and dodges questions about running for governor of Alabama; a CBS executive stops the show to grill Dave; comedian Bill Burr riffs on the elderly.

title: Charles Barkley, Bill Burr

title: Dennis Quaid, Ryan Newman, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings

overview: Dennis Quaid and Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings are the scheduled guests.

title: Randy Jackson, Saffron Burrows, Ray Davies

overview: Bill Scheft apologizes for a bad Dick Cheney joke, citing tainted roast beef; after Dave mentions the resignation of Fidel Castro, a certain angry audience member pummels four CBS Pages; Dave meets "Millionaire Matchmaker" Todd Pendleton, who turns out to be a phony; Ray Davies performed "In a Moment."

title: Amy Sedaris, Erika Jensen, Foo Fighters

overview: Paul stars in a spoof of VH1's hit reality show "Rock of Love"; Martha Stewart and Emeril Lagasse read the Top Ten; grocery-bagging champ Erika Jensen takes Dave to school; Foo Fighters perform "The Pretender."

title: Amy Sedaris, Erika Jensen, Foo Fighters

title: Steve Martin, hand shadows performance with Raymond Crowe

overview: Steve Martin is the scheduled guest. Plus, a hand shadow demonstration!

title: Diddy, Al Lubel

overview: Lt. Len Easton resurfaces; "Harry Letterman" is spotted having a smoke backstage, and later flirts with Paul's teenage daughter; Diddy promotes the upcoming made-for-TV production of A Raisin in the Sun; Al Lubel does stand-up.

title: Diddy, Al Lubel

title: Will Ferrell, Michael McDonald

overview: Live via satellite, Osama bin Laden accepts an Academy Award; Will Ferrell plugs Semi-Pro and pays homage to "The Sound of Music"; Michael McDonald performed "(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher."

title: Will Ferrell, Michael McDonald

title: Courteney Cox, Thomas Friedman, Chingy with Ludacris

overview: Courtney Cox, Thomas Friedman, Chingy, and Ludacris are the scheduled guests.

title: Kid Scientists, Natalie Portman, Kenna

overview: "AMPTP President Nick Counter" and "Writers Guild Executive Director David Young" call a truce... and make out; in tonight's remote, Andy Kindler visits a toy convention; the latest Kid Scientist experiments from Naperville, IL include gravity-defying water and a crudely-built hovercraft; Kenna (featuring N.E.R.D.) performed "Say Goodbye to Love."

title: Kid Scientists, Natalie Portman, Kenna

title: Amy Adams, Jamie Oliver, Liam Finn

overview: Amy Adams, Jamie Oliver, and Liam Finn are the scheduled guests.

title: Amy Adams, Jamie Oliver, Liam Finn

title: Woody Harrelson, Tommy Tiernan

overview: Woody Harrelson discusses "tea-bagging" while kite surfing and plugs Semi-Pro; a cat scratching post is the latest object on "Will It Float?"; British comedian Tommy Tiernan riffs on child-rearing.

title: Woody Harrelson, Tommy Tiernan

title: Jim Carrey, Paula Abdul

overview: Jim Carrey and Paula Abdul are the scheduled guests.

title: Jim Carrey, Paula Abdul

title: Martha Stewart, Snoop Dogg

overview: Dave comments on the Gov. Eliot Spitzer scandal; the backdrop scalper (Mike McIntee) tries to sell Dave some Snoop Dogg tickets, even though he's on the show; Martha Stewart describes how to make a "white wine Spitzer"; Snoop Dogg plugs his youth football league and performs "Sensual Seduction."

title: Martha Stewart, Snoop Dogg

title: Charlize Theron, Lewis Black, British Sea Power

overview: Charlize Theron, Lewis Black, and British Sea Power are the scheduled guests.

title: Kate Beckinsale, Graham Colton

overview: Dave tears up a new five-dollar bill and ketchup spills out; the 2008 Wild Turkey Bourbon Grand National Gobbling champs strut their stuff; "Johnny Twain" drops by to tell Jeff Foxworthy-style "redneck" jokes; Graham Colton performed "Best Days."

title: Kate Beckinsale, Graham Colton

title: Jaime Pressly, Brian Regan

overview: Jaime Pressly and Brian Regan are the scheduled guests.

title: Jaime Pressly, Brian Regan

title: Rainn Wilson, Mike Golic & Mike Greenberg, Bell X1

overview: Rainn Wilson, Mike Golic, Mike Greenberg, and Bell X1 are the scheduled guests.

title: Al Franken, Lauren Conrad, The Cribs

overview: Dave gives an update on his tick infection; a man from Texas plays "What's In The Soup?" at Hello Deli; Al Franken (D-MN) stumps for his US Senator campaign; Lauren Conrad explains to Dave what a "frenemy" is; The Cribs perform "I'm A Realist."

title: Al Franken, Lauren Conrad, The Cribs

title: Brooke Shields, Seth Meyers, Gutter Twins

overview: Cameraman Dave Dorsett is caught drinking on the job; the cast of "Battlestar Galactica" reads the Top Ten; Dave and Brooke Shields discuss foot surgery; Alan recalls an unpleasant Final Four memory; SNL's Seth Meyers explains why he doesn't have a valid driver's license; The Gutter Twins perform "Idle Hands."

title: Demi Moore, Anthony Bourdain, Counting Crows

overview: An audience woman shares her own tick bite experience with Dave; Alan narrates a history of the Ed Sullivan Theater, then cuts himself off to use the washroom; Demi Moore discusses leach therapy and plugs Flawless; Counting Crows perform "You Can't Count On Me."

title: Kate Bosworth, John Witherspoon, The Raveonettes

overview: Kate Bosworth, John Witherspoon, and The Raveonettes are the scheduled guests.

title: Brian Williams, Judy Greer, Langhorne Slim

overview: Brian Williams, Judy Greer, and Langhorne Slim are the scheduled guests.

title: Helen Mirren, Jose Canseco

title: Helen Mirren, Jose Canseco

title: Sen. John McCain, Cat Power

title: Sen. John McCain, Cat Power

title: George Clooney, Norah Jones

title: George Clooney, Norah Jones

title: Renee Zellweger, Gayle King, Paddy Casey

title: Ellen Pompeo, Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige

title: Ellen Pompeo, Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige

title: Al Pacino, David Wright

title: Al Pacino, David Wright

title: Kelsey Grammer, Kristen Bell, Rogue Wave

overview: After Kelsey Grammer shares a disgusting antedote about his pet, Dave theorizes that every great story ends with "...and then the dog ate it." His hypothesis is confirmed when "Heroes" star Kristen Bell shares a dog story of her own.

title: Uma Thurman, Graham Rahal, The Gossip

title: Uma Thurman, Graham Rahal, The Gossip

title: Kelly Ripa, Dr. John P. Holdren, The Black Keys

title: Amy Poehler, Jason Segel, Jordan Zevon

title: Amy Poehler, Jason Segel, Jordan Zevon

title: Billy Crystal, Maria Sharapova

overview: Dave discusses Harry's T-ball debut; the backdrop scalper tries to sell Papel Mass tickets a week late; Chris Elliott and Gerard Mulligan spend a day at New York Rangers' practice; Billy Crystal riffs on turning 60 and playing one game for the Yankees; Dave and Billy play tennis on 53rd Street with Maria Sharapova.

title: Billy Crystal, Maria Sharapova

title: Helen Hunt, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, Kathleen Edwards

title: Danica Patrick, Russell Brand, Tokyo Police Club

title: Tina Fey, Brett Favre, Estelle

overview: Dave recalls being stuck in an elevator, with time-lapse footage of his ordeal; Tina Fey plugs Baby Mama; Brett Favre makes it clear that he has no intention of returning to the NFL; Estelle performed "American Boy."

title: Tina Fey, Brett Favre, Estelle

title: Craig Ferguson, Ira Glass, The Black Crowes

title: Gwyneth Paltrow, Richard Lewis, The Roots with Chrisette Michele

title: Robert Downey Jr., Alicia Keys

title: Robert Downey Jr., Alicia Keys

title: Matthew Broderick, Heidi Montag, Josh Groban

title: John Goodman, Bear Grylls, Robyn

title: John Goodman, Bear Grylls, Robyn

title: Patrick Dempsey, Isabella Rossellini, Nick Lowe

title: Jimmy Kimmel, Lance Burton, Jimmy Eat World

title: Ashton Kutcher, Mac King, Steve Winwood

title: Ashton Kutcher, Mac King, Steve Winwood

title: Emile Hirsch, Tom Dreesen, Dirk Arthur

title: Emile Hirsch, Tom Dreesen, Dirk Arthur

title: Paris Hilton, Steve Wyrick, Panic at the Disco

title: Barbara Walters, Cobie Smulders, Penn & Teller

title: Stupid Pet Tricks, Shia LaBeouf, N.E.R.D.

title: Regis Philbin, Laura Dern, Death Cab for Cutie

title: Jack Hanna, Kid Rock

title: Jack Hanna, Kid Rock

title: America Ferrera, Russell Brand, Terry Fator

title: Teri Hatcher, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

title: Teri Hatcher, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

title: Kevin Spacey, Sen. Jim Webb, Sara Bareilles

title: Harrison Ford, Ali Lohan, Leona Lewis

title: Harrison Ford, Ali Lohan, Leona Lewis

title: Kristin Davis, Jimmy Buffett

title: Kristin Davis, Jimmy Buffett

title: Sarah Jessica Parker, Piedmont Bird Callers, Republic Tigers

title: Liv Tyler, Sue Johanson, Tommy Johnagin

title: Liv Tyler, Sue Johanson, Tommy Johnagin

title: Adam Sandler, Scott Dixon, Donna Summer

title: Adam Sandler, Scott Dixon, Donna Summer

title: Julianne Moore, Morgan Spurlock, a performance from the Broadway musical "South Pacific"

title: Jack Black, Esperanza Spalding

title: Jack Black, Esperanza Spalding

title: Julia Roberts, Al Green

title: Julia Roberts, Al Green

title: Jenna Fischer, Jim Nantz, Gavin Rossdale

title: Tom Brokaw, Elettra Wiedemann, Gnarls Barkley

title: Mark Wahlberg, Jeff Peckman, Alanis Morissette

title: Zooey Deschanel, Scott McClellan, Jakob Dylan

title: Ben Kingsley, Artie Lange, Emmylou Harris

overview: Ben Kingsley and Emmylou Harris are the scheduled guests.

title: Whoopi Goldberg , Spencer Pratt, Nick Griffin

title: Mike Myers, BMX star Kevin Robinson, Adele

title: Steve Carell, Lance Armstrong, Dr. John

overview: Dave attempts to channel the spirit of President Harry Truman, but ends up getting his voice mail; with Rupert's assistance, a tourist from British Columbia takes a vacation photo with Dave; Steve Carell plugs Get Smart; Dr. John and The Lower 911 performed "Time for a Change."

title: Steve Carell, Lance Armstrong, Dr. John

title: Kevin Garnett & Ray Allen, Jane Krakowski, Martha Wainwright

title: Jason Bateman, Teri Garr, Keyshia Cole

title: Jason Bateman, Teri Garr, Keyshia Cole

title: Will Smith, Joe Buck

overview: Dave discusses watching his son play T-ball; Dave embarasses George Clarke by addressing him as Thomas Beatie (that pregnant transgendered guy); Will Smith plugs Hancock and appears on "Alan Kalter's Celebrity Interview"; Fox Sports announcer Joe Buck comments on steroid and Viagra use in baseball.

title: Will Smith, Joe Buck

title: Charlize Theron, Richard Belzer, Mötley Crüe

overview: After a gag about "Martian Ice" bombs, Dave gives the red-colored ice to an audience member; over at Hello Deli, Deborah Lynn plays "Psychic Gasoline" (and loses yet again); Charlize Theron discusses camping and plugs Hancock; Richard Belzer eulogizes comedy legend George Carlin, who passed away two days earlier; Motley Crue performed "Saints of Los Angeles

title: Abigail Breslin, Barry Sonnenfeld, Tift Merritt

title: Mary-Kate Olsen, Jim Gaffigan, Gavin DeGraw

title: Morgan Freeman, Kaley Cuoco, Wild Sweet Orange

title: Pierce Brosnan, Bud Selig, Jason Mraz

title: Pierce Brosnan, Bud Selig, Jason Mraz

title: Meryl Streep, Aaron Eckhart, Randy Travis

title: Maggie Gyllenhaal, Neil Young, The Hold Steady

title: Ricky Gervais, John Mellencamp

overview: Following "Top Ten Signs It's Time To Wash Your Monkey," Lyle the Intern unsuccessfully tries to persuade Dave into opening a Pizza Hut franchise. Also, John Mellencamp performed "Troubled Land" and reminisces about living in Indiana with Dave

title: Ricky Gervais, John Mellencamp

title: Rosie Perez, David Sedaris

title: Rosie Perez, David Sedaris

title: Will Ferrell, Adam Savage & Jamie Hyneman

overview: Will Ferrell, Adam Savage, and Jamie Hyneman are the scheduled guests.

title: Amanda Peet, Jon Hamm, Augustana

overview: Dave welcomes back Bill Scheft, who was sidelined with hip surgery; Small Town News is interrupted by a guy in a Batman mask; Amanda Peet plugs the "X-Files" sequel; "Mad Men" star Jon Hamm discusses summer trips to Florida; Augustana performed "I Still Ain't Over You."

title: Amanda Peet, Jon Hamm, Augustana

title: John C. Reilly, Jane Mayer, Grizzly Bear

overview: John C. Reilly, Jane Mayer, and Grizzly Bear are the scheduled guests.

title: David Duchovny, Black Kids

overview: Featuring David Duchovny (The X-Files: I Want To Believe) and Black Kids (Partie Traumatic)

title: David Duchovny, Black Kids

title: Nathan Lane, Larry "Bubbles" Brown, Randy Bachman

title: Gillian Anderson, Simon Pegg, We Are Scientists

overview: Dave describes an incident during the monologue where Inky's cue-cards went AWOL; Dave and Paul acknowledge the passing of ex-WMDB guitarist Hiram Bullock; Gillian Anderson discusses living abroad and her "make-out session" with Dave six years ago; We Are Scientists performed "After Hours."

title: Kevin Costner, Bob Sarlatte, Low vs. Diamond

title: Pamela Anderson, James Franco, Atmosphere

overview: Pamela Anderson, James Franco,Atmosphere

title: Luke Wilson, Mindy Kaling, Michael Lauziere

title: Richard Simmons, Mary-Louise Parker

overview: Paul Thoresen appears again to drop a 55-gallon water balloon on a '94 Chevy LeBaron convertible; Dave and Richard Simmons have another animated interview, in which the fitness guru stands and sings on the guest chair; Richard also appears on another tension-filled edition of "Alan Kalter's Celebrity Interview"; in her first Late Show appearance in 13 1/2 years, Mary-Louise Parker plugs "Weeds" while Dave

title: Richard Simmons, Mary-Louise Parker

title: Seth Rogen, Fleet Foxes

title: Seth Rogen, Fleet Foxes

title: Kelly Ripa, Steve Coogan, Spiritualized

title: Kelly Ripa, Steve Coogan, Spiritualized

title: Penelope Cruz, Danny Way, Randy Newman

title: Penelope Cruz, Danny Way, Randy Newman

title: Kiefer Sutherland, Rumer Willis, Phil Vassar

title: Donald Trump, Dwayne Kennedy

overview: Donald Trump discusses real estate in Abu Dhabi; "WIll It Float?" is played on the roof; Dwayne Kennedy riffs on the possibility of a black president

title: Donald Trump, Dwayne Kennedy

title: Shawn Johnson, Tracy Morgan, Solange

title: Shawn Johnson, Tracy Morgan, Solange

title: Bryan Clay, Don Cheadle, Little Anthony & The Imperials

overview: Tonight on "Get to Know Delaware," a fun fact about neighboring Pennsylvania; Dave's "son" throws a beer bottle at a green room TV; live from Denver, Biff fails to interview DNC Chairman Howard Dean; Olympic gold medalist Bryan Clay tosses a discus and a javelin at a taxi cab; Little Anthony and the Imperials perform "Hurts So Bad."

title: Kerri Walsh & Misty May-Treanor, Neil Patrick Harris, Nas

overview: Olympic Gold Medalists Kerri Walsh & Misty May-Treanor, Neil Patrick Harris and Nas are the scheduled guests.

title: Brad Garrett, Blake Lively, Randy Houser

title: Amy Sedaris, Kim Kardashian, Brian Regan

overview: Water-balloon fiend Paul Thoresen drops a 55-gallon bomb on a convertable with three "tourists" (mannequins); the Democratic National Convention is over but Biff's still there; Amy Sedaris obsesses over Dave's shoe tassels; Kim Kardashian describes nearly losing her big toe and plugs Disaster Movie; Brian Regan does stand-up and promotes his upcoming TV special.

Season 16

title: Nicolas Cage, Anna Torv, Terrence Howard

overview: Nicolas Cage, Anna Torv, and Terrence Howard are the scheduled guests.

title: Dr. Phil McGraw, Tilda Swinton, Tricky

overview: Dr. Phil McGraw, Tilda Swinton, and Tricky are the scheduled guests.

title: Dr. Phil McGraw, Tilda Swinton, Tricky

title: Robin Williams, Shannen Doherty, Duffy

overview: Following the previous night's acceptance speech, Dave admits to underestimating Gov. Sarah Palin; Andy Kindler makes his last report from the GOP convention in Minneapolis; Robin Williams throws in his two cents on the election; Shannen Doherty plugs the new 90210 and describes surviving the Southern California mudslides; Duffy performed "Warwick Avenue."

title: Robin Williams, Shannen Doherty, Duffy

title: John Malkovich, Hayden Panettiere, Steve Earle

overview: John Malkovich, Hayden Panettiere, and Steve Earle are the scheduled guests.

title: Keira Knightley, Thomas L. Friedman

overview: Keira Knightley and Thomas L. Friedman are the scheduled guests.

title: Keira Knightley, Thomas L. Friedman

title: Jada Pinkett Smith, Chris Russo, Michael Buble

overview: Jada Pinkett-Smith, Chris Russo, and Michael Buble are the scheduled guests.  Plus, the second annual NASCAR Top Twelve!

title: Sen. Barack Obama, LeBron James

overview: Sen. Barack Obama and LeBron James are the scheduled guests.

title: Sen. Barack Obama, LeBron James

title: Jessica Simpson, Jack Hanna

overview: Jessica Simpson and Jack Hanna are the scheduled guests.

title: Jessica Simpson, Jack Hanna

title: Meg Ryan, Ricky Gervais

overview: Throughout the night, Olympic high-jumpers strut their stuff out on 53rd Street; Dave reads from the "Late Show Fun Facts" book, in stores next week; in her first LSDL appearance in seven years, Meg Ryan plugs The Women and shares an anecdote about her daughter; Ricky Gervais promotes Ghost Town and describes doing press junkets for the movie.

title: Meg Ryan, Ricky Gervais

title: Bill Clinton, Chris Rock

overview: Former President William Jefferson Clinton and Chris Rock are the scheduled guests.

title: Bill Clinton, Chris Rock

title: Julianne Moore, Tom Dreesen & Tim Reid, Kings of Leon

overview: Lyle the Intern fails to convince Dave to join his latest scam; Julianne Moore discusses her trip to Brazil and plugs Blindness; Tim Reid and Tom Dreesen do stand-up; Kings of Leon performed "Sex on Fire."

title: Keith Olbermann, Chandra Wilson, Delta Goodrem

overview: Keith Olbermann, Chandra Wilson, Delta Goodrem

title: Paris Hilton, Usain Bolt, Morningwood

title: Paris Hilton, Usain Bolt, Morningwood

title: Lance Armstrong, Kristen Wiig, TV on the Radio

overview: Lance Armstrong, Kristen Wiig, TV on the Radio

title: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Cera, Pete Seeger

overview: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Cera, Pete Seeger

title: Anne Hathaway, Josette Sheeran, The Virgins

overview: Anne Hathaway, Josette Sheeran, The Virgins

title: Kate Walsh, Barry Sonnenfeld, Darius Rucker

title: Calista Flockhart, Bill Hader, Lucinda Williams

title: Brian Williams, Tim Robbins

overview: Dave comments on the previous night's vice-presidential debate, which is followed by a string of Unfair Edits; NBC anchorman Brian Williams also throws in his two cents; Tim Robbins talks baseball, shares a story about Paul Newman, and plugs City of Ember.

title: Brian Williams, Tim Robbins

title: Russell Crowe, Sarah Vowell, The Pretenders

title: Debra Messing, John Carter, Tegan & Sara

overview: Dave presents the (fake) opening credits of the second presidential debate, which closely resemble Magnum P.I.; Debra Messing plugs "The Starter Wife" and takes a jab at Sarah Palin; Alan's tour of the Late Show control room is sabotaged; Alianca da Terra founder John Carter discusses the plight of the Amazon rainforest; Tegan and Sara performed "Call It Off."

title: Dennis Quaid, Sarah Chalke, Buddy Guy

title: Dennis Quaid, Sarah Chalke, Buddy Guy

title: Bill Murray, Beck

overview: Michael Bearden fills in for Paul; a man wanders onstage to get his copy of the Fun Facts book autographed; Bill Murray promotes City of Ember and conducts a town hall debate; Beck performed "Gamma Ray."

title: Bill Murray, Beck

title: Sarah Silverman, the Teutuls, Ra Ra Riot

title: Josh Brolin, Amy Sedaris, Blues Traveler

title: Martin Short, Marv Albert

title: Martin Short, Marv Albert

title: Sen. John McCain, Ne-Yo

title: Sen. John McCain, Ne-Yo

title: Tina Fey, Frank Caliendo, Tim Montana

title: Tina Fey, Frank Caliendo, Tim Montana

title: Bill O'Reilly, Lauren Conrad

overview: Bill O'Reilly and Lauren Conrad are the scheduled guests.

title: Bill O'Reilly, Lauren Conrad

title: Regis Philbin, James Taylor

overview: Regis Philbin and James Taylor are the scheduled guests.

title: Regis Philbin, James Taylor

title: Alec Baldwin, Paul Mooney, Ryan Adams

overview: Alec Baldwin, Paul Mooney, and Ryan Adams & The Cardinals are the scheduled guests.

title: Alec Baldwin, Paul Mooney, Ryan Adams

title: Ashley Olsen, Paul Rudd, John Legend

overview: "New Halloween Costumes" include Sarah Palin's passport, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Amy Winehouse's hair, and an oversized copy of the Fun Facts book; Cole Hamels of the World Champion Philadelphia Phillies reads the Top Ten; John Legend performed "I Love, You Love."

title: Ashley Olsen, Paul Rudd, John Legend

title: Marcia Cross, Alan Zweibel

overview: Marcia Cross, Alan Zweibel, and George Clinton are the scheduled guests.

title: Marcia Cross, Alan Zweibel

title: Paris Hilton, Elvis Costello, Jenny Lewis, a Top Ten List by Ricky Gervais

overview: Paris Hilton, Elvis Costello, and Jenny Lewis are the scheduled guests. Plus, a Top Ten from Ricky Gervais!

title: Tom Brokaw, Vera Farmiga

overview: Dave shares a few thoughts on election night; an audience member panics when he realizes he forgot to vote; Tom Brokaw promotes his best-selling book, "Boom!"; a very pregnant Vera Farmiga plugs The Boy in the Striped Pajamas.

title: Tom Brokaw, Vera Farmiga

title: Ben Stiller, Q-Tip

overview: Ben Stiller and Q-Tip the scheduled guests. Plus, the Kid Scientists of Naperville, IL!

title: Ben Stiller, Q-Tip

title: Natalie Portman, Artie Lange, Brad Paisley

overview: Alec Baldwin endorses the Fun Facts book; Natalie Portman discusses campaigning for President-elect Obama; Bill Scheft begs the new president to make an ass of himself; Artie Lange plugs his new book; Brad Paisley performed a cover of The Cars' "Good Times Roll."

title: Ted Turner, Jamie Oliver, Taylor Swift

overview: Ted Turner, Jamie Oliver, and Taylor Swift are the scheduled guests.

title: Ted Turner, Jamie Oliver, Taylor Swift

title: Don Rickles, Amy Brenneman, Alicia Keys

overview: Dave shows a clip of King Tut's mummy appearing on Maury; NFL superstar Terrell Owens presents the Top Ten; the legendary Don Rickles plugs his new book and riffs on marriage and growing old; Alicia Keys performed "The Thing About Love."

title: Don Rickles, Amy Brenneman, Alicia Keys

title: Russell Brand, Charlie Haden

overview: Russell Brand and Charlie Haden are the scheduled guests. Plus, Stupid Human Tricks!

title: Russell Brand, Charlie Haden

title: Bill Cosby, Matt Braunger

overview: A plug for Tribute Bands Week; Bill Cosby does some stand-up, promotes the "Cosby Show" complete series DVD set and comments on the election; The Answer (making their American TV debut) performed "Never Too Late."

title: Bill Cosby, Matt Braunger

title: Emma Thompson, Michelle Felicetta, Purple Reign

overview: Emma Thompson and fox attack survivor Michelle Felicetta are the scheduled guests. Plus, Day 1 of "Tribute Band Week" with Purple Reign!

title: Carla Bruni Sarkozy, Jack Hanna, Cold Hard Cash

overview: With First Lady of France Carla Bruni Sarkozy on the show, Dave wonders if he'll accidentally start an international incident; Lyle the Intern and his pal "Rudy" (Joe Grossman) promote their internet show; Jack Hanna brings out a baby kangaroo, an aardvark, and a macaque; on Day 2 of Tribute Band Week, The Cold Hard Cash Show performed "Folsom Prison Blues."

title: Katie Couric, Dev Patel, Mr. Brownstone

overview: Day 3 of "Tribute Band Week" with Mr. Brownstone. Plus, Katie Couric!

title: Katie Couric, Dev Patel, Mr. Brownstone

title: Stephen Colbert, Kristen Stewart, Super Diamond

overview: Stephen Colbert and Kristen Stewart are the scheduled guests.

title: James Franco, Bruce McCall, The Allstarz

overview: James Franco and Bruce McCall are the scheduled guests. Plus, Day 5 of "Tribute Band Week" with The Allstarz!

title: Nicole Kidman, Simon Baker, Kanye West

overview: Nicole Kidman, Simon Baker, and Kanye West are the scheduled guests.

title: Nicole Kidman, Simon Baker, Kanye West

title: Reese Witherspoon, Harry Connick Jr.

overview: Dave calls out Tony for making him read the same monologue joke twice; after President Bush pardoned 14 convicted felons that week, Dave and Alan grant clemency to an audience member; Reese Witherspoon relives her 2005 Oscar win and plugs Four Christmases; Harry Connick Jr. performs "It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year."

title: Reese Witherspoon, Harry Connick Jr.

title: Teri Hatcher, Ludacris

overview: Teri Hatcher, Ludacris, and T-Pain are the scheduled guests.

title: Teri Hatcher, Ludacris

title: Denis Leary, John Mayer

overview: Denis Leary and John Mayer are the scheduled guests. Plus, Dave's Mom and the 16th annual pie-guessing contest!

title: Denis Leary, John Mayer

title: Tom Arnold, Faith Hill

overview: Bruce Willis promotes the Fun Facts book, declaring the tome "Yippee-ki-larious, mother****er!"; Tom Arnold laments the failure of his third marriage and plugs Gardens of the Night; Dave chats with a grouchy CBS Store employee (Johnny Dark); Faith Hill and the Morgan State University Choir performed "Little Drummer Boy."

title: Tom Arnold, Faith Hill

title: Jennifer Connelly, Anderson Cooper, The Duke Spirit

overview: Jennifer Connelly, Anderson Cooper, and The Duke Spirit are the scheduled guests. Plus, a special Top Ten from the Ball State University football team!

title: Amy Adams, Michael Sheen, Jamey Johnson

overview: Amy Adams, Michael Sheen, and Jamey Johnson are the scheduled guests.

title: Amy Adams, Michael Sheen, Jamey Johnson

title: Keanu Reeves, Paula Abdul, Loudon Wainwright III

overview: Keanu Reeves, Paula Abdul, and Loudon Wainwright III are the scheduled guests.

title: Sen. John McCain, Bon Iver

overview: Sen. John McCain and Bon Iver are the scheduled guests.

title: Sen. John McCain, Bon Iver

title: Meryl Streep, Jeff Altman

overview: In need of a pick-me-up, Dave repeats the sneezing monkey clip; a bronchitis-stricken Meryl Streep promotes Doubt; Dave's old buddy Jeff Altman does a few impressions.

title: Meryl Streep, Jeff Altman

title: Adam Sandler

overview: Adam Sandler is the scheduled guest. Plus, a Holiday Toy Demo!

title: Adam Sandler

title: Tom Cruise, Fall Out Boy

overview: Tom Cruise and Fall Out Boy are the scheduled guests.

title: Tom Cruise, Fall Out Boy

title: Jennifer Aniston, Broken Social Scene

overview: Jennifer Aniston and Broken Social Scene are the scheduled guests, and a special top ten list with Jim Carrey.

title: Jennifer Aniston, Broken Social Scene

title: Will Smith, Of Montreal

overview: Will Smith and Of Montreal are the scheduled guests.

title: Will Smith, Of Montreal

title: Jerry Seinfeld, Leona Lewis

overview: Jerry Seinfeld and Leona Lewis are the scheduled guests.

title: Jerry Seinfeld, Leona Lewis

title: Dustin Hoffman, Todd Rundgren

overview:
Dustin Hoffman and Todd Rundgren guest.

PLUS: An Apology from Bernie Madoff; Coach Mike Singletary; the Bitter Cold Hits the "Today" Show; the Al Qaeda Holiday Party; and a Top Ten List.

title: Dustin Hoffman, Todd Rundgren

title: Jay Thomas, Mickey Rourke, Darlene Love

overview:
Mickey Rourke; Jay Thomas; and Darlene Love.

PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; a sneezing monkey; a top ten list; Holiday Quarterback Challenge; and Paul Shaffer's does Cher's "O Holy Night."

title: Jay Thomas, Mickey Rourke, Darlene Love

title: Tracy Morgan, Matt Braunger

overview: Dave shows a (phony) clip of Larry King interviewing the shoe that was thrown at President Bush; Tracy Morgan jokes about his recent legal troubles; Dave asks Paul about how he spent his Christmas; "MADtv" star Matt Braunger makes his television stand-up debut.

title: Tracy Morgan, Matt Braunger

title: Kate Hudson, Glasvegas

overview:
Kate Hudson; and Glasvegas.

PLUS: CNN Clip of the Night; Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; Homeland Security USA; Changes in the Late Show 2009; the President defends his record; Regis in high-def; a top ten list; Dave's resolutions; and Biff still celebrating.

title: Kate Hudson, Glasvegas

title: Kevin James, Becky Quick, Erin McCarley

overview: Dave delivers a pizza to an audience member, but she's too excited to eat it; Dave reads the "Top Ten Questions"; Kevin James plugs Paul Blart: Mall Cop and discusses his weight problem; another chat with CBS store employee "Stanley Kronkite" (Johnny Dark); "Squawk Box" host Becky Quick analyzes the Bernie Madoff controversy; Erin McCarley performed "Love, Save the Empty."

title: Kevin James, Becky Quick, Erin McCarley

title: Ricky Gervais, Rose Byrne, Okkervil River

overview:
Ricky Gervais; Rose Byrne; and Okkervil River.

PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; Ball State at the GMAC Bowl; what's popular on the Monkey Channel; the White House lunch; a top ten list; and the guy who was hanging bare-assed from a ski lift.

title: Kate Winslet, Marv Albert

overview:
Kate Winslet; and Marv Albert.

PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; Front Page of the New York Post; Regis in High-Def; and a Top Ten List.

title: Kate Winslet, Marv Albert

title: Kiefer Sutherland, Wendy Liebman

overview:
Kiefer Sutherland; and Wendy Liebman.

PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; a monkey sneezing; a squid sneezing; Dick Cheney Lie Count; Governor Bill Richardson; Late Show Fun Facts; Alan Kalter's Guide to the Inauguration; and a top ten list.

title: Kiefer Sutherland, Wendy Liebman

title: Billy Crystal, Kara DioGuardi

overview:
Billy Crystal; and Kara DioGuardi.

PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; an Odd Blagojevich Press Conference; 49er Coach Mike Singletary; and a Top Ten List with Owen Wilson from Maui, Hawaii.

title: Billy Crystal, Kara DioGuardi

title: Salma Hayek, Jimmie Walker

overview:
Salma Hayek; and Jimmie Walker.

PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; phone call for David Letterman; little known things about the Bush Administration; Dave's Cocoa Guy; a message from Late Show writer Bill Scheft; and a special Top Ten from baseball's newest Hall of Fame inductees, Jim Rice and Rickey Henderson.

title: Salma Hayek, Jimmie Walker

title: Clint Eastwood, Randy Rogers Band

overview:
Clint Eastwood; and Randy Rogers Band.

PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; The 9th Anniversary of Dave's Quintuple; and Alan Kalter's Celebrity Interview.

title: Clint Eastwood, Randy Rogers Band

title: Kyra Sedgwick, Gwen Ifill

overview:
Kyra Sedgwick; and Gwen Ifill.

PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; George W. Bush cleaning his glasses; Inauguration Day Plans; filling in for Osama bin Laden; and Chris Elliott and Gerard Mulligan drop in uninvited.

title: Kyra Sedgwick, Gwen Ifill

title: Zach Braff, Arj Barker, The Airborne Toxic Event

overview:
Zach Braff; Arj Barker; and The Airborne Toxic Event.

PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; "Bride Wars"; Mystery Sound in Space; Alan Kalter's How It Works; and a Late Show Farewell to Great Moments in Presidential Speeches.

title: Brian Williams, Ben Kweller

title: Brian Williams, Ben Kweller

title: Evangeline Lilly, Seth Meyers, Andrew Bird

title: Lauren Graham, Guy Fieri, MENEW

title: Lauren Graham, Guy Fieri, MENEW

title: Renee Zellweger, Tony Dungy, Graham Nash sits in with the band

title: Mary Hicks, the Gaslight Anthem

title: Mary Hicks, the Gaslight Anthem

title: Ben Roethlisberger, Steve Martin

title: Ben Roethlisberger, Steve Martin

title: Rod Blagojevich, Richard Jenkins

title: Rod Blagojevich, Richard Jenkins

title: Joe Torre, Demetri Martin, Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt

title: Isla Fisher, extreme fisherman Matt Watson, Mark Olson and Gary Louris, a Top Ten List presented by Lil' Wayne

title: Dakota Fanning, Keith Alberstadt, Beirut

title: Naomi Watts, Danny McBride, 2009 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover reveal

title: The crew of US Airways "Miracle On The Hudson" Flight 1549, Heartless Bastards

title: Joaquin Phoenix, Bar Refaeli, Anthony Hamilton

title: Chris Russo, the Jonas Brothers, Ashford & Simpson

title: Martha Stewart, Jake Johannsen, Matt Nathanson

title: Ellen Pompeo, Daytona 500 winner Matt Kenseth, Willie Nelson with Asleep at the Wheel

title: Bonnie Hunt, M. Ward

title: Bonnie Hunt, M. Ward

title: Donald Trump, Antony and the Johnsons

title: Donald Trump, Antony and the Johnsons

title: David Spade, Jeffrey Sachs, David Sanborn with Sam Moore

title: Barbara Walters, Mike Birbiglia, Shemekia Copeland

title: Katie Couric, U2

title: Katie Couric, U2

title: Felicity Huffman, Artie Lange, U2

title: Felicity Huffman, Artie Lange, U2

title: Dr. Phil McGraw, U2

title: Dr. Phil McGraw, U2

title: Jon Stewart, U2, a Top Ten List featuring 10 Team USA members from the World Baseball Classic

overview: Jon Stewart is scheduled to appear. Plus, Day 4 of U2 Week!

title: Jason Segel, Brian Kiley, U2

title: Jason Segel, Brian Kiley, U2

title: Russell Brand, Jack Hanna

title: Russell Brand, Jack Hanna

title: Stupid Pet Tricks, Paul Rudd, Razorlight

title: Tom Brokaw, An Horse

title: Tom Brokaw, An Horse

title: Andy Samberg, Paul Teutul Sr., the Broadway cast of "West Side Story"

title: Will Ferrell, Cursive

title: Will Ferrell, Cursive

title: Nicolas Cage, Rachel Maddow

title: Nicolas Cage, Rachel Maddow

title: Julia Roberts, Bell X1

title: Julia Roberts, Bell X1

title: Craig Ferguson, Ginnifer Goodwin, Modest Mouse

title: Billy Crystal, Kara DioGuardi, a Top Ten List presented by Owen Wilson

overview: After discussing Bruce Willis' wedding at length, Dave mentions that he married his longtime girlfriend in a private ceremony this past weekend, than explains all the obstacles he faced on the way to the courthouse; an update on George Clarke and the Late Show Weight Loss Challenge; Hugh Laurie plugs Monsters vs. Aliens; Sarah Paulson does impressions; Bloc Party performed "One Month Off."

title: David Spade, Richard Zoglin, David Sanborn and Sam Moore

overview: Via videotape, Osama bin Laden congratulates Dave on his marriage to Regina; tonight on "At Home with the Madoffs," Bernie and Ruth watch TV; Mary Tyler Moore plugs her autobiography and shares an embarassing story about Ed Asner; Blake Lively talks about her maltipoo; White Lies performed "To Lose My Life."

title: Hugh Laurie, Bloc Party

title: Hugh Laurie, Bloc Party

title: Mary Tyler Moore, Blake Lively, White Lies

title: Christina Applegate, Jim Gaffigan, Jesse Harris with Norah Jones

title: Bill O'Reilly, Marianne Faithfull

title: Bill O'Reilly, Marianne Faithfull

title: Marg Helgenberger, Francisco Palacios, Ray LaMontagne

title: Michael J. Fox, the Fray

title: Michael J. Fox, the Fray

title: Denis Leary, Diana Krall

title: Denis Leary, Diana Krall

title: Zac Efron, Mike Golic and Mike Greenberg, A.C. Newman with Nicole Atkins

title: Kelly Ripa, Bill Scheft, Yeah Yeah Yeahs

title: Drew Barrymore, Jack McBrayer, Neko Case

title: Matthew Perry, Elisha Cuthbert, Rascal Flatts

title: Russell Crowe, Joe Wong

title: Russell Crowe, Joe Wong

title: Jeff Goldblum, Jeff Dunham

title: Jeff Goldblum, Jeff Dunham

title: Nathan Lane, Tinted Windows

title: Nathan Lane, Tinted Windows

title: Beyonce, Jim Parsons

title: Beyonce, Jim Parsons

title: Jamie Foxx, Lauren Conrad, the Dead

title: Jamie Foxx, Lauren Conrad, the Dead

title: Michael Keaton, Lily Allen

title: Michael Keaton, Lily Allen

title: Matthew Fox, Carol Leifer, the All-American Rejects, a Top Ten List presented by Matthew Stafford

title: Dolly Parton, Zachary Quinto

title: Dolly Parton, Zachary Quinto

title: Jennifer Garner, Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk, Manchester Orchestra

title: Regis Philbin, a performance by the Broadway cast of "Hair"

title: Kiefer Sutherland, Jim Norton, Bat for Lashes

title: Gordon Ramsay, Chris Pine, Keri Hilson with Kanye West

title: Liev Schreiber, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Franz Ferdinand

title: Bruce Willis, Ben Harper & Relentless7

title: Bruce Willis, Ben Harper & Relentless7

title: Norm MacDonald, a Top Ten List presented by Leonard Nimoy, Animal Collective

title: Matthew Broderick, Brian Regan, Chris Cornell

title: Tom Hanks, the Killers

title: Tom Hanks, the Killers

title: Alec Baldwin, Maya Rudolph, Chrisette Michele

title: Robin Williams, Wynton Marsalis

title: Robin Williams, Wynton Marsalis

title: Kid Scientists, Teri Hatcher, Rick Ross with Magazeen, a Top Ten List presented by Ron Howard

title: John Goodman, Tommy Tiernan, Mastodon

title: John Goodman, Tommy Tiernan, Mastodon

title: Ben Stiller, White Rabbits

title: Ben Stiller, White Rabbits

title: Jane Fonda, Piedmont Bird Callers, Kenny Chesney

title: Stephen Colbert, General Motors Vice Chairman Bob Lutz, Grizzly Bear

title: Amy Sedaris, Ed Helms, Jean Redpath

title: Amy Sedaris, Ed Helms, Jean Redpath

title: Ricky Gervais, Green Day

title: Ricky Gervais, Green Day

title: Bill Cosby, Helio Castroneves, Melody Gardot

title: Jessica Biel, Zach Galifianakis, Steve Earle

title: Elvis Costello, a Top Ten List presented by Neil Patrick Harris

title: Paris Hilton, Calvin Borel, Steven Wright

title: Howard Stern, Mos Def

title: Howard Stern, Mos Def

title: Julia Roberts, Black Eyed Peas

title: Julia Roberts, Black Eyed Peas

title: Kathy Griffin, Stupid Human Tricks, Sonic Youth, an NBA Finals report by Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash

title: Denzel Washington, the Jonas Brothers, a Top Ten List with Regis Philbin

title: Sandra Bullock, Pete Correale, P.J. Harvey & John Parish

title: Jack Black, M.A. Sanjayan

title: Jack Black, M.A. Sanjayan

title: Michelle Pfeiffer, Judah Friedlander, Ian McLagan & the Bump Band

title: Ryan Reynolds, Padma Lakshmi, the Eels

title: Ryan Reynolds, Padma Lakshmi, the Eels

title: Danny DeVito, Bear Grylls, Phoenix

overview:
Dave welcomes the star of the FX network comedy, "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia", Danny Devito. Topics include Danny's now infamous Youtube moment when it appeared he was drunk on the set. He claims he wasn't.

Later, star of the Discovery Channel/Science Channel series, "Man vs. Wild", Bear Grylis stops by to discuss his series upcoming episode with superstar Will Farrell.

Phoenix is the Musical Guest.

title: Danny DeVito, Bear Grylls, Phoenix

title: Jada Pinkett Smith, Michael Cera, the Sounds

overview:
Jada Pinkett-Smith discusses her new role as a doctor in the TnT Tuesday night drama, "Hawthorne" and her oldest son, Jaden's new role in the Karate Kid remake, "Kung Fu Kid". Jada noting that the the family will be living in Hong Kong during the film's production.

Michael Cerra discusses his role in the new film, "Year One", also starring Jack Black.

Swedish Rock band, The Sounds, are the musical guests.

title: Samuel L. Jackson, Emeril Lagasse, Iggy Pop & the Brighton Port Authority

title: Sandra Day O'Connor, MSTRKRFT with John Legend, a Top Ten List presented by Lucas Glover

title: Ray Romano, St. Vincent

title: Ray Romano, St. Vincent

title: Johnny Depp, Megan Fox

title: Johnny Depp, Megan Fox

title: Martin Short, Regina Spektor

title: Martin Short, Regina Spektor

title: Serena Williams, Hayden Panettiere, Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band

title: Sacha Baron Cohen, Joel McHale

title: Sacha Baron Cohen, Joel McHale

title: Queen Latifah, Emma Watson

title: Queen Latifah, Emma Watson

title: Daniel Radcliffe, Veronika Part, Levon Helm, a Top Ten List presented by Bruno

title: Rainn Wilson, Larry Miller, Maxwell

title: Rainn Wilson, Larry Miller, Maxwell

title: Jonah Hill, Gar Ryness, Kelly Clarkson

title: Jonah Hill, Gar Ryness, Kelly Clarkson

title: Edie Falco, Michael Showalter, Wilco with Feist

title: Paul McCartney, a Top Ten List presented by Bruce Willis

title: Anderson Cooper, Anna Paquin, Grizzly Bear

title: Tom Arnold, Metric, a Top Ten List presented by Dave's mom Dorothy

title: Katherine Heigl, Jeff Altman, Spinnerette

title: Kevin Spacey, Jesse James, the Flatlanders, a Top Ten List presented by Stewart Cink

title: Tracy Morgan, Leslie Mann, Diane Birch

title: Tracy Morgan, Leslie Mann, Diane Birch

title: Sean "Diddy" Combs, Vera Farmiga, Ginuwine with Missy Elliott

title: Amy Poehler, Nick Griffin, Judy Collins

title: Amy Poehler, Nick Griffin, Judy Collins

title: Eric Bana, Dave Matthews Band, a Top Ten List presented by Chicago White Sox star Mark Buehrle

title: Katie Couric, Silversun Pickups

title: Katie Couric, Silversun Pickups

title: Amy Adams, Tom Dreesen, Elbow

title: Amy Adams, Tom Dreesen, Elbow

title: Adam Sandler, Cage the Elephant

overview: Quentin Tarantino, Eric Ripert, and Robert Cray are the scheduled guests.

title: Adam Sandler, Cage the Elephant

title: Regis Philbin, Ted Alexandro, Dave Matthews Band

title: Quentin Tarantino, Eric Ripert, Robert Cray

title: Donald Trump, Diane Kruger, Billy Currington, a Top Ten List presented by Britney Spears

title: Mike Myers, Ken Burns

title: Mike Myers, Ken Burns

title: Anna Wintour, Mark Teixeira

title: Anna Wintour, Mark Teixeira

title: Renee Zellweger, Gary Mule Deer

title: Renee Zellweger, Gary Mule Deer

title: Christina Applegate, Brendan Benson, Patton Oswalt

title: Anna Wintour, Mark Teixeira

title: Anna Wintour, Mark Teixeira

title: Mary-Louise Parker, Eugene Levy, Jet

title: Mary-Louise Parker, Eugene Levy, Jet

title: Anne Heche, Jim Parsons, Care Bears on Fire

title: Andy Roddick, Rachael Ray, Mutemath

title: Andy Roddick, Rachael Ray, Mutemath

title: Artie Lange, Todd Barry, Imogen Heap

title: Artie Lange, Todd Barry, Imogen Heap

Season 17

title: Howie Mandel, Dock Diving Dogs, Dirty Projectors

overview: Dave makes an unusual offer to Moammar Khadafi; throughout the night, Dock Diving Dogs make a splash out on 53rd Street; Howie Mandel explains the origins of his obsessive-compulsive disorder; The Dirty Projectors performed "Cannibal Resource."

title: Jeremy Piven, Rumer Willis, Black Crowes

overview: A message from the Department of Labor; a staffer gives Dave a 16th anniversary t-shirt (courtesy of Dave); Jeremy Piven puts the mercury poisoning rumors to rest; Rumor Willis plugs Sorority Row; The Black Crowes performed "Good Morning, Captain."

title: Jason Bateman and White House official Dr. John P. Holdren

title: Billy Crystal and John Fogerty

overview: Billy Crystal and John Fogerty are the scheduled guests.

title: Billy Crystal and John Fogerty

title: Neil Patrick Harris, Steve Mazan, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

overview: Footage of Dick Cheney wheezing through an interview on Fox News; Dave expresses jealousy towards Neil Patrick Harris for appearing on the cover of the CBS/Viacom magazine "Watch!" and asks him about his recent trip onboard the Orient Express; Steve Mazan riffs on hotel keycards; Dave shows a doctored "Watch!" magazine with him on the cover; Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros performed "Home."

title: Tony Blair and Julianna Margulies

overview: Tony Blair and Julianna Margulies are the scheduled guests.

title: Tony Blair and Julianna Margulies

title: Jay-Z, Martha Stewart, and George Jones

title: Jay-Z, Martha Stewart, and George Jones

title: Matt Damon and Jack Hanna

title: Matt Damon and Jack Hanna

title: Michael Douglas, Leighton Meester, and Kid Cudi

title: President Barack Obama

overview: Barack Obama becomes the first president to appear on the Late Show while in office. During his 30+ minute sit-down with Dave, President Obama discusses the economy, foreign policy, and health care reform. Quote Dave: "Your job is more difficult than my job."

title: President Barack Obama

title: Former President Bill Clinton and LeBron James

title: Simon Baker and Mary J. Blige

title: Simon Baker and Mary J. Blige

title: Craig Ferguson, Kristin Chenoweth, and Snow Patrol

title: Bruce Willis, LL Cool J, and The Noisettes

title: Felicity Huffman, Dr. Mehmet Oz, and The Avett Brothers

title: Kelsey Grammer, Alyson Hannigan, and Miranda Lambert

title: Madonna and Harry Connick Jr.

title: Madonna and Harry Connick Jr.

title: Woody Harrelson and Kim Kardashian

title: Woody Harrelson and Kim Kardashian

title: Larry David, Olivia Wilde and Tom Russell

overview: Larry David, Olivia Wilde and Tom Russell are the scheduled guests.

title: Steve Martin and Lea Michele

title: Steve Martin and Lea Michele

title: CBS Orchestra bandleader Paul Shaffer, Eliza Dushku and KISS

overview: CBS Orchestra bandleader Paul Shaffer, Eliza Dushku and KISS are the scheduled guests.

title: Vince Vaughn, Carey Mulligan, and Rosanne Cash

title: Kristin Davis and Barry Sonnenfeld

title: Kristin Davis and Barry Sonnenfeld

title: Jon Hamm, Andy Kindler, and Brett Dennen

title: Garry Shandling, Kaley Cuoco, and Tim McGraw

title: Sienna Miller, Aziz Ansari, and Dead By Sunrise

title: Tina Fey, Chris Russo, and Mika

title: Tina Fey, Chris Russo, and Mika

title: Don Rickles and Built To Spill

title: Don Rickles and Built To Spill

title: Uma Thurman and Tim McGraw

title: Uma Thurman and Tim McGraw

title: Charles Barkley, Cheryl Hines, Harper Simon

title: Courteney Cox, William Knoedelseder, Florence and the Machine

title: Patrick Dempsey, Bud Selig, Sting

title: Patrick Dempsey, Bud Selig, Sting

title: Tom Hanks, Weezer, a Top Ten List presented by Chad Ochocinco

overview: Tom Hanks and Weezer are the scheduled guests.

title: Regis Philbin, Brian Regan, Weezer

title: Regis Philbin, Brian Regan, Weezer

title: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Guy Fieri, Carrie Underwood, Top Ten with Meb Keflezighi

title: Bill Cosby, Ryan Bingham

title: Bill Cosby, Ryan Bingham

title: Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada & Andy Pettitte, Bill Maher, Keith Urban

title: Ricky Gervais, Brian Regan, Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys

overview: Ricky Gervais, Brian Regan, and Ralph Stanley are the scheduled guests.

title: Bill Murray, Gabourey “Gabby” Sidibe

title: Bill Murray, Gabourey “Gabby” Sidibe

title: Jack Hanna, Shakira

title: Jack Hanna, Shakira

title: Kate Walsh, Norah Jones

overview: Dave rambles on about an pre-show audience question that really wasn't; a Top Ten list with no theme; Kate Walsh looks back at the early days of her acting career; Andre Agassi promotes his autobiography and "retires" his mullet wig; Norah Jones performed "Chasing Pirates."

title: Kate Walsh, Norah Jones

title: Kid Scientists, Amanda Peet, the Cribs with Johnny Marr

title: Mariah Carey, Kumail Nanjiani

title: Mariah Carey, Kumail Nanjiani

title: Sharon Stone, Seth Meyers, Wyclef Jean and Cyndi Lauper

overview: Dave briefly comments on the overusage of the word "douche"; Sharon Stone talks about her kids and defends her decision to pose topless in Paris Match; Seth Meyers shares a funny story about a goat; Wyclef Jean and Cyndi Lauper performed "Slumdog Millionaire."

title: Penelope Cruz, Joe Cada, The Script

title: Penelope Cruz, Joe Cada, The Script

title: Robert Pattinson, Ray Davies

title: Robert Pattinson, Ray Davies

title: Stephen Colbert, Emily Blunt, John Mayer

overview: Stephen Colbert, Emily Blunt, and John Mayer are the scheduled guests.

title: Viggo Mortensen, Paula Poundstone, and Lyle Lovett

title: Robin Williams, Ashley Greene

title: Robin Williams, Ashley Greene

title: Zac Efron, Carrie Fisher, Rihanna

title: Zac Efron, Carrie Fisher, Rihanna

title: Natalie Portman, Adam Lambert

overview: Thanksgiving episode with Dave's Mom. Natalie Portman and Adam Lambert are the scheduled guests, and Dave guesses the pie that Dave's Mom made.

title: Natalie Portman, Adam Lambert

title: Ray Romano, Anna Kendrick

title: Ray Romano, Anna Kendrick

title: Barbara Walters, Blakroc

title: Barbara Walters, Blakroc

title: Rachel Weisz, Rob Thomas

title: Rachel Weisz, Rob Thomas

title: Kate Hudson, Dr. James Hansen, Tori Amos

title: Kyra Sedgwick, Brian Scott McFadden, Joe Perry

title: Hugh Grant, Zoe Saldana, Alicia Keys

overview: Hugh Grant, Zoe Saldana, and Alicia Keys are the scheduled guests.

title: Hugh Grant, Zoe Saldana, Alicia Keys

title: Sarah Jessica Parker, Leona Lewis

title: Sarah Jessica Parker, Leona Lewis

title: Robert Downey Jr, Martin Short, and Kris Allen

title: Shannon Eis, Jude Law, and Matisyahu

title: Shannon Eis, Jude Law, and Matisyahu

title: Tobey Maguire, Tom Dreesen, and Alicia Keys

title: Maggie Gyllenhaal and John Witherspoon

overview: Maggie Gyllenhaal and John Witherspoon are the scheduled guests. Plus, a Top Ten list from Stewie Griffin!

title: Maggie Gyllenhaal and John Witherspoon

title: Susan Sarandon, Colbie Caillat

overview: Susan Sarandon and Colbie Caillat are the scheduled guests. Plus, "Top Ten Christmas Carols!"

title: Susan Sarandon, Colbie Caillat

title: Alec Baldwin, Jay Thomas, Darlene Love

overview: Alec Baldwin gets intimidated by an acting legend. Also: Jay Thomas returns and Darlene Love sings "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home).

title: Alec Baldwin, Jay Thomas, Darlene Love

title: Michael Cera, Jenna Elfman, David Gray

overview: Michael Cera, Jenna Elfman, and David Gray are the scheduled guests.

title: Michael Cera, Jenna Elfman, David Gray

title: Amy Adams, Zachary Levi, Vampire Weekend

overview: Did "Chuck" star Zachary Levy almost get a guy killed? Plus: Amy Adams and music from Vampire Weekend.

title: Sigourney Weaver, Marv Albert, Julian Casablancas

overview: Dave & Sigourney Weaver turn "Avatar" blue. Plus: Marv Albert's wild & wacky sports bloopers and Julian Casablancas performs.

title: Bradley Cooper, Rachel Maddow, Nick Jonas

overview: Bradley Cooper, Rachel Maddow, and Nick Jonas are the scheduled guests. Plus, the "Top Ten Things I've Learned From the Last 20 Years of Television," presented by Homer Simpson.

character: Homer Simpson - Top Ten Presenter (voice)

title: Teri Hatcher, Jake Johannsen, The Dodos

overview: Teri Hatcher strips with broken ribs. Plus: comedian Jake Johannsen and the music of The Dodos.

title: Teri Hatcher, Jake Johannsen, The Dodos

title: Whoopi Goldberg, Jason Sudeikis, Findlay Brown

overview: Whoopi Goldberg, Jason Sudeikis, Findlay Brown.

title: Kiefer Sutherland, Keri Russell, The Hotrats

overview: Why is Kiefer Sutherland wearing a dress? Also tonight: those NBC pinheads, Keri Russell & music from The HotRats.

title: Denzel Washington, Dr. O. Wayne Isom, The Low Anthem

overview: Was Dave fondled on the operating table? Celebrate the 10th anniversary of his heart surgery with Dr. O. Wayne Isom. Plus Denzel Washington: Bad Heart Surgeon, and music from The Low Anthem.

title: Glenn Close, Eddie Brill, Matt Morris

overview: Tonight: an incredible week comes to an end with Glenn Close, comedian Eddie Brill and music by Matt Morris.

title: Glenn Close, Eddie Brill, Matt Morris

title: Kristen Bell, Randy Jackson, The Heavy

overview: Tonight: Kristen Bell, Randy Jackson and The Heavy. Dave responds to NBC's Dick Ebersol, plus what will "The Tonight Show" look like in the year 2042?

title: Kristen Bell, Randy Jackson, The Heavy

title: Dwayne Johnson, Bettina Luescher, The Swell Season

overview: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Bettina Luescher, and The Swell Season are the scheduled guests.

title: Claire Danes, Will Arnett, James Taylor, Carole King

title: Harrison Ford, Lou Reed, Blind Boys of Alabama

overview: Harrison Ford, Lou Reed and the Blind Boys of Alabama

title: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Jeff Stilson, Charlotte Gainsbourg

title: Bruce Willis, Ne-Yo

title: Bruce Willis, Ne-Yo

title: John Travolta, Shaun White, Ben Harper & Relentless7

overview: Actor John Travolta; snowboarder Shaun White; Ben Harper and Relentless7 perform.

title: Sarah Silverman, Jeremy Renner, Nneka, a Top Ten List presented by Paris Hilton

overview: Comic Sarah Silverman; actor Jeremy Renner; Paris Hilton presents the Top Ten list; Nneka performs.

title: Jamie Foxx, Amanda Seyfried, Robin Thicke

overview: Actor Jamie Foxx; actress Amanda Seyfried; Robin Thicke performs.

title: Jack Hanna, Joe Wong, the Swell Season

overview: Animal handler Jack Hanna; comic Joe Wong; the Swell Season performs.

title: Jack Hanna, Joe Wong, the Swell Season

title: Drew Brees, Sandra Bullock, Josh Turner

overview: Drew Brees, Sandra Bullock, and Josh Turner are the scheduled guests. Plus, the cover of the 2010 Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue is unveiled!

title: Drew Brees, Sandra Bullock, Josh Turner

title: Jennifer Garner, the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue cover model, Sade

overview: Jennifer Garner; the 2010 Sports Illustrated cover model; Sade; ``Survivor'' contestants.

title: Jessica Biel, Christoph Waltz

overview: Jessica Biel; Christoph Waltz; Josh Turner; ``Survivor'' contestants.

title: Jessica Biel, Christoph Waltz

title: Regis and Joy Philbin, a Top Ten List presented by Benicio Del Toro

overview: Regis and Joy Philbin; Elizabeth Banks; Benicio Del Toro.

title: Jeff Bridges, Joe Wong, the Soft Pack

overview: Actor Jeff Bridges; comic Joe Wong; the Soft Pack performs.

title: Jeff Bridges, Joe Wong, the Soft Pack

title: Tracy Morgan, the Daytona 500 winner, Fanfarlo

overview: Actor Tracy Morgan; the winner of the Daytona 500; Fanfarlo performs.

title: Ben Kingsley, Mary J. Blige

overview: Stupid Pet Tricks; actor Ben Kingsley; Mary J. Blige performs.

title: Ben Kingsley, Mary J. Blige

title: Ewan McGregor, Abby Elliott, Mumford & Sons

overview: Actor Ewan McGregor; comic Abby Elliott; Mumford & Sons perform.

title: Scarlett Johansson, Daniel Merriweather

overview: Actress Scarlett Johansson; Daniel Merriweather performs.

title: Scarlett Johansson, Daniel Merriweather

title: Nicole Richie, comic Tom Papa.

overview: TV personality Nicole Richie; comic Tom Papa.

title: Nicole Richie, comic Tom Papa.

title: Bill Murray, Ludacris

title: Bill Murray, Ludacris

title: Mitt Romney, Mia Wasikowska

overview: Author Mitt Romney; actress Mia Wasikowska; figure skater Evan Lysacek presents the Top Ten list.

title: Mitt Romney, Mia Wasikowska

title: Jerry Seinfeld, Tom Brokaw

overview: Comic Jerry Seinfeld; journalist Tom Brokaw.

title: Jerry Seinfeld, Tom Brokaw

title: Tom Hanks, Spoon

overview: Actor Tom Hanks, Spoon, and a Top Ten list presented by US Winter Olympic Bobsled Gold Medalists Steve Holcomb, Justin Olsen, Steve Mesler, and Curt Tomasevicz.

title: Tom Hanks, Spoon

title: Matt Damon, Danny Bhoy, Corinne Bailey Rae

overview: Actor Matt Damon; comic Danny Bhoy; Corinne Bailey Rae performs.

title: Kelly Ripa, Lady Antebellum

overview: TV host Kelly Ripa; Lady Antebellum performs.

title: Kelly Ripa, Lady Antebellum

title: Julianna Margulies, Broken Bells

overview: Actress Julianna Margulies; grocery bagging champion Kyle Perry; Broken Bells perform.

title: Julianna Margulies, Broken Bells

title: Jessica Simpson, Mehmet Oz, Rod Blagojevich, Alkaline Trio

overview: Jessica Simpson; Mehmet Oz; Rod Blagojevich; Alkaline Trio.

title: Donald Trump

title: Donald Trump

title: Liev Schreiber, Jim Gaffigan, Drive-By Truckers

overview: Actor Liev Schreiber; comic Jim Gaffigan; Drive-By Truckers perform.

title: Jennifer Aniston, Charles Moore

overview: Actress Jennifer Aniston; environmentalist Charles Moore.

title: Jennifer Aniston, Charles Moore

title: Jimmy Kimmel, Kirstie Alley

overview: TV host Jimmy Kimmel; actress Kirstie Alley; rapper Snoop Dogg presents the Top Ten list.

title: Jimmy Kimmel, Kirstie Alley

title: Gerard Butler, Mindy Kaling, Free Energy

title: Greg Kinnear, Lacey Brown, Michael Buble, Harry Smith

title: Ben Stiller, Jamie Oliver, Justin Bieber

overview: Actor Ben Stiller; chef Jamie Oliver; Justin Bieber performs.

title: Tina Fey, Bryan Cranston, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts

overview: Actress Tina Fey; actor Bryan Cranston; Joan Jett and the Blackhearts perform.

title: Robin Williams, Paige Miles, Usher

overview: Actor Robin Williams; eliminated ``American Idol'' contestant Paige Miles; Usher performs.

title: Robin Williams, Paige Miles, Usher

title: Luke Wilson, Pam Stout, Alan Jackson

overview: Actor Luke Wilson; President of the Sandpoint Tea Party Patriots Pam Stout; Alan Jackson performs.

title: Luke Wilson, Pam Stout, Alan Jackson

title: Ricky Gervais, Turkey Callers, The Whigs

overview: Actor Ricky Gervais; turkey callers; The Whigs perform.

title: Sam Worthington, Mike Greenberg & Mike Golic, Patty Loveless

overview: Actor Sam Worthington; sportscasters Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic; Patty Loveless performs.

title: Nathan Lane, She & Him

title: Nathan Lane, She & Him

title: Steve Carell, Brad Stevens

title: Steve Carell, Brad Stevens

title: Chris Rock, Jane Lynch

title: Chris Rock, Jane Lynch

title: Jennifer Lopez, Mike Golic & Mike Greenberg, American Idol castoffs Andrew Garcia & Katie Stevens

title: Amanda Peet, David Chang, Justin Nozuka

title: Amanda Peet, David Chang, Justin Nozuka

title: Eddie Murphy, Kaley Cuoco, Jakob Dylan

title: Eddie Murphy, Kaley Cuoco, Jakob Dylan

title: David Spade, Lisa P. Jackson, Broken Social Scene

title: Kelsey Grammer, Jeff Altman, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings

title: Dr. Phil McGraw, the latest American Idol castoff

title: Courtney Love, Michael Caine, Hole

overview: Singer Courtney Love; actor Michael Caine; Hole performs.

title: Courtney Love, Michael Caine, Hole

title: Robert Downey Jr., OK Go

overview: Actor Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man 2); OK Go performs.

title: Robert Downey Jr., OK Go

title: Gwyneth Paltrow, Broadway cast of ``American Idiot''

overview: Actress Gwyneth Paltrow (Iron Man 2); a performance by the Broadway cast of ``American Idiot.''

title: David Beckham, Mike Birbiglia, Hold Steady

overview: Professional soccer player David Beckham; comic Mike Birbiglia; the Hold Steady performs.

title: Mickey Rourke, Jim Parsons, eliminated ``American Idol'' contestant Siobhan Magnus

overview: Actor Mickey Rourke (Iron Man 2); actor Jim Parsons (The Big Bang Theory); eliminated ``American Idol'' contestant Siobhan Magnus.

title: Russell Crowe, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings

overview: Actor Russell Crowe (Robin Hood); Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings (CD, "I Learned the Hard Way") perform.

title: Jack Hanna, Kerry Washington, Willie Nelson

overview: Animal handler Jack Hanna; actress Kerry Washington; Willie Nelson performs.

title: Brian Williams, Beth Ostrosky Stern, Court Yard Hounds

overview: Journalist Brian Williams; author Beth Ostrosky Stern; Court Yard Hounds perform.

title: Amanda Peet, Nick Griffin, Wale

overview: Actress Amanda Peet (Please Give); comic Nick Griffin; Wale (CD, "Attention Deficit") performs.

title: Amanda Peet, Nick Griffin, Wale

title: Queen Latifah, Will Forte, MGMT performs, Dallas Braden presents the Top Ten List

overview: Actress Queen Latifah; actor Will Forte; MGMT performs; Oakland Athletics pitcher Dallas Braden presents the Top Ten List.

title: Michael Keaton, Jenna Fischer

overview: Actor Michael Keaton; actress Jenna Fischer.

title: Michael Keaton, Jenna Fischer

title: Alec Baldwin, The National

overview: Actor Alec Baldwin; the National performs.

title: Alec Baldwin, The National

title: Mike Myers, Tom Dreesen

title: Mike Myers, Tom Dreesen

title: Matthew Fox, Zac Brown Band,

overview: Matthew Fox; Zac Brown Band; Jason Randal; Michael Lynche.

title: Matthew Fox, Zac Brown Band,

title: Jonah Hill, Janelle Monae, John Carney, a Top Ten List presented by Miss USA Rima Fakih

overview: Jonah Hill; Janelle Monáe; John Carney; Miss USA Rima Fakih presents the Top Ten list.

title: Russell Brand, Johnny

overview: Russell Brand; Johnny Ace Palmer; Stone Temple Pilots; Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse.

title: Russell Brand, Johnny

title: Katherine Heigl, Steve Cohen, Band of Horses

overview: Actress Katherine Heigl; magician Steve Cohen; Band of Horses performs.

title: Ashton Kutcher, Larry Miller, Michael Ammar, Brooks & Dunn with Reba McEntire

overview: Ashton Kutcher; Larry Miller; Brooks & Dunn; Michael Ammar; Reba McEntire.

title: Jake Gyllenhaal, Dr. Edward B. Overton

title: Jake Gyllenhaal, Dr. Edward B. Overton

title: Sarah Jessica Parker, the Black Keys

title: Sarah Jessica Parker, the Black Keys

title: Don Rickles, Piedmont Bird Callers, John Prine with Yim Yames of My Morning Jacket

title: Jessica Biel, Lee DeWyze

title: Jessica Biel, Lee DeWyze

title: Kate Hudson, Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti, Sarah McLachlan

title: Bradley Cooper, Khloe & Kourtney Kardashian, Christina Aguilera

title: Jaden Smith

title: Jaden Smith

title: Sean Hayes, Robert Klein, Allison Moorer

title: Helen Mirren, Colin Hanks

title: Helen Mirren, Colin Hanks

title: Devo

title: Devo

title: Diddy, Emeril Lagasse, Dirty Money, John Goodman

title: Miley Cyrus, Rick Harrison

overview: Actress Miley Cyrus, TV personality Rick Harrison.

title: Miley Cyrus, Rick Harrison

title: Jada Pinkett Smith, Larry Miller, Fred Eaglesmith

overview: Actress Jada Pinkett Smith; comic Larry Miller; Fred Eaglesmith performs.

title: Salma Hayek, Chris

overview: Actress Salma Hayek (Grown Ups), Chris "Mad Dog" Russo

title: Salma Hayek, Chris

title: Regis Philbin, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue

overview: Regis Philbin (Daytime Emmy Awards), Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue (CD, "Backatown")

title: Adam Sandler, Bettye LaVette

overview: Actor Adam Sandler( Grown Ups); Bettye LaVette (CD, "Interpretations: The British Rock Songbook") performs.

title: Adam Sandler, Bettye LaVette

title: Kevin James, Thomas L. Friedman

overview: Actor Kevin James (Grown Ups), journalist Thomas L. Friedman (Book, "Hot, Flat, and Crowded 2.0: Why We Need a Green Revolution--and How It Can Renew America")

title: Kevin James, Thomas L. Friedman

title: Jay-Z, Eminem

overview: Jay-Z (CD, "The Blueprint 3"), Top Ten with Eminem, Jay-Z and Eminem (CD, "Recovery")

title: Jay-Z, Eminem

title: Kristen Stewart, Gary Faulkner, Tokyo Police Club, Top Ten with John Isner

overview: Guests include actress Kristen Stewart (The Twilight Saga: Eclipse), Gary Faulkner (Guy who tried to hunt down Osama bin Laden), with musical geust Tokyo Police Club (CD, "Champ") and a Top Ten with John Isner (Winner of the Longest Tennis Match in History)

title: Dolly Parton, Landon Donovan

overview: Singer Dolly Parton (Hallmark's Dolly Celebrates 25 Years of Dollywood), Landon Donovan (USA National Soccer Team).

title: Dolly Parton, Landon Donovan

title: Julianne Moore, Mike Massimino, The New Pornographers

overview: Actress Julianne Moore (The Kids Are All Right); astronaut Mike Massimino; The New Pornographers perform (CD, "Together").

title: Taylor Lautner, Barry Sonnenfeld

overview: Actor Taylor Lautner (The Twilight Saga: Eclipse); director Barry Sonnenfeld.

title: Taylor Lautner, Barry Sonnenfeld

title: Nicolas Cage, Steel Train

overview: Actor Nicolas Cage (The Sorcerer's Apprentice); Steel Train (CD, "Steel Train") performs.

title: Nicolas Cage, Steel Train

title: Kristin Chenoweth, Jonathan Alter, M.I.A.

overview: Actress Kristin Chenoweth (Broadway's "Promises, Promises"); journalist Jonathan Alter (Book, "The Promise: President Obama, Year One"); M.I.A. (CD, "Maya") performs.

title: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Laurie Anderson

overview: Summer toy demonstration; actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Inception); Laurie Anderson (CD, "Homeland") performs.

title: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Laurie Anderson

title: Kyra Sedgwick, Bret Michaels, Jimmy Cliff

overview: Actress Kyra Sedgwick (The Closer); singer Bret Michaels (CD, "Custom Built"); Jimmy Cliff (CD, "Existence") performs.

title: Sylvester Stallone, Rob Corddry, Robyn

overview: Actor Sylvester Stallone; actor Rob Corddry; Robyn performs.

title: Sylvester Stallone, Rob Corddry, Robyn

title: Steve Carell, Selena Gomez, Sheryl Crow

overview: Actor Steve Carell; actress Selena Gomez; Sheryl Crow performs.

title: Steve Carell, Selena Gomez, Sheryl Crow

title: Bill Murray, Alejandro Escovedo

overview: Actor Bill Murray; Alejandro Escovedo performs.

title: Bill Murray, Alejandro Escovedo

title: Joan Rivers, Bill Burr, Steve Winwood

overview: Comic Joan Rivers; comic Bill Burr; Steve Winwood performs.

title: Joan Rivers, Bill Burr, Steve Winwood

title: Denis Leary, Albert Pujols, Jimmy Webb

overview: Actor Denis Leary; MLB player Albert Pujols; Jimmy Webb performs.

title: Denis Leary, Albert Pujols, Jimmy Webb

title: Luke Wilson, Kristen Schaal, Dierks Bentley

overview: Actor Luke Wilson; actress Kristen Schaal; Dierks Bentley performs.

title: Michael Keaton, The Flaming Lips

overview: Actor Michael Keaton; The Flaming Lips perform.

title: Michael Keaton, The Flaming Lips

title: Paul Rudd, Bill Burr, Interpol

overview: Actor Paul Rudd; comic Bill Burr; Interpol performs.

title: Paul Rudd, Bill Burr, Interpol

title: Will Ferrell, Nas and Damian Marley

overview: Actor Will Ferrell (The Other Guys); Nas and Damian Marley (CD , "Distant Relatives") perform.

title: Will Ferrell, Nas and Damian Marley

title: Michael Cera, Rachel Maddow, Herbie Hancock

overview: Actor Michael Cera (Scott Pilgrim vs. The World); TV show host Rachel Maddow (The Rachel Maddow Show); Herbie Hancock (CD, "The Imagine Project") performs.

title: Julia Roberts, The Dead Weather

overview: Actress Julia Roberts (Eat, Pray, Love); The Dead Weather (CD, "Sea of Cowards") performs.

title: Julia Roberts, The Dead Weather

title: Mark Wahlberg, Cory Kahaney, VV Brown

overview: Actor Mark Wahlberg (The Other Guys); Dock Diving Dogs; comedian Cory Kahaney; VV Brown (CD, "Traveling Like The Light") performs.

title: Mark Wahlberg, Cory Kahaney, VV Brown

title: Brian Williams, Big Boi

title: Brian Williams, Big Boi

title: Drew Berrymore, Katy Perry

overview: Actress Drew Berrymore; Katy Perry performs.

title: Drew Berrymore, Katy Perry

title: Christina Applegate, Tom Dreesen, The Pretty Reckless

overview: Dave welcomes actress Christina Applegate, comedian Tom Dreesen and The Pretty Reckless performs.

title: Anne Heche, Ken Burns, The Specials

overview: Dave welcomes actress Anne Heche, documentarian Ken Burns and The Specials perform.

title: Anne Heche, Ken Burns, The Specials

title: Jessica Alba, Jimmie Walker, Ryan Bingham & The Dead Horses

overview: Dave welcomes actress Jessica Alba, comic Jimmie Walker and Ryan Bingham & The Dead Horses.

title: Katie Holmes, Rick Harrison

title: Katie Holmes, Rick Harrison

title: Julianna Margulies, the Black Angels

title: Julianna Margulies, the Black Angels

title: Jack Hanna, Jamey Johnson

title: Jack Hanna, Jamey Johnson

title: Bill Clinton, Chromeo

title: Bill Clinton, Chromeo

title: Simon Baker, Nicole

title: Simon Baker, Nicole

title: Joaquin Phoenix, Tom Jones

title: Joaquin Phoenix, Tom Jones

title: James Franco, Sofia Vergara, Shakira

title: James Franco, Sofia Vergara, Shakira

title: Shia LaBeouf, Brian Regan, Jimmy Eat World

title: Katherine Heigl, Daniel Dae Kim

title: Katherine Heigl, Daniel Dae Kim

title: Jon Stewart, N.E.R.D.

title: Jon Stewart, N.E.R.D.

title: Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Jesse Eisenberg

title: Blake Lively, Michael C. Hall, Drake

title: Blake Lively, Michael C. Hall, Drake

title: Bruce Willis, will.i.am with Nicki Minaj

title: Tony Blair, Mavis Staples with Jeff Tweedy

title: David Axelrod, Julie Chen

title: David Axelrod, Julie Chen

title: Stephen Colbert, Johnny Knoxville, Gorillaz

title: Rachael Ray, Allan Havey, Antony & the Johnsons

title: Jim Parsons, Geoffrey Canada, Mark Ronson with Q-Tip and MNDR

title: Matt Damon, My Morning Jacket

title: Matt Damon, My Morning Jacket

title: Hilary Swank

title: Hilary Swank

title: Diddy, Emma Stone, Diddy-Dirty Money

title: Diddy, Emma Stone, Diddy-Dirty Money

title: David Duchovny

title: David Duchovny

title: Charles Barkley, Garry Dell'Abate, Kings of Leon

title: Taylor Swift, Seth Meyers

title: Taylor Swift, Seth Meyers

title: Dana Carvey

title: Dana Carvey

title: Will Ferrell, Kid Cudi

title: Will Ferrell, Kid Cudi

title: Michael J. Fox, Shaun White

title: Michael J. Fox, Shaun White

title: Robert Downey Jr., Elvis Costello

title: Robert Downey Jr., Elvis Costello

title: Episode 219

title: Tina Fey

title: Tina Fey

title: Chilean Miner Edison Pena

title: Chilean Miner Edison Pena

title: Steve Martin

title: Steve Martin

title: Harrison Ford, Cee Lo Green

title: Harrison Ford, Cee Lo Green

title: Denzel Washington, Bon Jovi

title: Denzel Washington, Bon Jovi

title: Russell Crowe, Quincy Jones, Snoop Dogg

title: Russell Crowe, Quincy Jones, Snoop Dogg

title: Cher, Bruno Mars

title: Cher, Bruno Mars

title: Kelly Ripa, Greg Fitzsimmons,Reba McEntire

title: Emma Watson, Scott Caan, Rascal Flatts

title: Emma Watson, Scott Caan, Rascal Flatts

title: Jay-Z, Jamie Oliver, Rihanna

title: Jay-Z, Jamie Oliver, Rihanna

title: Jake Gyllenhaal, Fran Lebowitz, Ne-Yo

title: Jake Gyllenhaal, Fran Lebowitz, Ne-Yo

title: Jim Carrey, Nikki Minaj, Sitting-In, BJ Thomas

title: Billy Bob Thornton, Mike E. Winfield, The Secret Sisters

title: Natalie Portman, Jay Pharoah

title: Natalie Portman, Jay Pharoah

title: Jerry Seinfeld, Colin Firth

title: Jerry Seinfeld, Colin Firth

title: Salvatore Giunta, Sahara Smith

title: Salvatore Giunta, Sahara Smith

title: Ray Romano, John Mellencamp

title: Ray Romano, John Mellencamp

title: Johnny Depp, Ra Ra Riot , George Benson

title: Johnny Depp, Ra Ra Riot , George Benson

title: Barbara Walters, Alison Balsom

title: Barbara Walters, Alison Balsom

title: Bill O'Reilly

title: Bill O'Reilly

title: Reese Witherspoon, Colin Quinn

title: Reese Witherspoon, Colin Quinn

title: Ricky Gervais, Hailee Steinfeld, Diddy-Dirty Money

title: Paul Rudd

title: Paul Rudd

title: Tom Dreesen, Ronnie Spector

title: Tom Dreesen, Ronnie Spector

title: Matt Damon,  Florence and The Machine

title: Matt Damon,  Florence and The Machine

title: Robert DeNiro & Dustin Hoffman

title: Robert DeNiro & Dustin Hoffman

title: Jack Black, Marv Albert

title: Jack Black, Marv Albert

title: Jamie Foxx, Sofia Vergara

title: Jamie Foxx, Sofia Vergara

title: Denis Leary, Grace Potter & the Nocturnals

title: Amanda Peet, Jay Thomas,Darlene Love

title: Amanda Peet, Jay Thomas,Darlene Love

Season 18

title: Brian Williams, Paula Abdul

title: Brian Williams, Paula Abdul

title: Tim McGraw, Shaquille O'Neal, Keri Hilson

title: Jennifer Connelly, Dr. Oz, Justin Townes Earle

title: Seth Rogen, Beau Garrett, the Walkmen

title: Seth Rogen, Beau Garrett, the Walkmen

title: Regis Philbin, Hannibal Buress, No Age

title: Regis Philbin, Hannibal Buress, No Age

title: Bill Cosby, a Top Ten List presented by Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, the Black Keys

title: Vince Vaughn, Mike Wolfe & Frank Fritz, Cage the Elephant

title: Kevin James, Olivia Munn, The Low Anthem

title: Kelsey Grammer, Amar'e Stoudemire, Gregg Allman

title: Joan Rivers, Jeff Caldwell, Wintersleep

title: Joan Rivers, Jeff Caldwell, Wintersleep

title: Jack Hanna, Steven Tyler

title: Jack Hanna, Steven Tyler

title: Betty White, Kim & Kourtney Kardashian, the Script

title: Martin Short, Greta Gerwig, Darius Rucker

title: Kaley Cuoco, Piers Morgan, Wanda Jackson, Miss Arkansas, Alyse Eady

title: Nathan Lane, Mike Palascak, Esperanza Spalding

title: Justin Bieber, Pauley Perrette, Best Coast

title: Matthew Perry, Chris Elliott, Top Ten with Mitt Romney, the National

title: Kate Walsh, Jim Gaffigan, Boxer Rebellion

title: Howard Stern, Naughty By Nature

title: Howard Stern, Naughty By Nature

title: Martha Stewart, Top Ten with Justin Bieber, Robert Plant

title: Super Bowl MVP Aaron Rodgers, Martin Lawrence, Steel Magnolia

title: Adam Sandler, Chris Colfer, Gang of Four

title: Anderson Cooper, Elton John

title: Anderson Cooper, Elton John

title: Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, Judah Friedlander, Bryan Ferry

title: Ed Helms, Ted Alexandro, Steel Magnolia

title: Ed Helms, Ted Alexandro, Steel Magnolia

title: Forest Whitaker, S.I. Swimsuit Cover Model Irina, Josh Groban, Top Ten with Joy Philbin

title: Bill Hader, Grocery Bagging Champ Krystal, Amos Lee

title: Paris Hilton, Nathan Fillion, Scissor Sisters

title: David Spade, Andy Kindler, Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real

title: Donald Rumsfeld, Cobie Smulders

title: Donald Rumsfeld, Cobie Smulders

title: Amy Poehler, Jean Chu and Dusty the Cat, Deerhunter

title: Rainn Wilson, Hank Aaron

title: Rainn Wilson, Hank Aaron

title: Senator Rand Paul, Bright Eyes

title: Senator Rand Paul, Bright Eyes

title: Matthew Morrison, Jeff Altman, Jessica Lea Mayfield

title: Brian Williams, Trey Parker & Matt Stone, Zac Brown Band

title: Donald Trump, Vanessa Hudgens, Oh Land

title: Donald Trump, Vanessa Hudgens, Oh Land

title: Robin Williams, Judy Greer

title: Robin Williams, Judy Greer

title: Charles Barkley, Sarah Vowell, Cold War Kids

title: Bradley Cooper, Mindy Kaling, Bob Geldof

title: Steve Martin, Selena Gomez

title: Steve Martin, Selena Gomez

title: Dana Carvey, Dr. Michio Kaku, British Sea Power

title: Katie Couric, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart

title: Ben Stiller, Dario Franchitti, The Strokes

title: "Jungle" Jack Hanna, Danny McBride

title: "Jungle" Jack Hanna, Danny McBride

title: Regis Philbin, Snoop Dogg

title: Regis Philbin, Snoop Dogg

title: Norm Macdonald, CC Sabathia, Willie Nelson, Norah Jones and Wynton Marsalis

title: Chris Rock, Ellen Page, Funeral Party

title: Chris Rock, Ellen Page, Funeral Party

title: James Franco, Royal Bangs

title: James Franco, Royal Bangs

title: Jennifer Garner, Jamie Oliver, Robbie Robertson

title: Don Rickles, Eva Longoria

title: Don Rickles, Eva Longoria

title: Alec Baldwin, Wiz Khalifa

title: Alec Baldwin, Wiz Khalifa

title: Ricky Gervais, Top Ten with Katie Holmes, Foo Fighters

title: Courteney Cox, Aziz Ansari, Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas

title: Seth Meyers, Carmelo Anthony, TV on the Radio

title: Tina Fey, Tommy Johnagin, The Gaslight Anthem

title: Bill Maher, Cote de Pablo, Lupe Fiasco

title: Bill Maher, Cote de Pablo, Lupe Fiasco

title: Will Ferrell, The Twilight Singers

title: Will Ferrell, The Twilight Singers

title: Kate Hudson, Rich Eisen, Emmylou Harris

title: Kate Hudson, Rich Eisen, Emmylou Harris

title: Dr. Phil McGraw, Chris Hemsworth, Broadway musical "Catch Me If You Can"

title: John Krasinski, Brian Kiley, Steve Earle

title: Brian Williams, Rex Ryan

title: Brian Williams, Rex Ryan

title: Caroline Kennedy, Ty Burrell

title: Caroline Kennedy, Ty Burrell

title: Betty White, Rick Harrison, Morning Teleportation

overview: Dave welcomes actress Betty White, reality-TV star Rick Harrison and Morning Teleportation performs.

title: Jodie Foster, Tom Dreesen, Neon Trees

title: Jodie Foster, Tom Dreesen, Neon Trees

title: Bill Murray, ''The Human Fuse'' Brian Miser, Brother

overview: Bill Murray, "The Human Fuse" Brian Miser, Brother

title: Albert Brooks, Kristen Wiig

title: Albert Brooks, Kristen Wiig

title: Mark Harmon, Chris Morgan, Hugo

title: Mark Harmon, Chris Morgan, Hugo

title: Stupid human tricks, Jim Parsons, Manchester Orchestra

title: Joan Rivers, Nick Griffin, Okkervil River

overview: Dave welcomes comedian Joan Rivers, comic Nick Griffin and Okkervil River performs.

title: Julianna Margulies, Andy Cohen, a Top Ten List presented by Christina Aguilera, White Lies

overview: Dave welcomes actress Julianna Margulies from CBS's "The Good Wife," talk show host Andy Cohen, a Top Ten List presented by singer Christina Aguilera and White Lies perform.

title: Martin Short, Melissa McCarthy, Tinie Tempah

overview: Dave welcomes actor Martin Short, actress Melissa McCarthy from CBS's "Mike & Molly" and Tinie Tempah performs.

title: Keith Olbermann, Julie Bowen, Ben Harper

overview: Dave welcomes TV host Keith Olbermann, actress Julie Bowen and Ben Harper performs.

title: Kelly Ripa, Jennifer Lawrence, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

overview: Dave welcomes Kelly Ripa, X-Men's Jennifer Lawrence and the cast of the Broadway's "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying." Plus: What Would Chris Rock Do?

title: Tracy Morgan, Jake Johannsen, The Airborne Toxic Event

overview: Dave welcomes actor Tracy Morgan, comic Jake Johannsen and The Airborne Toxic Event performs.

title: Lady Gaga, Eric Stonestreet, The Vaccines

overview: Dave welcomes musician Lady Gaga, actor Eric Stonestreet and the Vaccines perform.

title: Ewan McGregor, Scott Pelley, Brad Paisley

overview: Dave welcomes actor Ewan McGregor, CBS Evening News anchor Scott Pelley and Brad Paisley performs.

title: Piedmont Bird Callers, Kevin Bacon, Augustana

overview: Dave welcomes actor Kevin Bacon, Piedmont Bird Callers perform, a top ten list presented by U S Armed Forces personnel and Augustana performs.

title: Ray Romano, Reese Waters, Arctic Monkeys

overview: Dave welcomes Actor Ray Romano, comedian Reese Waters and Arctic Monkeys perform.

title: Meredith Vieira, Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon, Drum Solo Week kicks off with Anton Fig

title: Kyle Chandler, Kathy Griffin, Sheila E.

title: Kyle Chandler, Kathy Griffin, Sheila E.

title: Jon Cryer, Rachel Maddow, Roy Haynes

overview: Dave welcomes actor Jon Cryer from CBS' "Two and a Half Men," journalist Rachel Maddow and drummer Roy Haynes performs.

title: Jon Cryer, Rachel Maddow, Roy Haynes

title: Neil Patrick Harris, Mike Birbiglia, Neil Peart

overview: Dave welcomes actor Neil Patrick Harris of CBS' "How I Met Your Mother," comic Mike Birbiglia and drummer Neil Peart performs.

title: Adm. Michael Mullen, Top Ten by Betty White, Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears

overview: Dave welcomes Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, A top-ten List presented by Betty White and Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears perform.

title: Ryan Reynolds, chef Eric Ripert and the cast of the Broadway musical Anything Goes

overview: Dave welcomes actor Ryan Reynolds, chef Eric Ripert and a performance from the cast of the Broadway musical "Anything Goes."

title: Jim Carrey, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Todd Rundgren

overview: Dave welcomes actor Jim Carrey, actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and a Top Ten list presented by the 2011 NBA Champions, The Dallas Mavericks.

title: Samuel L. Jackson, Texas Ranger Josh Hamilton, Jennifer Hudson

overview: Dave welcomes actor Samuel L. Jackson, Texas Rangers star Josh Hamilton and Jennifer Hudson performs.

title: Cameron Diaz, Eddie Vedder

title: Cameron Diaz, Eddie Vedder

title: Jason Bateman, Amy Sedaris, Top Ten by Keith Olbermann, Drive-By Truckers

overview: Dave welcomes actor Jason Bateman, actress Amy Sedaris, musical guests Drive-By Truckers and a "Top Ten" List presented by Keith Olbermann.

title: Kevin James, pet fashion designer Ada Nieves, Beady Eye

overview: Dave welcomes actor Kevin James, pet fashion designer Ada Nieves, musical guests Beady Eye and a "Top Ten" list presented by musician Justin Bieber.

title: Jason Segel, horse whisperer Buck Brannaman, Noah and the Whale

overview: Dave welcomes actor Jason Segel from the CBS comedy series "How I Met Your Mother," horse whisperer Buck Brannaman and musical guests Noah and the Whale.

title: Shia LaBeouf, Bert Kreischer, Dawes

overview: Dave welcomes actor Shia LaBeouf, comedian/reality series star Bert Kreischer and musical guest Dawes. TV legend Henry Winkler joins Dave and Paul as celebrity judge for "Is This Anything?"

title: Shia LaBeouf, Bert Kreischer, Dawes

title: Tom Hanks, Sleepy Man Banjo Boys

overview: Dave welcomes actor Tom Hanks and musical guest Sleepy Man Banjo Boys.

title: Tom Hanks, Sleepy Man Banjo Boys

title: Patrick Dempsey, Erica Hill, Marty Stuart

overview: Dave welcomes actor Patrick Dempsey, CBS News' "The Early Show" Anchor Erica Hill and musical guest Marty Stuart.

title: Julia Roberts, Cake

overview: Dave welcomes actress Julia Roberts and musical guest Cake. Top Ten Reasons I, Dave Letterman, Am Proud To Be An American. How well does Julia Roberts know her "Larry Crowne" co-star Tom Hanks?

title: Julia Roberts, Cake

title: Roseanne Barr, Tom Felton, Blake Shelton

overview: Dave welcomes comedian Roseanne Barr, actor Tom Felton and musical guest Blake Shelton.

title: Ryan Gosling, Gomez

overview: Dave participates in a Summer Toy Demo and welcomes actor Ryan Gosling and musical guest Gomez.

title: Ryan Gosling, Gomez

title: Bono & the Edge, a performance from Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark

title: Steve Carell, Hope Solo and Abby Wambach, The Del McCoury Band and the Preservation Hall Band

overview: Dave welcomes actor Steve Carell, U.S. women's soccer stars Hope Solo and Abby Wambach and musical guests The Del McCoury Band and the Preservation Hall Band.

title: Jeremy Piven, Captain Luis Montalvan, Cee-Lo Green

overview: Dave welcomes actor Jeremy Piven, author Captain Luis Montalvan and musical guest Cee Lo Green.

title: Harrison Ford, Porcelain Black

overview: Dave welcomes actor Harrison Ford and musical guests Porcelain Black.

title: Harrison Ford, Porcelain Black

title: Brian Williams, Tim Robbins & the Rogues Gallery Band

overview: Dave welcomes news anchor Brian Williams and musical guest Tim Robbins & The Rogue Gallery Band.

title: Julianne Moore, Johnny Galecki, Tanner Foust, Eels

overview: Dave welcomes actress Julianne Moore, actor Johnny Galecki from the CBS comedy series "The Big Bang Theory," musical guest Eels and an X Games stunt on 53rd Street with Tanner Foust.

title: Craig Ferguson, Connie Britton, Anna Calvi

overview: Dave welcomes Craig Ferguson, host of CBS's "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson," actress Connie Britton and musical guest Anna Calvi.

title: Kirstie Alley, Louis C.K., Fountains of Wayne

overview: Dave welcomes actress Kirstie Alley, comedian Louis CK and musical guests Fountains of Wayne.

title: James Franco, Dianna Agron, Christina Perri

overview: How cool are the special effects in the new Planet of the Apes movie? Check it out. The Glee star has broken her nose not once, but twice. Find out how she did it. Christina Perri performing "Arms" from her new CD release, "Lovestrong."

title: Ricky Gervais, Cat Deeley, Explosions in the Sky

overview: Dave welcomes actor Ricky Gervais, television host Cat Deeley, musical guest Explosions in the Sky and a Top Ten List presented by Julie Chen, host of CBS's "Big Brother" and "The Talk".

title: Emma Stone, Alan Mulally, Sallie Ford

overview: Dave welcomes actress Emma Stone, Ford Motor Company CEO Alan Mulally and musical guest Sallie Ford.

title: Emma Stone, Alan Mulally, Sallie Ford

title: Colin Farrell, Christopher Ferguson, Typhoon

overview: Dave welcomes actor Colin Farrell, NASA astronaut Christopher Ferguson and musical guest Typhoon.

title: Denis Leary, Elizabeth Cook, Drum Solo Week II kicks off with Tony Royster Jr.

overview: Dave welcomes actor Dennis Leary, radio show host and singer Elizabeth Cook, and drum solo by Tony Royster Jr.

title: Rachel Maddow, Rose Byrne, Gavin Harrison

overview: Dave welcomes talk show host Rachel Maddow and actress Rose Byrne also a drum solo by Gavin Harrison.

title: Ashton Kutcher, Rafael Nadal, Stewart Copeland

overview: Dave welcomes actor Ashton Kutcher, star of the CBS comedy series "Two and a Half Men" and tennis star Rafael Nadal also a drum solo by Stewart Copeland.

title: Paul Rudd, Bill Burr, Dennis Chambers

overview: Dave welcomes actor Paul Rudd and comedian Bill Burr also a drum solo by Dennis Chambers.

title: Paul Rudd, Bill Burr, Dennis Chambers

title: Jason Sudeikis, Bettina Luescher, St. Vincent

overview:
From Saturday Night Live, Jason Sudeikis promotes his movie "A Good Old Fashioned Orgy"

Bettina Luescher, World Food Programme Chief Spokesperson for North America

St. Vincent - Lead Singer Annie Clark and St. Vincent performs ‘Cruel’, a new track from their upcoming album Strange Mercy.

title: Alec Baldwin, Joe Namath, Lenny Kravitz

overview: Dave welcomes actor Alec Baldwin, New York Jets legend, Joe Namath and musical guest Lenny Kravitz.

title: Alec Baldwin, Joe Namath, Lenny Kravitz

title: David Arquette, Aubrey Plaza, Thurston Moore

overview: Dave welcomes David Arquette, who can currently be seen on 'Dancing with the Stars', Aubrey Plaza, who plays April Ludgate in the TV's 'Parks and Recreation', and Thurston Moore, lead singer of the iconic Sonic Youth for over 30 years, plays a track from his new album "Demolished Thoughts", produced by Beck.

title: Julianna Margulies, Joe Wong, Lady Antebellum

overview: Kids say the darnedest things: find out what happened when Julianna Margulies' 3 year-old son saw her getting dressed. Joe Wong performs stand-up on the "Late Show" on September 1, 2011.

title: Kim, Kourtney & Khloe Kardashian, Michael Emerson, The Jim Jones Revue

overview: Dave welcomes reality television stars Kim, Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian, actor Michael Emerson from the new CBS drama series "Person Of Interest" and musical guest The Jim Jones Revue.

title: Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Petry, Sarah Jessica Parker

title: Dr. Jill Biden, Ted Danson

overview: Dave welcomes Second Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden and actor Ted Danson from the CBS drama series "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation".

title: Dr. Jill Biden, Ted Danson

title: Jonah Hill, Paula Abdul, Coldplay

overview: Dave welcomes actor Jonah Hill, reality show judge Paula Abdul and musical guest Coldplay.

title: Jonah Hill, Paula Abdul, Coldplay

title: Taylor Lautner, Minka Kelly, Wilco

overview: Dave welcomes actor Taylor Lautner, actress Minka Kelly and musical guest Wilco.

title: Taylor Lautner, Minka Kelly, Wilco

title: Sergeant Dakota Meyer, Sofia Vergara, Chris Cornell

overview: Dave welcomes Medal of Honor recipient Sergeant Dakota Meyer, actress Sofia Vergara and musical guest Chris Cornell.

title: Nathan Fillion, Larry Miller, The Jayhawks

overview: Dave welcomes actor Nathan Fillion, comedian Larry Miller and musical guest Jayhawks.

title: Seth Rogen, Poppy Montgomery, Fleet Foxes

overview: Dave welcomes actor Seth Rogen, Poppy Montgomery from the new CBS drama series "Unforgettable" and musical guest Fleet Foxes.

title: Jack Hanna, Anna Faris

overview: Dave welcomes "Jungle" Jack Hanna and "What's Your Number?" star Anna Faris.

title: Jack Hanna, Anna Faris

title: Anderson Cooper, Nick Offerman, The Knux

overview: Dave welcomes talk show host Anderson Cooper, actor Nick Offerman and musical guest The Knux.

title: Kaley Cuoco, Skipper Bivins & Trent Jackson, Death Cab for Cutie

overview: Dave welcomes actress Kaley Cuoco from the CBS comedy series "The Big Bang Theory", "Hillbilly Handfishin's" Skipper Bivins and Trent Jackson and musical guest Death Cab for Cutie.

title: Samuel L. Jackson, Karen Rontowski, Anne-Sophie Mutter

overview: Dave welcomes actor Samuel L. Jackson, comedian Karen Rontowski and musical guest Anne-Sophie Mutter.

title: Brian Williams, Sting

overview: Dave welcomes news anchor Brian Williams and musical Sting.

title: Brian Williams, Sting

title: Hugh Jackman, Sean Young, Feist

overview: Dave welcomes actor Hugh Jackman, actress Sean Young and musical guest Feist.

title: Hugh Jackman, Sean Young, Feist

title: George Clooney, Mastodon

overview: Dave welcomes actor George Clooney and musical guest Mastodon.

title: George Clooney, Mastodon

title: Caroline Kennedy, dock diving dogs, The Joy Formidable

overview: Dave welcomes author Caroline Kennedy, diving dogs and musical guest The Joy Formidable.

title: Bryan Cranston, Jeff Altman, Garland Jeffreys

overview: Dave welcomes actor Bryan Cranston, comedian Jeff Altman and musical guest Garland Jeffreys.

title: Tracy Morgan, Mike Golic & Mike Greenburg, Mates of State

overview: Dave welcomes actor Tracy Morgan, sportscasters Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic and musical guest Mates of State.

title: Matthew Broderick, horse wrangler Erin Bolster and her horse Tonk, Hunter Hayes

overview: Dave welcomes actor Matthew Broderick, horse wrangler Erin Bolster and her horse Tonk, who saved a young boy's life, and musical guest Hunter Hayes.

title: Bill Clinton, Deer Tick

overview: Dave welcomes former President Bill Clinton and musical guest Deer Tick.

title: Bill Clinton, Deer Tick

title: Bill O'Reilly, Martina McBride

overview: Dave welcomes talk show host/author Bill O'Reilly and musical guest Martina McBride.

title: Bill O'Reilly, Martina McBride

title: Artie Lange, Eddie Brill, Beirut

overview: Dave welcomes comedian/radio host Artie Lange and comedian Eddie Brill and musical guest Beirut.

title: Artie Lange, Eddie Brill, Beirut

title: Salma Hayek, Keith Olbermann, Jane's Addiction

overview: Dave welcomes actress Selma Hayek, talk show host Keith Olbermann and musical guest Jane's Addiction.

title: Eddie Murphy, Jane Levy, Mayer Hawthorne

overview: Dave welcomes actor Eddie Murphy, actress Jane Levy and musical guest Mayer Hawthorne.

title: Justin Timberlake, Jennifer Esposito, The Civil Wars

overview: Dave welcomes actor Justin Timberlake, actress Jennifer Esposito and musical guest The Civil Wars.

title: Johnny Depp, Foster the People

overview: Dave welcomes actor Johnny Depp and musical guest Foster The People.

title: Johnny Depp, Foster the People

title: Tom Brokaw, Myq Kaplan, The Head & The Heart

overview: Dave welcomes news anchor Tom Brokaw, comedian Myq Kaplan, and musical guest The Head & The Heart.

title: Tony La Russa, Jesse Eisenberg, Puscifer

title: Ben Stiller, Whitney Cummings

title: Ben Stiller, Whitney Cummings

title: Condoleezza Rice

title: Condoleezza Rice

title: Mark Harmon, Mike Judge, Top Ten by Matt Lauer, Eli Young Band

overview: "Beavis & Butt-Head" creator Mike Judge entertains with a dialogue and voices from a recent episode.

title: Bill Cosby, Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit

overview: Dave welcomes comedian Bill Cosby and musical guest Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit.

title: Robert Pattinson, Annie Leibovitz, David Crosby and Graham Nash

overview: Dave welcomes actor Robert Pattinson, photographer Annie Leibovitz, and musical guests David Crosby and Graham Nash.

title: Adam Sandler, Peter Gabriel

overview: Dave welcomes actor Adam Sandler and musical guest Peter Gabriel.

title: Adam Sandler, Peter Gabriel

title: Stupid Humans Tricks, Katie Holmes, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds

overview: Dave welcomes actress Katie Holmes, musical guest Noel Ghallager's High Flying Birds, and a Top Ten List presented by Texas Governor Rick Perry. Also, Stupid Humans Tricks.

title: Steve Martin, Felicity Jones, Lonesome River Band feat. Steve Martin

overview: Dave welcomes actor Steve Martin and actress Felicity Jones.

title: Jason Segel, Jamie Oliver, The Kooks

overview: Dave welcomes actor Jason Segal from the CBS comedy series "How I Met Your Mother," chef Jamie Oliver, and musical guest The Kooks.

title: Jason Segel, Jamie Oliver, The Kooks

title: Bill Maher, Nikki Reed, Foo Fighters feat. Joan Jet

overview: Dave welcomes comedian/talk show host Bill Maher, actress Nikki Reed, and musical guests Foo Fighters featuring Joan Jet.

title: Jerry Seinfeld, Lykke Li

overview: Dave welcomes comedian Jerry Seinfeld and musical guest Lykke Li.

title: Jerry Seinfeld, Lykke Li

title: Regis Philbin, John Fogerty

overview: Dave welcomes talk show host Regis Philbin and musical guest John Fogerty. See what happens when Regis Philbin takes a ride on his retirement gift from Dave, a new Vespa.

title: Regis Philbin, John Fogerty

title: Herman Cain, Grouplove

overview: Dave welcomes republican presidential candidate Herman Cain, and musical guest Grouplove.

title: Herman Cain, Grouplove

title: Andy Kindler, Ty Burrell, Gayle King, Needtobreathe

overview: Dave welcomes actor Ty Burrell, CBS News' Gayle King, and musical guest Needtobreath. Andy hangs out with the guys from American Pickers. Top Ten Other Articles In The Al Qaeda Magazine. What does the "Modern Family" star's family think about him being named one of People's Sexiest Men? The star of CBS' new morning show talks about her new co-star and her old friend Oprah.

title: Amy Sedaris, Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo, Sondre Lerche

overview: Dave welcomes actress Amy Sedaris, radio host Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo, and musical guest Sondre Lerche.

title: Justin Bieber, Brian Regan, FreeSol

overview: Dave welcomes musician Justin Bieber, comedian Brian Regan, and musical guest Freesol. Top Ten Signs You Ate Too Much At Thanksgiving Dinner. The pop star talks about the paternity case and his DNA test.

title: Justin Bieber, Brian Regan, FreeSol

title: Jonah Hill, Kristen Johnston, Ryan Adams

overview:
Dave welcomes actor Jonah Hill, actress Kristen Johnston, and musical guest Ryan Adams.

Do all celebrities know each other? Jonah's mom thinks so.

Kristen tells Dave about her drug problem.

title: Matt Damon, Shelby Lynne

overview:
Dave welcomes actor Matt Damon and musical guest Shelby Lynne.

Rupert Jee selects a fan to pose with Dave for their 2011 holiday card.

Top Ten Ways the Super Earth Is Different From Earth.

Matt Damon tells of someone who didn't want their photo with him. Plus: Matt and Dave pose for their holiday card.

The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter performs "Revelation Road."

title: Matt Damon, Shelby Lynne

title: Jessica Biel, Tom Dreesen, The Black Keys

overview:
Dave welcomes actress Jessica Biel, comedian Tom Dreesen, and musical guest The Black Keys.

Top Ten Messages Left On Rod Blagojevich's Answering Machine.

There are a ton of big stars in "New Year's Eve," but did Jessica actually meet any of them?

The Black Keys play their hit song 'Gold On The Ceiling' off their new album El Camino.

title: Charlize Theron, Kevin Nealon, Blitzen Trapper

overview:
Dave welcomes actress Charlize Theron, comedian Kevin Nealon, and musical guest Blitzen Trapper.

Top Ten Signs Your Local News Team Is Drunk.

Down and dirty trains that go backwards for seven hours? "Young Adult" star Charlize Theron tells Dave about her recent trip through Spain.

Former "SNL" cast member Kevin Nealon recalls meeting Arnold Schwarzenegger for a "Hans and Franz" skit.

Blitzen Trapper performing "Might Find It Cheap" from their album, "American Goldwing."

title: David Duchovny, Comedian Hugh Fink, Young Jeezy

overview:
Dave welcomes comic Hugh Fink and musical guest Young Jeezy.

Top Ten Signs You're At A Bad Mall.

He went to meditate, but all David got was a big pile of horsesh**.

Hugh performs stand-up.

title: Scarlett Johansson, Julie Chen, Top Ten by the 2011 Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III

overview:
Dave welcomes actress Scarlett Johansson, Julie Chen, host of the CBS daytime talk show "The Talk", and a Top Ten List presented by Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III.

Top Ten Thoughts That Went Through Robert Griffin III's Mind When He Won The Heisman Trophy.

Scarlett and Dave talk about the naked photos that were hacked from her phone.

Now that she's moved to LA, Julie finds New York City much more charming than before.

title: Barbara Walters, Bill Hader, Wild Flag

overview:
Dave welcomes journalist/talk show host Barbara Walters, actor/comedian Bill Hader, and musical guest Wild Flag.

Top Ten Signs the Candidates Have Debate Fatigue.

Dave knows the identity of Barbara Walters' most fascinating person of the year, but will he keep it a mystery?

Bill Hader recounts a family ski trip where Dad took the wrong trail.

Wild Flag makes their network television debut with the song "Romance" from their self-titled CD.

title: Barbara Walters, Bill Hader, Wild Flag

title: Robert Downey Jr., Rooney Mara

overview:
Dave welcomes actor Robert Downey Jr. and actress Rooney Mara.

Top Ten Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Demands For Returning Our Drone.

From alpacas to kitties, Robert runs down the list of animals on his family farm.

Rooney talks about how hard it was to shake her "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" character. The "Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" star gets wasted to get the role.

title: Robert Downey Jr., Rooney Mara

title: Tom Hanks, My Morning Jacket

overview:
Dave welcomes actor Tom Hanks and musical guest My Morning Jacket.

He's brought his own mistletoe! Tom Hanks shares an intimate Christmas greeting with Dave's viewers. Don't miss the excitement as Tom Hanks unveils the trailer for his new Pop Tart HBO mini-series.

My Morning Jacket performs "Outta My System" from their new release, "Circuital".

title: Tom Hanks, My Morning Jacket

title: Jude Law, Bob Sarlatte, Gary Clark Jr.

overview:
Dave welcomes actor Jude Law, comedian Bob Sarlatte and musical guest Gary Clark Jr.

Jude Law recalls the last night of a stage production when fake booze was replaced with the real deal.

The multi-talented singer-songwriter from Texas performs "Bright Lights" from his debut EP.

title: Jude Law, Bob Sarlatte, Gary Clark Jr.

title: Tom Cruise, Anthony Hamilton, Top Ten by Mitt Romney

overview: Dave welcomes actor Tom Cruise and musical guest Anthony Hamilton. Featuring a Top Ten List presented by former Governor Mitt Romney.

title: Harry Connick Jr., Scott Van Pelt, Mariachi El Bronx

title: Jon Huntsman, J. Cole

title: Jon Huntsman, J. Cole

title: Anderson Cooper, Lindsey Vonn, Childish Gambino

overview: Dave welcomes journalist/talk show host Anderson Cooper, Olympic skiing champion Lindsey Vonn, and musical guest Childish Gambino.

title: Jay Thomas, David Hyde Pierce, Darlene Love

overview: Dave welcomes actor Jay Thomas, David Hyde Pierce and musical guest Darlene Love.

Season 19

title: Will Arnett, Lisa Lampanelli, Guided by Voices

title: Brian Williams, WU LYF

title: Brian Williams, WU LYF

title: Tina Fey, Jeremy Irvine, Barr Brothers

overview: Tina Fey Vandalizes Dave's Car. Jeremy Irvine tells Dave about his quick rise to stardom in "War Horse."

title: Tina Fey, Jeremy Irvine, Barr Brothers

title: Kristen Bell, Dan Naturman, Blind Pilot

overview: Dave welcomes actress Kristen Bell and musical guest Blind Pilot.

title: Kristen Bell, Dan Naturman, Blind Pilot

title: Mark Wahlberg, Heather Morris, Snow Patrol

overview:
Dave welcomes actor Mark Wahlberg, actress Heather Morris, and musical guest Snow Patrol.

"Top Ten Ways Kim Jong Un Celebrated His Birthday".

The Glee star turns filmmaker with a special video for Dave.

title: Kate Beckinsale, Marv Albert, The Little Willies

overview: Dave welcomes Kate Beckinsale, Bloopers with Marv Albert, and music from The Little Willies.

title: Dolly Parton, Alan Zweibel

overview:
Dave welcomes musician Dolly Parton and writer Alan Zweibel.

Top Ten Things Kim Jong-Un Wants To Accomplish As Supreme Commander of North Korea.

What's proper bus etiquette? Dolly airs out all the details.

A charity lunch date turns into a nightmare for Alan.

title: Dolly Parton, Alan Zweibel

title: Sen. John McCain, Johnny Winter

overview: Dave welcomes Senator John McCain and musical guest Johnny Winter.

title: Sen. John McCain, Johnny Winter

title: Viggo Mortensen, Dennis Regan, Tony Bennett

title: Simon Baker, Elizabeth Banks, Seal

title: Simon Baker, Elizabeth Banks, Seal

title: Ricky Gervais, Jessica Chastain, Kathleen Edwards

overview: Dave welcomes actor Ricky Gervais, actress Jessica Chastain, and musical guest Kathleen Edwards.

title: Marg Helgenberger, Michael Fassbender, Ellie Goulding

overview: Dave welcomes actress Marg Helgenberger from the CBS drama series "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," actor Michael Fassbender, and musical guest Ellie Goulding.

title: Kathy Griffin, Simon Helberg, Joseph Arthur

overview: Dave welcomes comedian Kathy Griffin, actor Simon Helberg from the CBS comedy series "The Big Bang Theory," and musical guest Joseph Aurthur.

title: Dana Carvey, Jon Fisch, Los Campesinos!

overview: Dave welcomes comedian Dana Carvey, Jon Fisch and musical guest Los Campesinos! performs.

title: Dana Carvey, Jon Fisch, Los Campesinos!

title: Jennifer Lopez, Rob Schneider, James McCartney

overview: Dave welcomes actress Jennifer Lopez, actor Rob Schneider form the CBS comedy series "Rob!", and musical guest James McCartney.

title: Bill Murray, Girls' Generation

overview: Dave welcomes actor Bill Murray and musical guest Girls' Generation.

title: Bill Murray, Girls' Generation

title: Howard Stern, The Airborne Toxic Event

overview: Dave welcomes radio host Howard Stern and musical guest The Airborne Toxic Event.

title: Howard Stern, The Airborne Toxic Event

title: Michelle Williams, Jake Johannsen, Ziggy Marley

overview:
Dave welcomes actress Michelle Williams, comic Jake Johannsen and musical guest Ziggy Marley.

Top Ten Super Bowl Fun Facts.

Why wasn't Michelle paying attention to her Academy Awards nominations announcement?

title: Eli Manning, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Die Antwoord

overview:
Highlights from Biff's big day at the Super Bowl in Indianapolis.

Dave's "favorite" Manning talks about his brother Peyton's football future.

Sarah embarrasses herself in front of a group of punk kids.

The South African rap-rave group performs "I Fink U Freeky."

title: Denzel Washington, The Fray

overview: Dave welcomes actor Denzel Washington and musical guest The Fray.

title: Denzel Washington, The Fray

title: Ryan Reynolds, Ellie Kemper, Dierks Bentley

overview:
Dave welcomes actor Ryan Reynolds, actress Ellie Kemper, and musical guest Dierks Bentley.

Before "The Office," there was "The Man Under The Stairs."

title: David Spade, Betty Wright

overview: Dave welcomes actor David Spade from the CBS comedy series "Rules Of Engagement" and musical guest Betty Wright.

title: David Spade, Betty Wright

title: Reese Witherspoon, Michael Weatherly, Top Ten by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit models, Kasabian

overview:
Dave welcomes actress Reese Witherspoon, a Top Ten List with 10 of the 2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit models and the reveal of the 2012 cover model, actor Michael Weatherly from the CBS drama series "NCIS", and musical guests Kasabian.

Top Ten Reasons This Year's 'Sports Illustrated' Swimsuit Issue Is The Best One Ever.

title: Viola Davis, the 2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model, Mark Ronson, Erykah Badu, The Dap-Kings, Zigaboo Modeliste

overview: Dave welcomes actress Viola Davis, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Cover Model Kate Upton, and musical guests Mark Ronson and Erykah Badu.

title: Jon Stewart, American Bagging Champion Stephanie Teteak, Yelawolf with Kid Rock

overview: Dave welcomes TV show host Jon Stewart, American Bagging Champion Stephanie Teteak, and musical guests Yelawolf and Kid Rock.

title: Joan Rivers, Andrew Lincoln, Jason Mraz

overview: Dave welcomes comedian Joan Rivers, actor Andrew Lincoln, and musical guest Jason Mraz.

title: Joan Rivers, Andrew Lincoln, Jason Mraz

title: Kristen Wiig, Mike Birbiglia, Butch Walker and the Black Widows

overview: The Academy Award nominee Kristen Wiig takes a tumble in front of pretty boy Brad Pitt.

title: Jack Hanna, Jesse Tyler Ferguson

overview: Dave welcomes animal expert "Jungle" Jack Hanna and actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson.

title: Jack Hanna, Jesse Tyler Ferguson

title: Alec Baldwin, Eric Hutchinson

overview:
Dave welcomes actor Alec Baldwin and musical guest Eric Hutchinson.

Alec Baldwin talks about losing weight by going sugar free while Dave extols the virtues of Mexican Coke.

title: Alec Baldwin, Eric Hutchinson

title: Paul Rudd, John Witherspoon, Heartless Bastards

title: Kristin Chenoweth, Joe Scarborough, K'naan featuring Nelly Furtado

overview: What happened to Kristin Chenoweth's formerly perky eyes? Why is Kristin Chenoweth wearing sunglasses? Find out when she tells Dave about the problem with her eyelash extensions.

title: Matthew Broderick, Nick Griffin, We Are Augustines

overview: Dave welcomes actor Matthew Broderick, comedian Nick Griffin, and musical guests We Are Augustines.

title: Ed Helms, Dan Patrick, Lyle Lovett

overview: Dave welcomes actor Ed Helms, sportscaster Dan Patrick, and musical guest Lyle Lovett.

title: Ed Helms, Dan Patrick, Lyle Lovett

title: Nathan Lane, Pauley Perrette, Estelle

overview: Dave welcomes actor Nathan Lane, actress Pauley Perrette from the CBS drama series "NCIS" and musical guest Estelle.

title: Nathan Lane, Pauley Perrette, Estelle

title: Neil Patrick Harris, Taylor Kitsch, Robert Glasper Experiment featuring Lupe Fiasco & Bilal

overview:
Dave and Neil Patrick Harris have an awkward green room encounter.

The Late Show cue card takes you into the weird world of candle-making.

Top Ten Frequently Asked Questions About Leap Year.

After years of speculation, Neil reveals the big "How I Met Your Mother" secret.

The "John Carter" star runs into some trouble on his way to work in the Philippines.

The Robert Glasper Experiment featuring Lupe Fiasco and Bilal perform "Always Shine" from the CD, "Black Radio."

title: Jon Hamm, Ted Alexandro, White Rabbits

title: Jon Hamm, Ted Alexandro, White Rabbits

title: Will Ferrell, Jon Bernthal

overview: Dave welcomes actor Will Ferrell and actor Jon Bernthal.

title: Will Ferrell, Jon Bernthal

title: Amanda Peet, Nick Offerman, Top Ten by Cee-Lo Green, The Chieftains with the Low Anthem

overview: Dave welcomes actress Amanda Peet and actor Nick Offerman. Musical guests The Chieftains with Low Anthem and a Top Ten List presented by musician Cee Lo Green.

title: Martin Short, The Ting Tings

overview:
Dave welcomes actor Martin Short and musical guests The Ting Tings.

Martin upsets a famous female broadcaster and her husband (but it's not Connie Chung and Maury Povich).

title: Martin Short, The Ting Tings

title: Michelle Obama, Esperanza Spalding

overview: Dave welcomes First Lady Michelle Obama and musical guest Esperanza Spalding.

title: Michelle Obama, Esperanza Spalding

title: Jennifer Lawrence, Gail Collins, The Shins

overview:
Dave welcomes actress Jennifer Lawrence, journalist/author Gail Collins and musical guests The Shins.

"Hunger Games" star Jennifer Lawrence tells Dave how she hates watching herself on the big screen.

title: Debra Messing, Josh Hutcherson, Oberhofer

overview:
Dave welcomes actress Debra Messing, actor Josh Hutcherson, and musical guests Oberhofer.

The "Smash" star discovers a lot of fake Debra Messings on Twitter.

title: Rachel Maddow, Timothy Olyphant, Train

overview: Dave welcomes journalist Rachel Maddow, actor Timothy Olyphant, and musical guests Train.

title: Rachel Maddow, Timothy Olyphant, Train

title: Jason Sudeikis, Lionel Richie, Jason Aldean

overview:
Dave welcomes actor Jason Sudeikis, musician Lionel Richie, and musical guests Lionel Richie with Jason Aldean.

A lesson in bad parenting: Jason Sudeikis recalls how his Dad once took his ticket to a Final Four game and invited a friend instead. Jason Sudeikis shows Dave a special bat he received from Kansas City Royal and Hall of Famer George Brett.

title: Chris Elliott, Mohamed Nasheed, Justin Townes Earle

overview: Dave welcomes actor/comedian Chris Elliott, former President of the Maldives/climate change activist Mohamed Nasheed, and musical guest Justin Townes Earle.

title: Tracy Morgan, Jim Rome, The Broadway musical 'Once'

overview: Dave welcomes actor/comedian Tracy Morgan, sportscaster Jim Rome, and a performance from the Broadway musical “Once.”

title: Megan Mullally, Joe Wong, Band of Skulls

overview: Dave welcomes actress Megan Mullally, comedian Joe Wong, and musical guest Band of Skulls.

title: Keith Olbermann, Allison Williams, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real

overview:
Dave welcomes talk show host Keith Olbermann, actress/singer Allison Williams, and musical guests Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real.

Top Ten Questions Received by the Marshmallow Peeps Hotline.

Keith Olbermann addresses allegations surrounding his departure from Current TV.

Allison Williams, star of Girls, talks about having news anchor Brian Williams as her dad.

title: Kiefer Sutherland, Eugene Levy, The Punch Brothers

overview:
Dave welcomes actor Kiefer Sutherland, actor Eugene Levy, and musical guests The Punch Brothers.

Top Ten Sneezes.

Kiefer tries to keep up with his energetic grandkids.

Eugene, Paul Shaffer and Martin Short form a Rat Pack of old Jewish guys.

title: Ricky Gervais, Cobie Smulders, Tennis

overview:
Biff Henderson hangs with Jeter, Reggie and more at NY Yankees Spring Training.

Ricky Gervais brings Dave an age-appropriate gift for his upcoming birthday.

Cobie Smulders worked in Europe as a model when she was 17, but didn't party. True or false?

title: Ricky Gervais, Cobie Smulders, Tennis

title: Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Jim Gaffigan, Kaiser Chiefs

overview:
Dave welcomes Basketball legends Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, comedian Jim Gaffigan, and musical guests Kaiser Chiefs.

They were competitors on the court, but how did Magic Johnson and Larry Bird get along off the court?

title: Billy Crystal, Alabama Shakes

overview:
Dave welcomes actor Billy Crystal and musical guests Alabama Shakes.

In celebration of Dave's 65th birthday, Billy Crystal shares a special video he created for the occasion. Billy Crystal shares his great old showbiz story about comedian Red Foxx.

title: Billy Crystal, Alabama Shakes

title: Jason Segel, Zach Wahls, Fun

overview: Dave welcomes Actor Jason Segel from the CBS comedy series 'How I Met Your Mother,' author Zach Wahls, musical guests Fun, and a Top Ten List presented by Chicago White Sox perfect game pitcher Philip Humber.

title: Jason Segel, Zach Wahls, Fun

title: Amy Poehler, Wendy Williams, Trampled by Turtles

overview:
Dave welcomes actress Amy Poehler, talk show host/actress Wendy Williams, and musical guests Trampled by Turtles.

"Parks and Recreation" star Amy Poehler talks about her two kids. Is her oldest son watching her every move?

title: Rob Lowe, Gov. Brian Schweitzer, The War on Drugs

overview:
Dave welcomes actor Rob Lowe, Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer, and musical guests The War on Drugs.

Rob reveals the source of his tweet about Peyton Manning.

title: Robin Williams, Andrew Luck

overview:
Dave welcomes actor Robin Williams and prospective NFL #1 draft pick Andrew Luck.

Robin Williams: Secret Service Scandal.

title: Robin Williams, Andrew Luck

title: Madden NFL 13 Cover Calvin Johnson, Chris Hemsworth, Darrell Hammond, Miike Snow

overview:
Dave welcomes actor Chris Hemsworth, comedian Darrell Hammond and musical guest Miike Snow.

How well does Chris know the other Avengers? Dave puts him to the test.

Sue Hum Tells Don Rickles Jokes.

title: Don Rickles, Carrie Underwood

overview:
Dave welcomes Comedian Don Rickles and musical guest Carrie Underwood.

Regis crashes the party to tell a story about Don Rickles and Frank Sinatra.

title: Don Rickles, Carrie Underwood

title: Seth Meyers, Krysten Ritter, Father John Misty

overview:
Dave welcomes Comedian Seth Meyers, actress Krysten Ritter, and musical guest Father John Misty.

Seth Meyers recalls his faux pas when meeting President Obama at last year's White House Correspondents Dinner.

title: Stupid Pet Tricks, Johnny Galecki, Norah Jones

overview:
An all-new group of animals joins Dave for Stupid Pet Tricks.

Johnny Galecki's Anatomy Lesson. Johnny Galecki learns about female anatomy from a 6-year old kid.

title: Stephen Colbert, Chloe Grace Moretz, The cast of 'Nice Work If You Can Get It'

overview:
Dave welcomes talk show host Stephen Colbert, actress Chloe Grace Moretz, and a performance from the Broadway musical Nice Work If You Can Get It.

Stephen Colbert's Super PAC.

Chloe Grace Moretz describes her first awkward encounter with "Dark Shadows" co-star Johnny Depp.

title: Anderson Cooper, Yves Rossy, Electric Guest

overview:
Dave welcomes journalist Anderson Cooper, aviation enthusiast/ inventor Yves "Jetman" Rossy and musical guest Electric Guess.

Anderson Cooper and Dave compare notes on comedian Kathy Griffin.

title: Jim Parsons, Mika Brzezinski, Macy Gray

overview: Jimmy Carter in a Speedo? "Morning Joe" co-host Mika Brzezinski shares colorful stories from her past.

title: Jim Parsons, Mika Brzezinski, Macy Gray

title: Eva Longoria, Tom Dreesen, Florence and The Machine

overview: Dave welcomes Actress Eva Longoria, comedian Tom Dreesen, musical guests Florence and the Machine, and musician Booker T. Jones sits in with Paul Shaffer and the CBS Orchestra.

title: Kid Scientists, Elizabeth Banks, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

overview:
Dave welcomes Kid Scientists, actress Elizabeth Banks, and musical guests Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros.

Kid Scientist Cairo Lawrence demonstrates her "Newtonian Headgear". Kid Scientist Jack Brandt demonstrates the "Can Crush".

Elizabeth Banks recalls a family road trip where her sister got left behind at a McDonald's.

title: Jon Cryer, Tommy Johnagin, M. Ward

overview:
Dave welcomes actor Jon Cryer from the CBS comedy series "Two and a Half Men", comedian Tommy Johnagin and musical guest M.Ward.

Jon's German fans get a surprise when they visit his star on the Walk of Fame.

title: Jon Cryer, Tommy Johnagin, M. Ward

title: Kelly Ripa, Adam Scott, Tenacious D

overview: Dave welcomes talk show host Kelly Ripa, actor Adam Scott, and musical guests Tenacious D.

title: Kelly Ripa, Adam Scott, Tenacious D

title: Brian Williams, El-P

overview:
Dave welcomes news anchor Brian Williams and musical guests El-P.

See what Brian Williams is up to when Dave turns on the camera in the "Late Show" Green Room.

title: Brian Williams, El-P

title: Betty White, Moses Maddox, Best Coast

overview:
Dave welcomes actress Betty White, former U.S. Marine Corporal Moses Maddox, and musical guests Best Coast.

Betty White Gets Hot With Regis. He played a gay hairdresser on Betty's show, but apparently Regis is quite the ladies' man.

title: Betty White, Moses Maddox, Best Coast

title: Conan O'Brien, Regina Spektor, John Mayer

overview:
Dave welcomes late night talk show host Conan O'Brien, musical guest Regina Spektor, and musician John Mayer sits in with Paul Shaffer & the CBS Orchestra.

Conan O'Brien tells Dave about the differences between himself and Jay Leno. Conan O'Brien tells what happened when his son had a hunger fit before meeting President Obama.

title: Sacha Baron Cohen, Julie Chen, Beach House

overview:
Dave welcomes actor Sacha Baron Cohen, Julie Chen, co-host of the CBS daytime talk show "The Talk" and musical guests Beach House.

Find out why Sacha Baron Cohen is better off staying at home than attending star-studded Hollywood parties.

"The Talk" host Julie Chen tells tales of Martha Stewart and Howard Stern.

title: Lea Michele, Barry Sonnenfeld, Shaolin Warriors of Ringling Bros

overview:
Dave welcomes actress Lea Michele and director Barry Sonnenfeld.

The Glee star explains her family's unusual tradition of getting inked.

The Men in Black director explains how he deals with big-time actors like Will Smith and Josh Brolin.

The "award-winning" martial artists from Ringling Brothers takes on the 48 Blades of Doom.

title: Will Smith, Gossip

overview: Will Smith made an appearance on the "Late Show with David Letterman" and discussed his slapping of a reporter who kissed him on the "Men in Black 3" Moscow red carpet.

title: Will Smith, Gossip

title: Piedmont Bird Callers, Bill O'Reilly, Pitbull

overview:
Dave welcomes The Piedmont Bird Callers, talk show host Bill O'Reilly, and musical guest Pitbull.

They may not agree on politics, but will Dave and Bill come together for a friendly fist bump?

title: Joan Rivers, Dario Franchitti, Silversun Pickups

overview:
Dave welcomes Comedian Joan Rivers, Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti, and musical guests Silversun Pickups.

Joan Rivers Licks The Queen. Joan talks about her "close friends" in England's Royal Family.

Dave and Dario discuss the exciting final lap of this year's Indianapolis 500.

title: Neil Patrick Harris, Noomi Rapace, Alan Jackson

overview:
First Lady Michelle Obama presents the "Top Ten Fun Facts About Gardening."

Tony Awards host Neil Patrick Harris tells what it's like to be interviewed by Oprah in your own home.

Alan Jackson performing "So You Don't Have To Love Me Anymore" from his CD, "Thirty Miles West."

title: Jane Fonda, Mayor of London Boris Johnson, Jimmy Cliff

overview:
Dave welcomes actress Jane Fonda, Mayor of London Boris Johnson, and musical guest Jimmy Cliff.

Dave discovers something disturbing when he takes a look back at Jane's workout videos.

The mayor talks about London, Michael Bloomberg and his hair.

title: Bill Murray, The Temper Trap

overview:
Dave welcomes actor Bill Murray and musical guests The Temper Trap.

Top Ten Other Superhero Revelations.

Will there be a "Ghostbusters 3"? Bill Murray tells Dave what it will take to make that happen. How tough is the crowd at the Cannes Film Festival? Bill Murray explains. Bill Murray tells of his "Hollywood fight" with Chevy Chase. Plus: how things have changed at SNL. Following the likes of Tupac, Marilyn Monroe, Sinatra and Elvis, Bill Murray introduces his very own hologram.

title: Bill Murray, The Temper Trap

title: Mark Wahlberg, Sebastian Vettel, Black Box Revelation

overview:
Dave welcomes actor Mark Wahlberg, Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel, and musical guests Black Box Revelation.

Mark talks about being the "dumbest f**ker ever" during his time in prison.

The Formula One champion talks about what it takes to drive in New Jersey.

Black Box Revelation performing "High on a Wire" from their CD release, "My Perception."

title: Jack Hanna, Patti Smith

overview:
Dave welcomes animal expert Jack Hanna, musical guest Patti Smith, and musician Bootsy Collins sits in with Paul Shaffer and the CBS Orchestra.

Top Ten Other White House Leaks.

Can a camel have a drinking problem? Dave think so in the latest visit from "Jungle" Jack Hanna and his animals.

Patti Smith performs the title track from her album, "Banga."

title: Jack Hanna, Patti Smith

title: Adam Sandler, Jerry Douglas

overview: Adam remembers the first time he heard his father curse. Adam gives his 3-year old daughter an adult chore. Adam admits that he and the other SNL guys used to follow Dave around at NBC.

title: Adam Sandler, Jerry Douglas

title: Regis Philbin, Lenny Marcus, Elizabeth Cook

overview:
Dave welcomes talk show host Regis Philbin, comedian Lenny Marcus, and musical guest Elizabeth Cook.

Regis Philbin recounts how he took a spill on the Vespa that Dave gifted him. Regis guest-stars on Betty White's show, but were the co-stars ever a couple?

title: Denis Leary, Olivia Wilde, The Pierces

overview:
Dave welcomes actor Denis Leary, actress Olivia Wilde, and musical guests The Pierces.

The San Francisco Giants perfect game pitcher presents the "Top Ten Things I Want To Achieve Now That I've Thrown A Perfect Game".

Denis has come up with the next killer app idea.

Olivia and boyfriend Jason Sudeikis went to Jamaica, but it turned into a bad Japanese game show.

The duo from Alabama performs "You'll Be Mine" from their album, "You & I."

title: Denis Leary, Olivia Wilde, The Pierces

title: Jeff Daniels, Benjamin Walker, Walk the Moon

overview:
Dave welcomes actor Jeff Daniels, actor Benjamin Walker, and musical guest Walk the Moon.

Top Ten Things an Out-Of-Touch Person Would Say.

Actor and certified RV driver Jeff Daniels tells of becoming a connoisseur of truck stops. Jeff Daniels shares stories about driving his RV around the country.

"Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter" star Benjamin Walker shares a story about performing on Broadway.

title: Alec Baldwin, Michael Kiwanuka

overview:
Dave welcomes actor Alec Baldwin and musical guest Michael Kiwanuka.

To mark the beginning of summer, Dave and Alec go pantsless. Alec sets the record straight about what he was saying to the Daily News photographer. Alec shares some behind the scenes info about Dave's appearance on his podcast. Alec talks about how he had to get loud with the legendary film director.

title: Alec Baldwin, Michael Kiwanuka

title: Justin Bieber, Michael Ian Black

overview:
Dave welcomes musician Justin Bieber and actor/comedian Michael Ian Black.

Top Ten Summer Blockbuster Films About Presidents.

Can the Biebs sing opera? Dave and Paul do their best to make Justin Bieber an opera star. Now that he's graduated from high school, will Justin Bieber be heading off to college? Justin Bieber shows Dave the new tattoo he got in honor of his new CD, "Believe." Justin Bieber talks about celebrating his 18th birthday. Plus: does this mean he'll get out and vote?

title: Justin Bieber, Michael Ian Black

title: Emma Stone, Jimmie Walker, Diamond Rugs

overview:
Dave welcomes actress Emma Stone, comedian Jimmie Walker, and musical guests Diamond Rugs.

Top Ten Things You May Not Know About The United States Supreme Court.

Alan Kalter tests Bill's knowledge of the 70's Oakland Athletics.

After traveling the globe, Emma discovers the one thing that everybody in the world can agree on.

title: Emma Stone, Jimmie Walker, Diamond Rugs

title: LeBron James, Andrew Garfield, Maroon 5

overview:
Dave welcomes Miami Heat star and NBA Finals MVP LeBron James, actor Andrew Garfield and musical guest Maroon 5.

From the world champion Miami Heat, Dave welcomes NBA Finals MVP LeBron James.

"The Amazing Spider-Man" star Andrew Garfield gets some amazing wisdom about life from Dave.

title: LeBron James, Andrew Garfield, Maroon 5

title: Channing Tatum, Scott Pelley, The Gaslight Anthem

overview:
Dave welcomes actor Channing Tatum, Scott Pelley, anchor and managing editor of the CBS Evening News, and musical guests The Gaslight Anthem.

Top Ten Words That Could Be Mistaken For 'Boo'.

Channing Tatum offers to help Dave learn the art of male stripping. Can Channing Tatum outdo Matt Damon with his Matthew McConaughey impression? Channing Tatum tells Dave about his "Survivor"-like experience in the jungles of South America.

Dave gives the CBS Evening News anchor a helpful tip on how to have a long career in broadcasting.

title: Blake Lively, Drew Brees

overview:
Dave welcomes actress Blake Lively and New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees.

Top Ten Least Popular Picnic Offerings.

"Savages" star Blake Lively tells Dave about her last-minute trip to the Super Bowl.

New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees talks about his efforts to reduce the risk of concussions with Dick's Sporting Goods' PACE Program. Quarterback Drew Brees discusses the investigation into a pay-to-injure scheme within the New Orleans Saints.

title: Blake Lively, Drew Brees

title: Ray Romano, Tom Waits, Top Ten by American League All-Stars

overview:
Dave welcomes actor Ray Romano and musical guest Tom Waits. And the Top Ten list presented by 10 American League All-Stars.

Derek Jeter, Josh Hamilton and the American League stars present the "Top Ten Fun Facts About The All-Star Game."

Ray shows off one of his son's odd eBay purchases. Ray explains why he and his wife have two more years left together.

Tom performs "Chicago" from his album, "Bad As Me". The music legend shows off his better mousetrap.

title: Queen Latifah, Fred Armisen, Cory Chisel and the Wandering Sons

overview:
Actress/singer Queen Latifah, actor Fred Armisen, musical guests Cory Chisel and the Wandering Sons, musician Buddy Guy sits in with Paul Shaffer and the CBS Orchestra.

Kayaker/Shark Top Ten.

"Ice Age: Continental Drift" star Queen Latifah gets carried away by the music of blues legend Buddy Guy.

"SNL" star Fred Armisen talks about the making of his TV series, "Portlandia."

title: Bryan Cranston, R.A. Dickey, Zac Brown Band

overview:
Dave welcomes actor Bryan Cranston, New York Mets All-Star pitcher R.A. Dickey and musical guests Zac Brown Band.

Top Ten Superhero Pet Peeves.

Steve Martin moves in on Dave's turf with his own New York City celebrity park.

"Breaking Bad" star Bryan Cranston gets an odd autograph request.

NY Mets All-Star R.A. Dickey demonstrates his crazy knuckleball pitch for Dave.

title: Anne Hathaway, Moody McCarthy, Loudon Wainwright III

overview:
Dave welcomes actress Anne Hathaway, comedian Moody McCarthy, and musical guest Loudon Wainwright III.

Top Ten Other Popular Erotic Novels.

Anne Hathaway talks about performing her own stunts in "The Dark Knight Rises" and the forthcoming "Les Miserables".

title: Morgan Freeman, Gallagher, Nas

title: Morgan Freeman, Gallagher, Nas

title: Roseanne Barr, Aubrey Plaza, Jeff the Brotherhood

overview:
Dave welcomes comedian Roseanne Barr, actress Aubrey Plaza, and musical guest Jeff the Brotherhood.

Top Ten Ways To Describe the Current Weather.

Don't mess with her medical marijuana! Roseanne Barr has a stern warning for President Obama.

She once suffered a stroke, so does actress Aubrey Plaza qualify for medical marijuana?

title: Kyra Sedgwick, Mike Golic and Greenberg, Red Wanting Blue

overview:
Dave welcomes actress Kyra Sedgwick, sportscasters Mike Golic and Mike Greenberg, and musical guest Red Wanting Blue.

Top Ten Questions On The Application To Become Mitt Romney's Running Mate.

Kyra remembers the sights, sounds and smells of New York City in the summer.

Mike Golic and Mike Greenberg talk about the New York Knicks losing Jeremy Lin.

title: Woody Harrelson, Todd Barry, Grafitti6

overview:
Dave welcomes actor Woody Harrelson, comedian Todd Barry, and musical guest Grafitti6.

Top Ten North Korean Hit Songs.

Woody Harrelson tells how he embarrassed himself racing his bike through NYC.

title: Woody Harrelson, Todd Barry, Grafitti6

title: Will Ferrell, Rufus Wainwright

overview:
Dave welcomes actor Will Ferrell and musical guest Rufus Wainwright.

Top Ten Television Shows Not Nominated For An Emmy.

Which big Hollywood star has a little penis? Ask Will Ferrell's son.

title: Will Ferrell, Rufus Wainwright

title: Zach Galifianakis, Former U.S. Army Sgt. Valerie Brown, Allen Stone

overview:
Dave welcomes actor Zach Galifianakis, former U.S. Army Sgt. Valerie Brown, and musical guest Allen Stone.

Dave has some fun with the "Late Show" Hose Cam at the expense movie superstar Zach Galifianakis ("The Campaign"). Awkward! See what happens when "The Campaign" star Zach Galifianakis shows up wearing the same suit as TV's Paul Shaffer. Zach Galifianakis tells how he got co-star Will Ferrell to moon a group of fans.

Dave welcomes former Army Sgt. Valerie Brown to discuss her military service and ongoing job search.

title: Jonah Hill, Dr. Leonard Girardi, Milo Greene

overview:
Dave welcomes actor Jonah Hill, cardiothoracic surgery professor Dr. Leonard Girardi, and musical guest Milo Greene.

Top Ten Excuses Of The Burger King Employee Who Stood In The Lettuce.

Jonah Hill's grandma isn't happy with Martin Scorsese. Find out why.

Dave discusses his heart bypass and more with Dr. Leonard Girardi from NY Med.

title: Joel McHale, Andrew Norelli, Will.I.Am

overview:
Dave welcomes actor Joel McHale, comedian Andrew Norelli, and musical guest Will.I.Am.

Top Ten Nations Competing in the Olympics or Bones in the Human Body.

Biff Henderson hangs out with some of the United States' top athletes.

Are Joel McHale and Chevy Chase fighting behind the scenes at "Community"?

title: Joel McHale, Andrew Norelli, Will.I.Am

title: Andy Samberg, Ashton Eaton, Glen Hansard

overview:
Dave welcomes Andy Samberg, gold medal-winning U.S. Olympic decathlete Ashton Eaton and Glen Hansard performs.

Top Ten Little-Known Facts About Paul Ryan.

Bill Scheft tries to recall numbers of some of the great U.S. track and field Olympic stars.

Andy awkwardly tries to describe the Olympics opening ceremony in one word.

He won the gold medal at the Olympics, but can Ashton Eaton do comedy? The U.S. decathlete breaks down his gold medal-winning performance at the 2012 Olympics.

title: Jennifer Garner, The U.S. Women's Olympic Gymnastics team, Rodriguez

overview:
Dave welcomes the gold medal-winning U.S. Women's Olympic Gymnastics team, actress Jennifer Garner, and musical guest Rodriguez.

Top Ten Other Promotional Corporate Vehicles.

Jennifer Garner loves being 40, but how does hubby Ben Affleck feel about reaching the 4-0?

McKayla Maroney and her US Olympic Gymnastics teammates recreate her infamous "not impressed" face. What sports would they compete in if they weren't gymnasts? Find out when Dave welcomes the gold medal-winning US Women's Olympic Gymnastics team, Kyla, Jordan, McKayla, Aly and Gabby.

title: Tom Brokaw, Dana Vollmer, Beth Orton

overview:
Dave welcomes News anchor Tom Brokaw, U.S. Women's Olympic swimming gold medalist Dana Vollmer, musical guest Beth Orton, and Top Ten List is presented by musician Lionel Richie.

Top Ten Rejected Lionel Richie Song Lyrics.

Rattlesnakes, shock collars and more when Dave and Tom discuss the wild west.

The Olympic swimmer talks about overcoming her medical issues to win gold in London.

title: Tom Brokaw, Dana Vollmer, Beth Orton

title: Kelsey Grammer, Olivia Munn, Train

overview:
An announcement from Augusta National; Obama beer; how Osama bin Laden really died; Dave makes fireworks better; the Mars Curiosity.

Top Ten Congressman Kevin Yoder Excuses.

Kelsey recalls getting choked by a famous actress during an audition.

Olivia went to Sweden and all she saw was some mist on a lake.

title: Kelsey Grammer, Olivia Munn, Train

title: Bill Hader, Mary-Louise Parker, The Walkmen

overview:
Dave welcomes actor/comedian Bill Hader, actress Mary Louise Parker, and musical guest The Walkmen.

How bin Laden Really Died; Misbehaving Politicians; a Skateboarding Goat; a Top Ten list Presented by Members of the United States Air Force; and That Ain't Apple Juice.

title: Rachel Maddow, Serena Williams, Elle King

overview:
Hurricane at the RNC?; "Nobody Cares"; An Apology Template; and the Dave/Trump Thing.

TOP TEN: SIGNS YOUR CONGRESSMAN IS AN IDIOT

Should Rep. Todd Akin quit the Senate race? MSNBC's Rachel Maddow weighs in.

title: Kathy Griffin, Michael Somerville, Josh Turner

overview:
How bin Laden really died; RNC advice for fellow Republicans; a Chris Christie non-fat joke; Dave on Trump; a Top Ten List; the Weekend Late Show; and Alan Kalter Takes You Inside.

TOP TEN: QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF BEFORE BUYING $300 SNEAKERS

title: Jake Gyllenhaal, Sharon Osbourne, Neon Trees

overview:
Happenings at the Republican National Convention; Lance Armstrong; Roger Clemens; Ann and Mitt Romney Lies; a carrot incident, a Top Ten list; and Andy Kindler at the Republican National Convention.

TOP TEN: FRESCO RESTORER EXCUSES

title: Amy Adams, Paul Teutul Sr. & Paul Teutul Jr., Hacienda

overview:
al-Qaeda Want Ad; a New Romney Campaign Commercial; Paul Ryan and Samuel Skinner at the Convention; Chris Christie's Keynote Address; a Top Ten List; Dave Promotes the U.S. Open for CBS, and Andy Kindler with a Report from the Republican National Convention.

TOP TEN: SIGNS YOU'RE NOT ONE OF THE SMARTEST PEOPLE IN THE WORLD

title: Michelle Obama, The Chevin

overview:
Dr. Phil's car; get to know Reince; the national debt clock; the Chris Christie Cholesterol Clock; a new Republican commercial; security is tight at the Late Show; and a Top Ten list.

TOP TEN HIGHLIGHTS OF PAST CONVENTIONS

The First Lady says kids are eating healthier, but do they still play Pong?

title: Michelle Obama, The Chevin

title: Bruce Willis, Brian Regan, The Heavy

overview:
Dave welcomes actor Bruce Willis, comedian Brian Regan, and musical guests The Heavy.

The Late Show's 19th Anniversary; A Greet from a CBS Exec; a Few Looks In on the Republican National Convention; Weekend Late Show; a Top Ten List; and Andy Kindler at the Republican National Convention.

TOP TEN: THINGS WE AT THE LATE SHOW HOPED TO ACCOMPLISH BY OUR 19TH ANNIVERSARY

title: Bruce Willis, Brian Regan, The Heavy

title: Claire Danes, Dwyane Wade, Bob Mould

overview:
Paul Ryan Not Lying; the New Co-Host at LIVE!; Is the Pressure Getting to Barack?; a Top Ten List; a Barack Obama Unfulfilled Campaign Promise; and Biff Henderson at the Democratic National Convention. Biff gets touchy-feely with Geraldo Rivera at the DNC.

TOP TEN: QUESTIONABLE CLAIMS BY PAUL RYAN.

The pregnant Claire Danes. Claire has been coming to the show since she was 16 years old, half a lifetime ago.

DWYANE WADE

He's a two-time and reigning NBA champion with the Miami Heat.

From his new CD "Silver Age" in stores today, the founding member of Hüsker Dü performed "The Descent".

title: Claire Danes, Dwyane Wade, Bob Mould

title: Emma Watson, Julie Chen, Matchbox Twenty

overview:
Political Twins in History; what's happening at the Convention; the new Obama campaign commercial; our team of political analysts standing by; Biff Henderson at the Democratic National Convention, and a Top Ten list presented by First Lady Michelle Obama.

TOP TEN: REASONS TO WATCH THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION - and to present tonight's Top Ten list, plausibly live, First Lady Michelle Obama.

You know her from the Harry Potter films. She now stars in a new film, "The Perks of Being A Wallflower." Emma spent the summer in Iceland working on another film.

She's the host of the CBS daytime talk show, "The Talk". Julie is pleased that Dave is so familiar with "The Talk".

Dave's political analysts: insight or incoherent?

title: Howard Stern, Jason Aldean

overview:
Dave welcomes Howard Stern and musical guest Jason Aldean.

A Mistake at the Convention; a Surprise at the Convention; Biff at the Convention; Weekend Late Show; and a Top Ten List.

Biff gives Senator Patty Murray a shout-out at the DNC.

TOP TEN: SIGNS IT'S TIME FOR A FLIGHT ATTENDANT TO RETIRE

Howard is the day to two girls and Dave asks for some advice. Wait! What? Parenting advice from Howard?

title: Howard Stern, Jason Aldean

title: Joseph Gordon Levitt, Mindy Kaling, Of Gentlemen and Cowards

overview:
Mike Francesca; the Late Show nurse; Who Cares?; a Barack Obama campaign commercial; a new baby; the Late Show softball team; a Top Ten list; Coach's Corner with Mike Singletary; and Dave to receive a Kennedy Center Honor.

Dave makes the worst mistake of his life in front of the CBS nurse.

TOP TEN: CHARACTERISTICS OF THE NEWLY DISCOVERED MONKEY

JGL says he will reveal part of the Batman movie, adding "so if you haven't seen the movie yet, turn off your TV now". Dave jumps in, "Oh, they've done that a long time ago, long before you came out here".

You know her from "The Office," and now Mindy has got herself in deep as the creator, writer, and star of the new FOX comedy series, "The Mindy Project".

title: President Barack Obama

overview:
President Barack Obama discusses the comments made by Mitt Romney in a recently released video.

Dave wants to keep the vacant chair vacant . . . . just in case the President wants to speak to it. Dave and the President talked about the Conventions, the deficit, jobs, the divisiveness in politics, beer in the White House, the Romney tape, and the troubles in Libya, Egypt, and the Middle East.

title: President Barack Obama

title: Michael Strahan, Arthur Meyer

overview:
An upset audience guy; an upset Mitt Romney; an upset Alan Kalter; and a Top Ten list.

Alan Kalter's beautiful mind tries to figure out how Dave became a Kennedy Center Honoree.

TOP TEN: MITT ROMNEY PET PEEVES ABOUT AMERICANS

He's the new co-host of "Live! With Kelly and Michael" beating out the 53% Romney likes.

 "We Made This Movie" is Arthur's first film and he is terribly excited, as are his parents in Chicago. Their excitement makes Arthur even more excited . . . but not so excited that he would fly them in for the premiere.

title: Michael Strahan, Arthur Meyer

title: Nathan Lane, Ryan Hunter-Reay, The Killers

overview:
Great Moments on the Campaign Trail; Obama in the House; an Invitation to Mitt; a Top Ten List; Weekend Late Show; and Jesus is On The Line!

TOP TEN: SUGGESTIVE BASEBALL PHRASES

Nathan is a New Yorker and says he is lucky to be alive. He made the mistake of carpooling with Lindsay Lohan.

He's the 2012 IndyCar Series Champion. Ryan drove for Dave for a year-and-a-half in 2007-2008. Dave shows off the Astor Cup with IndyCar champ Ryan Hunter-Reay.

title: Steve Martin, Gotye

overview:
Dave welcomes actor Steve Martin and musical guest Gotye.

Pat Farmer with a question; Slow News Day; What did Dave do during the Emmys; New Books, a Top Ten list; and the recipient of the Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and bluegrass, Mark Johnson.

TOP TEN: LEAST POPULAR SNACKS

Steve is here to perform with year's winner of the annual Steve Martin Prize For Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass.

Dave welcomes the world's richest man, Mexican business magnate with a net worth of 69 billion dollars, Carlos Slim.

GOTYE: from his album, "Making Mirrors," the singer from Australia performed "Eyes Wide Open".

title: Steve Martin, Gotye

title: Stupid Human Tricks, Kaley Cuoco, The Whigs

overview:
Something For the Swedes; Alan is Late for the Show; the Obamas on "The View"; Mitt Trying Out Material; Ahmadinejad Drops By; a Top Ten List; and a Phone Call from the Commissioner of the NFL.

Alan Kalter arrives late after a bad night refereeing the Packers/Seahawks game.

TOP TEN: SIGNS YOU'RE A BAD REFEREE

Kaley was impressed with the balloon through the nose Stupid Human Trick.

title: David Cameron, Jonny Lee Miller

overview:
The U.N. In Memoriam; something for our Dutch friends; more tax returns from Mitt; and a Top Ten list.

TOP TEN: WORDS THAT ALMOST RHYME WITH 'MAHMOUD

Dave and the Prime Minister talk about the Arab Spring, the Euro, the financial state of the U.K., running for the office of Prime Minister, and the successful Summer Olympics and Para Olympics. And Larry the Kitty.

Jonny's in the new CBS drama "Elementary." Jonny is Sherlock Holmes! Playing the role of Dr. Watson is Lucy Liu.

title: David Cameron, Jonny Lee Miller

title: Jimmy Fallon, Neil Young, Lupe Fiasco

overview:
Ahmadinejad at the U.N.; a New Mitt Release; Mitt on the Campaign; the Zogby Poll; and a CBS Promo.

Jimmy Fallon - star and host of "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon." And he's the executive producer of the new NBC show, "Guys with Kids," Wednesdays at 8:30.

Neil's "music player" is called the Pono. It promises to be better than anything you've experienced before. He shows off the prototype at the desk.

title: Jimmy Fallon, Neil Young, Lupe Fiasco

title: Regis Philbin, Tom Dreesen, Dwight Yoakam

overview:
Ahmadinejad in New York, the ancient papyrus; a Top Ten list; and Dave makes a plea to Mitt.

TOP TEN REASONS MITT ROMNEY SHOULD APPEAR ON THE SHOW

Our favorite uncle!! Dave is happy to see his old friend. What has Regis been up to? What did he do last night?

Tom is in Clint Eastwood's new film, "Trouble With The Curve." We take a look at Tom's entire performance in the film.

title: Stephen Colbert, Theresa Caputo, Martha Wash

overview:
Fox News highlight; Mitt zingers; Memorable Debate Comebacks; Dave's Voter Guide; and a Top Ten list.

TOP TEN: WORST POLITICIAN EXCUSES

The very funny Mr. Colbert hosts the very successful "The Colbert Report" on the Comedy Central. Colbert was a recent guest on the new Oprah show, "Oprah's Next Chapter".

Theresa is able to make a connection. She admits to feeling someone in the green room. She's the Long Island Medium. She talks to dead people, or as she calls it, people who have crossed-over.

title: Martin Short, Kat Dennings

overview:
Genius Grants; the U.S. Postal Service; a Top Ten List; and a Mitt Romney on the Late Show Simulation.

TOP TEN: THINGS OVERHEARD WHEN JUSTIN BIEBER URPED

To allay any concerns the Romney campaign may have, we decided to offer this simulation of how his appearance would go.

Mr. Short is full of compliments for Dave, impressed with Dave's youthful hair and skin . . . the skin not firm, but very youthful.

Kat, short for Katherine, is from the hit CBS comedy series, "2 Broke Girls."

title: Martin Short, Kat Dennings

title: Tina Fey, Rick Santorum, LP

overview:
The new NFL uniforms; American Airlines explains; a debate promo from Telemundo; and a Top Ten list.

TOP TEN: SIGNS YOU HAVE A BAD DEBATE MODERATOR

TINA FEY - it's the 7th and final season of "30 Rock".

The divisiveness in Washington is not reflected in the people across America -C-SPAN has created a stage for the Congress to perform. This has a lot to do with why nothing gets done.

From her CD, "Into The Wild", LP performed "Into The Wild".

title: Tina Fey, Rick Santorum, LP

title: Craig Ferguson, Anna Kendrick, The Raveonettes

overview:
A Debate Highlight; Body Language; Depression Medication; Jim Lehrer: Tough Gig; What's New with Mitt; a Top Ten List; Funding Cut at PBS; a Simulation of Mitt Romney in the Guest Chair.

TOP TEN PRESIDENT OBAMA EXCUSES  - why such a poor performance Wednesday night?

Craig has moved his "Late Late Show" into a new studio. The old one was small . . . small for a studio, but big for a closet.

Anna is now starring in the new film, "Pitch Perfect" about competitive free-style acapella.

title: Billy Crystal, The Wallflowers

overview:
Early Voting; Is a Time Machine Possible?; Results in the Latest Zogby Poll; a Top Ten List; and Weekend Late Show with Bruce and Linda.

TOP TEN: THINGS YOU DON'T EXPECT TO HEAR FROM A PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL PLAYER - NFL players are complaining that the new form-fitting uniforms make them look fat.

Billy is in town to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of "The Princess Bride" at nearby Lincoln Center.

From the forthcoming album, "Glad All Over," The Wallflowers performed "Reboot The Mission".

title: Billy Crystal, The Wallflowers

title: Jack Hanna, Max Greenfield

overview: Animal expert Jack Hanna; from "New Girl," actor Max Greenfield.

title: Jack Hanna, Max Greenfield

title: Kevin James, Chris Elliott, Miguel

title: Kevin James, Chris Elliott, Miguel

title: Salma Hayek Pinault, Nick Offerman, KISS

overview: From "Here Comes the Boom," actress Salma Hayek Pinault; from "Parks and Recreation," actor Nick Offerman; musical guest KISS.

title: Lucy Liu; Rob Corddry; Daughter

overview: From "Elementary," actress Lucy Liu; actor Rob Corddry; musical guests Daughter.

title: Lucy Liu; Rob Corddry; Daughter

title: John Goodman, Jeff Altman, Jamey Johnson with Alison Krauss

overview: From "Trouble with the Curve," actor John Goodman; comic Jeff Altman; musical guests Jamey Johnson with Alison Krauss

title: Tom Hanks; Tony Bennett

overview: From "Cloud Atlas", actor Tom Hanks; musical guest Tony Bennett.

title: Tom Hanks; Tony Bennett

title: Taylor Swift; Rachel Maddow

overview: Musical guest Taylor Swift; political journalist Rachel Maddow.

title: Taylor Swift; Rachel Maddow

title: Bill O'Reilly; Nicole Snooki Polizzi; The Lumineers

overview: Journalist Bill O'Reilly; reality television star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi; musical guests The Lumineers.

title: Donald Trump; Adam Levine; Carly Rae Jepsen

overview: Real estate mogul Donald Trump; from "The Voice," musician Adam Levine; musical guest Carly Rae Jepsen

title: Dennis Quaid; Krysten Ritter; Diamond Rings

overview: From "Vegas," actor Dennis Quaid; from "Don't Trust the B---- in Apt. 23," actress Krysten Ritter; musical guests Diamond Rings.

title: Denzel Washington, Paul Banks

overview: From "Flight," actor Denzel Washington; musical guest Paul Banks

title: Denzel Washington, Paul Banks

title: Jim Cantore; Ken Burns; Andrew Bird

overview: Meteorologist Jim Cantore; documentary filmmaker Ken Burns; musical guests St. Vincent and David Byrne (Kate Hudson, from "Glee" Scheduled, cancelled to due to Hurricane Sandy)

title: Jim Cantore; Ken Burns; Andrew Bird

title: Katie Couric; Rita Ora

overview: Talk show host and ABC Special Correspondent Katie Couric; New Halloween Costumes; Musical guest  by Rita Ora

title: Katie Couric; Rita Ora

title: Steven Tyler and Joe Perry; Judy Greer; Aerosmith

overview: Musicians Steven Tyler and Joe Perry; actress Judy Greer; musical guests Aerosmith; a Top Ten List presented by Vice President Joe Biden

title: Jason Sudeikis; Michael Che; Ultraĩsta

overview: From "Saturday Night Live," actor Jason Sudeikis; comic Michael Che; musical guests Ultraĩsta

title: Jason Sudeikis; Michael Che; Ultraĩsta

title: Ricky Gervais; Simon Helberg; Ty Segall

overview: From "The Big Bang Theory," actor Simon Helberg; actor/comic Ricky Gervais; musical guest Ty Segall.

title: Ricky Gervais; Simon Helberg; Ty Segall

title: Robin Williams; Lianne La Havas

overview: Actor Robin Williams; a Top Ten List presented by Homer Simpson from "The Simpsons"; musical guest Lianne La Havas

title: Robin Williams; Lianne La Havas

title: Anderson Cooper; Myq Kaplan; Alberta Cross

overview: Journalist and talk show host Anderson Cooper; Comic Myq Kaplan; musical guests Alberta Cross

title: Bradley Cooper; Robert Klein; Soundgarden

overview: From "Silver Linings Playbook," actor Bradley Cooper; comic Robert Klein; musical guests Soundgarden

title: Julianna Margulies; Mumford & Sons

overview: rom "The Good Wife," actress Julianna Margulies; Stupid Pet Tricks; musical guests Mumford & Sons

title: Julianna Margulies; Mumford & Sons

title: Alec Baldwin; Dirty Projectors

overview: From "30 Rock," actor Alec Baldwin; musical guests Dirty Projectors

title: Alec Baldwin; Dirty Projectors

title: Zooey Deschanel; Lisa Lampanelli; Donald Fagen

overview: From "New Girl," actress Zooey Deschanel; comic Lisa Lampanelli; musical guest Donald Fagen

title: Dr. Phil McGraw; Carmen Lynch; Divine Fits

overview: Talk show host Dr. Phil McGraw; comic Carmen Lynch; musical guest Divine Fits

title: Jessica Biel; Pete Townshend; Philip Phillips

overview: From "Playing for Keeps," actress Jessica Biel; musician Pete Townshend; musical guest Philip Phillips; Top Ten by Pail Rudd

title: Amy Poehler; Josh Hutcherson; Tegan and Sara

overview: From "Parks and Recreation," actress Amy Poehler; from "Red Dawn," actor Josh Hutcherson; musical guests Tegan and Sara; Special Top Ten list presented by NASCAR Champion Brad Keselowski

title: Scarlett Johansson; Willie Nelson; Gary Clark Jr.

overview: From "Hitchcock," actress Scarlett Johansson; musician Willie Nelson; musical guest Gary Clark Jr.

title: Led Zeppelin; John Krasinski; Paloma Faith

overview: Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones from Led Zeppelin, honorees at "The 35th Annual Kennedy Center Honors"; from "The Office," actor John Krasinski; musical guest Paloma Faith

title: Matt Damon; Martin Freeman; JD McPherson

overview: From "Promised Land," actor Matt Damon; from "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey," actor Martin Freeman; musical guest J.D. McPherson

title: Albert Brooks; Diana Krall

overview: From "This is 40," actor Albert Brooks; musical guests Diana Krall

title: Albert Brooks; Diana Krall

title: Bill Murray; Vintage Trouble

overview: From "Hyde Park on Hudson," actor Bill Murray; musical guests Vintage Trouble

title: Bill Murray; Vintage Trouble

title: Dustin Hoffman; One Direction

overview: Actor Dustin Hoffman, an honoree at "The 35th Annual Kennedy Center Honors"; musical guests One Direction

title: Dustin Hoffman; One Direction

title: Anne Hathaway; Jake Johnson; “The President's Own” United States Marine Band

overview: From "Les Miserables," actress Anne Hathaway; from "New Girl," actor Jake Johnson; a Top Ten List presented by the 2012 Heisman Trophy winner; musical guests "The President's Own" United States Marine Band

title: Amanda Seyfried; Natalia Makarova; Awolnation

overview: From "Les Miserables," actress Amanda Seyfried; ballerina Natalia Makarova, honoree at "35th Annual Kennedy Center Honors"; musical guests Awolnation; a Top Ten List presented by rock icon Mick Jagger

title: Billy Crystal; James Balong; Grizzly Bear

overview: From "Parental Guidance," actor Billy Crystal; photographer James Balog; musical guests Grizzly Bear

title: Jamie Foxx; Julie Chen; DIIV

overview: From "Django Unchained," actor Jamie Foxx; from "The Talk," co-host Julie Chen; musical guests DIIV

title: Jamie Foxx; Julie Chen; DIIV

title: Samuel L. Jackson; Carrie Brownstein & Fred Armisen; Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

overview: From "Django Unchained," actor Samuel L. Jackson; from "Portlandia," actors Carrie Brownstein & Fred Armisen; Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit perform

title: Tom Cruise; MNDR

overview: From "Jack Reacher," actor Tom Cruise; musical guests MNDR

title: Tom Cruise; MNDR

title: Paul Rudd; Alicia Keys

overview: From "This Is 40," actor Paul Rudd; musical guest Alicia Keys

title: Paul Rudd; Alicia Keys

title: Seth Rogen; John Witherspoon

overview: From "The Guilt Trip," actor Seth Rogen; Christmas Toys; comic John Witherspoon

title: Seth Rogen; John Witherspoon

title: Katie Holmes; Jon Bon Jovi

overview: Actress Katie Holmes; musical guest Jon Bon Jovi

title: Katie Holmes; Jon Bon Jovi

title: Naomi Watts; Jay Thomas; Darlene Love

overview: From "The Impossible," actress Naomi Watts; actor Jay Thomas; musical guest Darlene Love

title: Naomi Watts; Jay Thomas; Darlene Love

Season 20

title: Kathy Griffin; Chris Pratt; Big Boi

overview: Comic Kathy Griffin; from "Zero Dark Thirty", actor Chris Pratt; Big Boi performs.

title: Kathy Griffin; Chris Pratt; Big Boi

title: Regis Philbin; Zedd

overview: TV personality Regis Philbin; musical guest Zedd.

title: Regis Philbin; Zedd

title: Tracy Morgan; Marv Albert; Everest

overview: From "30 Rock", actor Tracy Morgan; sportscaster Marv Albert; musical guests Everest.

title: Tracy Morgan; Marv Albert; Everest

title: Michael Strahan; Jessica Chastain; Conor Maynard

overview: Talk show host Michael Strahan; from "Zero Dark Thirty", actress Jessica Chastain; musical guest Conor Maynard.

title: Brian Williams; Morrissey

overview: News anchor Brian Williams; musical guest Morrissey.

title: Brian Williams; Morrissey

title: Josh Brolin; Kathryn Bigelow; Ray Wylie Hubbard

overview: From "Gangster Squad", actor Josh Brolin; from "Zero Dark Thirty", director Kathryn Bigelow; musical guest Ray Wylie Hubbard.

title: Michael J. Fox; Lena Dunham

overview: Actor Michael J. Fox; from "Girls", actress Lena Dunham.

title: Michael J. Fox; Lena Dunham

title: Catherine Zeta-Jones; Allison Williams; Jon Spencer Blues Explosion

overview: From "Broken City", actress Catherine Zeta-Jones; from "Girls", actress Allison Williams; musical guests Jon Spencer Blues Explosion.

title: Charlie Sheen; Phil Simms; José James

overview: From "Anger Management", actor Charlie Sheen; CBS Sports commentator and former NFL quarterback Phil Simms; musical guest José James.

title: Charlie Sheen; Phil Simms; José James

title: Jennifer Lawrence; Alan Zweibel; A$AP Rocky

overview: Actress Jennifer Lawrence; author Alan Zweibel; musical guest A$AP Rocky.

title: Kim & Kourtney Kardashian; Buddy Guy

overview: Reality TV personalities Kim & Kourtney Kardashian; musical guest Buddy Guy.

title: Kim & Kourtney Kardashian; Buddy Guy

title: Jeremy Renner; Jack Hanna

overview: From "Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters", actor Jeremy Renner; animal expert Jack Hanna.

title: Jeremy Renner; Jack Hanna

title: Kevin Bacon; Brian Kiley; The Amazing

overview: From "The Following", actor Kevin Bacon; comic Brian Kiley; musical guests The Amazing.

title: Kevin Bacon; Brian Kiley; The Amazing

title: Melissa McCarthy; David Morrissey; David Byrne & St. Vincent

overview: From "Mike & Molly", actress Melissa McCarthy; from "The Walking Dead", actor David Morrissey; musical guests David Byrne & St. Vincent.

title: Sylvester Stallone; Al Gore

overview: From "Bullet to the Head", actor Sylvester Stallone; former U.S. Vice President Al Gore.

title: Sylvester Stallone; Al Gore

title: Jason Bateman; Alison Brie; Shovels & Rope

overview: From "Identity Thief", actor Jason Bateman; from "Community", actress Alison Brie; musical guests Shovels & Rope.

title: Al Pacino; Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

overview: Fom "Stand Up Guys", actor Al Pacino; musical guests Macklemore & Ryan Lewis.

title: Al Pacino; Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

title: Kevin Spacey; Nick Griffin; Emeli Sandé

overview: From "House of Cards", actor Kevin Spacey; comic Nick Griffin; musical guest Emeli Sandé.

title: Kevin Spacey; Nick Griffin; Emeli Sandé

title: Gov. Chris Christie; Joe Flacco; Cody Ray Slaughter

overview: New Jersey Governor Chris Christie; Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco; a performance by Elvis tribute artist Cody Ray Slaughter.

title: Eric Stonestreet; Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo; Brandon Bennett; Norman, the Bicycle-Riding Dog

overview: From "Modern Family", actor Eric Stonestreet; Trick: Norman will ride a scooter; from Sirius XM Radio, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo; a performance by Elvis tribute artist Brandon Bennett.

title: Joel McHale; Amy Sedaris; Justin Shandor

overview: From "Community", actor and TV host Joel McHale; actress and comedienne Amy Sedaris; a performance by Elvis tribute artist Justin Shandor.

title: Sally Field; John Harbaugh; Shawn Klush

overview: Actress Sally Field; Baltimore Ravens' John Harbaugh; a performance by Elvis tribute artist Shawn Klush.

title: Sally Field; John Harbaugh; Shawn Klush

title: Pauley Perrette; Jake Johannsen; Ben Portsmouth

overview: From "NCIS", actress Pauley Perrette; comedian Jake Johannsen; a performance by Elvis tribute artist Ben Portsmouth.

title: Bill O'Reilly; S.I. Swimsuit Models; The Avett Brothers

overview: Talk show host Bill O'Reilly; a Top Ten List presented by ten 2013 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit models and the 2013 S.I. Swimsuit cover model reveal; musical guests The Avett Brothers.

title: Bruce Willis; Kate Upton; Little Big Town

overview: From "A Good Day to Die Hard", actor Bruce Willis; 2013 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model Kate Upton; musical guests Little Big Town.

title: Staff Sgt. Clinton Romesha; AnnaSophia Robb; Robert DeLong

overview:
Medal of Honor recipient Staff Sgt. Clinton Romesha; from "The Carrie Diaries", actress AnnaSophia Robb; musical guest Robert DeLong.

Quvenzhané Wallis preempted.

title: Jerry Seinfeld; Dave Grohl & the Sound City Players with Stevie Nicks

overview: Comic Jerry Seinfeld; musician Dave Grohl; musical guests Dave Grohl & the Sound City Players with Stevie Nicks.

title: Helen Hunt; Jeff Caldwell; The Maccabees

overview: From "Decoding Annie Parker", actress Helen Hunt; comic Jeff Caldwell; musical guests The Maccabees.

title: David Spade; Kenny Licklider; Aaron Neville

overview: From "Rules of Engagement", actor and comedian David Spade; dog trainer/reality TV personality Kenny Licklider; musical guest Aaron Neville.

title: Michelle Williams; Chris O'Donnell; von Grey

overview: From "Oz the Great and Powerful", actress Michelle Williams; from "NCIS: Los Angeles", actor Chris O'Donnell; musical guests von Grey.

title: Hugh Jackman; Zosia Mamet; The Americans

overview: Actor Hugh Jackman; from "Girls", actress Zosia Mamet; musical guests The Americans.

title: Johnny Depp; Bill Carter and The Blame

overview: Stupid Human Tricks; actor Johnny Depp; musical performance by Bill Carter and The Blame.

title: Johnny Depp; Bill Carter and The Blame

title: Luke Wilson; Dan Mintz; Imagine Dragons

overview: Actor Luke Wilson; comic Dan Mintz; musical performance by Imagine Dragons.

title: Luke Wilson; Dan Mintz; Imagine Dragons

title: Alec Baldwin; Emmylou Harris with Rodney Crowell

overview: From "AmeriQua", actor Alec Baldwin; musical guests Emmylou Harris with Rodney Crowell.

title: Joan Rivers; Jimmie Johnson; Kendrick Lamar

overview: Comic Joan Rivers; Daytona 500 winner Jimmie Johnson; musical guest Kendrick Lamar.

title: Tina Fey; Jesse Tyler Ferguson; Solange

overview: Actress and writer Tina Fey; from "Modern Family", actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson; musical guest Solange.

title: Tina Fey; Jesse Tyler Ferguson; Solange

title: Michael Bloomberg; Depeche Mode

overview: New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg; musical guests Depeche Mode.

title: Michael Bloomberg; Depeche Mode

title: Steve Carell; Emilia Clarke; Josh Ritter

overview: From "The Incredible Burt Wonderstone", actor Steve Carell; from "Game of Thrones", actress Emilia Clarke; musical guest Josh Ritter.

title: Jim Carrey; Richard Thompson

overview: From "The Incredible Burt Wonderstone", actor & comedian Jim Carrey; musical guest Richard Thompson.

title: Jim Carrey; Richard Thompson

title: Gerard Butler; Elizabeth Cook

overview: From "Olympus Has Fallen", actor Gerard Butler; musical guest Elizabeth Cook

title: Gerard Butler; Elizabeth Cook

title: Seth Meyers; Demetri Martin; Dropkick Murphys

overview: From "Saturday Night Live", comedian & writer Seth Meyers; comic Demetri Martin; musical guests Dropkick Murphys.

title: Selena Gomez; Bob Sarlatte; Killer Mike

overview: Actress Selena Gomez; comic Bob Sarlatte; musical guest Killer Mike.

title: Selena Gomez; Bob Sarlatte; Killer Mike

title: Bill Cosby; Mikaela Shiffrin; Garbage

overview: Comic Bill Cosby; U.S. skier Mikaela Shiffrin; musical guests Garbage.

title: Bill Cosby; Mikaela Shiffrin; Garbage

title: Eva Mendes; Andy Hendrickson; The Airborne Toxic Event

overview: Actress Eva Mendes; a Top Ten List presented by IndyCar driver Graham Rahal; comic Andy Hendrickson; musical guests The Airborne Toxic Event.

title: James Franco; Andrew Borracchini; Ed Sheeran

overview: From "Oz the Great and Powerful" and "Spring Breakers", actor James Franco; national grocery bagging champion Andrew Borracchini; music by Ed Sheeran.

title: Brian Williams; Pegi Young & The Survivors

overview: News anchor Brian Williams; musical guests Pegi Young & The Survivors.

title: Gary Gulman; Wavves

overview: Comic Gary Gulman; musical guests Wavves.

title: Gary Gulman; Wavves

title: Shia LaBeouf; Jeff Altman; The Band Perry

overview: From "The Company You Keep", actor Shia LaBeouf; comic Jeff Altman; musical guests The Band Perry.

title: Regis Philbin; Broadway musical “Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella”

overview: Talk show legend Regis Philbin; a performance from the Broadway musical "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella".

title: Louis C.K.; Rachel Maddow; The Flaming Lips

overview: Comic Louis C.K.; talk show host Rachel Maddow; musical guests The Flaming Lips.

title: Martin Short; Tyler, the Creator

overview: Actor/comedian Martin Short; musical guest Tyler, the Creator; a top ten list with Kevin Ware.

title: Martin Short; Tyler, the Creator

title: Chelsea Handler; Ross Bennett; Yeah Yeah Yeahs

overview: From "Chelsea Lately", talk show host Chelsea Handler; comic Ross Bennett; musical guests Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

title: Lindsay Lohan; Pete Lee; Gary Clark Jr.

overview: From "Scary Movie 5", actress Lindsay Lohan; comic Pete Lee; musical guest Gary Clark Jr.

title: Lindsay Lohan; Pete Lee; Gary Clark Jr.

title: Harrison Ford; Rita Wilson; Jake Bugg

overview: From "42", actor Harrison Ford; actress Rita Wilson; musical guest Jake Bugg.

title: Harrison Ford; Rita Wilson; Jake Bugg

title: Matthew McConaughey; Ryan Lochte; Steve Earle & The Dukes (& Duchess)

overview: From "Mud", actor Matthew McConaughey; Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte; musical guests Steve Earle & The Dukes (& Duchess).

title: Kate Hudson; A.J. Clemente; Selena Gomez

overview: From "The Reluctant Fundamentalist", actress Kate Hudson; former KFYR-TV anchor A.J. Clemente; musical guest Selena Gomez.

title: Jim Parsons; Snoop Lion

overview: From "The Big Bang Theory", actor Jim Parsons; musical guest Snoop Lion; a Top Ten List presented by Barry Sanders, the cover athlete of the Madden 25 video game.

title: Jim Parsons; Snoop Lion

title: Jon Hamm; Ricky Jay; The So So Glos

overview: From "Mad Men", actor Jon Hamm; from "Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay", magician Ricky Jay; musical guests The So So Glos.

title: Jon Hamm; Ricky Jay; The So So Glos

title: Mindy Kaling; Nada Bakos; Ben Harper with Charlie Musselwhite

overview: From "The Mindy Project", actress Mindy Kaling; from documentary "Manhunt", former CIA analyst & targeting officer Nada Bakos; musical guest Ben Harper with Charlie Musselwhite.

title: Dr. Phil McGraw; Chris O'Dowd; Phoenix

overview: Talk show host Dr. Phil McGraw; from "Family Tree", actor Chris O'Dowd; musical guests Phoenix.

title: Dr. Phil McGraw; Chris O'Dowd; Phoenix

title: Tobey Maguire; Tom Odell

overview: From "The Great Gatsby", actor Tobey Maguire; Stupid Pet Tricks; musical guest Tom Odell.

title: Tobey Maguire; Tom Odell

title: Paris Hilton; Miriam Tucker; Atlas Genius

overview: From "Bling Ring", Paris Hilton; Miriam Tucker (swallowed and recovered a $5,000 diamond); musical guests Atlas Genius.

title: Nathan Lane; Joe Matarese; Kacey Musgraves

overview: From "The English Teacher" and Broadway's "The Nance", actor Nathan Lane; comic Joe Matarese; musical guest Kacey Musgraves.

title: John Krasinski; Kerry Washington; James Blake

overview: From "The Office", actor John Krasinski; from "Scandal", actress Kerry Washington; musical guest James Blake.

title: Zooey Deschanel; Jim Gaffigan; Pistol Annies; Todd Rundgren

overview: From "New Girl", actress Zooey Deschanel; comic Jim Gaffigan; musical guests Pistol Annies; sitting in musician Todd Rundgren.

title: Michael Strahan; Alyson Hannigan; Natalie Maines

overview: From "Live! With Kelly and Michael", host Michael Strahan; from "How I Met Your Mother", actress Alyson Hannigan; musical guest Natalie Maines.

title: Jack Hanna; Benedict Cumberbatch

overview: Animal expert Jack Hanna; from "Star Trek: Into Darkness", actor Benedict Cumberbatch.

title: Jack Hanna; Benedict Cumberbatch

title: Chris Pine; Tom Dreesen; She & Him

overview: From "Star Trek: Into Darkness", actor Chris Pine; comic Tom Dreesen; musical guests She & Him.

title: Chris Pine; Tom Dreesen; She & Him

title: Mark Harmon; Amy Schumer; Luke Bryan

overview: From "NCIS", actor Mark Harmon; from "Inside Amy Schumer", comedienne Amy Schumer; musical guest Luke Bryan.

title: Mark Harmon; Amy Schumer; Luke Bryan

title: Tom Hanks; cast of “Pippin”

overview: From the Broadway play "Lucky Guy", actor Tom Hanks; a performance by the cast of Broadway musical "Pippin".

title: Tom Hanks; cast of “Pippin”

title: Ed Helms; Hoda Kotb; Brad Paisley

overview: From "The Hangover Part III", actor Ed Helms; talk show host Hoda Kotb; musical guest Brad Paisley.

title: Ed Helms; Hoda Kotb; Brad Paisley

title: Barbara Walters; Jesse Eisenberg; MS MR

overview: Journalist Barbara Walters; from "Now You See Me", actor Jesse Eisenberg; musical guests MS MR.

title: Barbara Walters; Jesse Eisenberg; MS MR

title: Will Smith; The National

overview: From "After Earth", actor Will Smith; musical guests The National.

title: Will Smith; The National

title: Jason Bateman; Piedmont bird callers; John Fogerty

overview: From "Arrested Development", actor Jason Bateman; Piedmont bird callers; musical guest John Fogerty; surprise guest Tom Hanks plugs his Broadway play during the monologue and top ten list.

title: Woody Harrelson; Tommy Johnagin; John Fogerty with Dawes

overview: From "Now You See Me", actor Woody Harrelson; comic Tommy Johnagin; musical guests John Fogerty with Dawes.

title: Neil Patrick Harris; Tony Kanaan; Frank Turner

overview: Host of the 67th Annual Tony Awards, Neil Patrick Harris; 2013 Indianapolis 500 winner Tony Kanaan; musical guest Frank Turner.

title: Nathan Fillion; John Oliver; Local Natives

overview: From "Castle", actor Nathan Fillion; from "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart", comic John Oliver; a Top Ten List presented by Joan Rivers; musical guests Local Natives.

title: Johnny Galecki; John Mellencamp & Stephen King; Queens of the Stone Age

overview: From "The Big Bang Theory", actor Johnny Galecki; from the play "Ghost Brothers of Darkland County", musician John Mellencamp and author Stephen King; musical guests Queens of the Stone Age.

title: Vince Vaughn; Andy Kindler; Queens of the Stone Age

overview: From "The Internship", actor Vince Vaughn; comic Andy Kindler; musical guests Queens of the Stone Age.

title: Russell Brand; Michael Shannon; Haim

overview: From "Despicable Me 2", actor & comic Russell Brand; from "Man of Steel", actor Michael Shannon; musical guests Haim.

title: Russell Brand; Michael Shannon; Haim

title: Dana Carvey; Nick Robinson; cast of “Matilda”

overview: Actor & comic Dana Carvey; from "The Kings of Summer" and "Melissa & Joey", actor Nick Robinson; a performance by the cast of Broadway musical "Matilda".

title: Tom Brokaw; Darlene Love

overview: News anchor Tom Brokaw; interview with and musical performance by Darlene Love.

title: Tom Brokaw; Darlene Love

title: Harry Connick, Jr.; Dylan Moran

overview: Interview with and musical performance by Harry Connick, Jr.; a Top Ten List presented by members of the U.S. Army; comic Dylan Moran.

title: Harry Connick, Jr.; Dylan Moran

title: Bill O'Reilly; Greta Gerwig; Quadron

overview: Journalist Bill O'Reilly; from "Frances Ha", actress Greta Gerwig; musical guests Quadron.

title: Bill O'Reilly; Greta Gerwig; Quadron

title: Don Rickles; Nick Cannon; Tom Keifer

overview: Comic Don Rickles; from "America's Got Talent", host Nick Cannon; musical guest Tom Keifer.

title: Don Rickles; Nick Cannon; Tom Keifer

title: Jeff Daniels; Ken Jeong; Jim James

overview: From "The Newsroom", actor Jeff Daniels; from "Despicable Me 2", actor Ken Jeong; musical guest Jim James.

title: Jeff Daniels; Ken Jeong; Jim James

title: John Travolta; Chris DiStefano; Japandroids

overview: From "Killing Season", actor John Travolta; comic Chris DiStefano; musical guests Japandroids.

title: Melissa McCarthy; Idris Elba; Dale Watson and His Lone Stars

overview: From "The Heat", actress Melissa McCarthy; from "Pacific Rim", actor Idris Elba; musical guests Dale Watson and His Lone Stars.

title: Channing Tatum; Tim DeChristopher; Fitz and The Tantrums

overview: From "White House Down", actor Channing Tatum; activist Tim DeChristopher; musical guests Fitz and The Tantrums.

title: Jamie Foxx; Patrick Kane; Wale

overview: From "White House Down", actor Jamie Foxx; Stanley Cup MVP Patrick Kane; a Top Ten List presented by Backstreet Boys; musical guest Wale.

title: Jamie Foxx; Patrick Kane; Wale

title: Johnny Depp; Marc Maron; Dawes

overview: From "The Lone Ranger", actor Johnny Depp; from "Maron", comedian Marc Maron; musical guests Dawes.

title: Johnny Depp; Marc Maron; Dawes

title: Michael Cera; Martha Stewart; Ra Ra Riot

overview: From "Crystal Fairy", actor Michael Cera; "Living the Good Life" author Martha Stewart; musical guests Ra Ra Riot .

title: Adam Sandler; Joseph Arthur

overview: From "Grown Ups 2", actor/comedian Adam Sandler; musical guest Joseph Arthur.

title: Adam Sandler; Joseph Arthur

title: Salma Hayek Pinault; Tony Hale; Houndmouth

overview: From "Grown Ups 2", actress Salma Hayek Pinault; from "Veep" and "Arrested Development", actor Tony Hale; musical guests Houndmouth.

title: Kevin James; Shaun White; Darius Rucker

overview: From "Grown Ups 2", actor Kevin James; snowboarder Shaun White; musical guest Darius Rucker.

title: Kevin James; Shaun White; Darius Rucker

title: Bruce Willis; Bud Selig; Valerie Simpson

overview: From "Red 2", star Bruce Willis; MLB commissioner Bud Selig; musical guest Valerie Simpson.

title: Bill Maher; Poppy Montgomery; Pokey LaFarge

overview: From "Real Time with Bill Maher", host Bill Maher; from "Unforgettable", actress Poppy Montgomery; musical guest Pokey LaFarge.

title: Brian Williams; Court Yard Hounds

overview: From "Nightly News with Brian Williams", anchor Brian Williams; musical guests Court Yard Hounds.

title: Brian Williams; Court Yard Hounds

title: Liev Schreiber; Adam Newman; Cold War Kids

overview: From "Ray Donovan", actor Liev Schreiber; comedian Adam Newman; musical guests Cold War Kids.

title: Cate Blanchett; Aisha Tyler; Franz Ferdinand

overview: From "Blue Jasmine", actress Cate Blanchett; from "The Talk", co-host Aisha Tyler; musical guests Franz Ferdinand.

title: Hugh Jackman; Lisa Kudrow; Jason Isbell

overview: From "The Wolverine", actor Hugh Jackman; from "Web Therapy", actress Lisa Kudrow; musician Jason Isbell performs.

title: Hugh Jackman; Lisa Kudrow; Jason Isbell

title: Jason Sudeikis; Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

overview: From "We're the Millers", actor Jason Sudeikis; musical guests Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros.

title: Regis Philbin; Terry Fator

overview: TV personality Regis Philbin; ventriloquist Terry Fator.

title: Regis Philbin; Terry Fator

title: Denzel Washington; James McCartney

overview: From "2 Guns", actor Denzel Washington; musical guest James McCartney.

title: Denzel Washington; James McCartney

title: Bryan Cranston; Amanda Seyfried; Michael Franti & Spearhead

overview: From "Breaking Bad", actor Bryan Cranston; from "Lovelace", Amanda Seyfried; musicial guests Michael Franti & Spearhead.

title: Matt Damon; Hanni El Khatib

overview: From "Elysium", actor Matt Damon; musical guest Hanni El Khatib.

title: Matt Damon; Hanni El Khatib

title: Oprah Winfrey; Paul Rudd

overview: TV icon and actress Oprah Winfrey discusses "The Butler"; from "Anchorman: The Legend Continues", actor Paul Rudd.

title: Oprah Winfrey; Paul Rudd

title: Olivia Wilde; Dean Norris; John Mayer

overview: From "Drinking Buddies", actress Olivia Wilde; from "Under the Dome", actor Dean Norris; musical guest John Mayer.

title: Olivia Wilde; Dean Norris; John Mayer

title: Louis C.K.; Hugh Evans; John Legend

overview: Comedian and star of "Louie", Louis C.K.; from The Global Citizen Festival, humanitarian Hugh Evans; musical guest John Legend.

title: Louis C.K.; Hugh Evans; John Legend

title: Tina Fey; Valerie June

overview: Actress and comedian Tina Fey; musical guest Valerie June.

title: Tina Fey; Valerie June

title: Serena Williams; Sean Donnelly; MGMT

overview: Tennis champion Serena Williams; comedian Sean Donnelly; musical guests MGMT.

title: Serena Williams; Sean Donnelly; MGMT

title: Patrick Dempsey; Amy Sedaris; Laura Marling

overview: From "Ushi Must Marry", actor Patrick Dempsey; actress and writer Amy Sedaris; musical guest Laura Marling.

title: Anderson Cooper; Olivia Munn; Robert Randolph & The Family Band

overview: Journalist Anderson Cooper; from "The Newsroom", actress Olivia Munn; musical guests Robert Randolph & The Family Band.

title: Staff Sgt. Ty Carter; Hayden Panettiere; In the Valley Below

overview: Medal of Honor recipient Staff Sgt. Ty Carter; from "Nashville", actress Hayden Panettiere; musical guests In the Valley Below.

title: Bill Murray; Lenny Kravitz & Gladys Knight

overview: Dave celebrates the Late Show and its 20 years and 3,897 episodes with a look back at the past with actor Bill Murray; musical guests Lenny Kravitz & Gladys Knight.

title: Jake Gyllenhaal; Julie Chen; The Dodos

overview: Actor Jake Gyllenhaal; host of "Big Brother" and co-host of "The Talk", producer Julie Chen; musical guests The Dodos.

title: Jake Gyllenhaal; Julie Chen; The Dodos

title: Tim Robbins; Herm Edwards; Passion Pit

overview: From "Thanks for Sharing", actor Tim Robbins; football commentator Herm Edwards; musical guests Passion Pit.

title: Tim Robbins; Herm Edwards; Passion Pit

title: Queen Latifah; Jake Johnson; TV on the Radio

overview: From "Teach", host and actress Queen Latifah; from "New Girl", actor Jake Johnson; musical guests TV on the Radio.

title: Arsenio Hall; Dan Naturman; Laura Mvula

overview: From "The Arsenio Hall Show", host and actor/comedian Arsenio Hall; stand-up from Dan Naturman; musical guest Laura Mvula.

title: Arsenio Hall; Dan Naturman; Laura Mvula

title: Ricky Gervais; Rahm Emanuel; Janelle Monae

overview: From "Derek", creator and actor Ricky Gervais; Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel; musical guest Janelle Monae.

title: Billy Crystal; Sheryl Crow

overview: From "Monsters University", actor Billy Crystal; musical guest Sheryl Crow.

title: Billy Crystal; Sheryl Crow

title: Joseph Gordon-Levitt; Keith Olbermann; Keith Urban

overview: From "Don Jon", director and actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt; talk show host Keith Olbermann; musical guest Keith Urban.

title: Alec Baldwin; Toni Collette

overview: Actor Alec Baldwin; from "Hostages", actress Toni Collette.

title: Alec Baldwin; Toni Collette

title: Dr. Phil McGraw; Tom Dreesen

overview: From "Dr. Phil", self-help guru Dr. Phil McGraw; comic Tom Dreesen.

title: Dr. Phil McGraw; Tom Dreesen

title: President Bill Clinton; Tired Pony

overview: Former President of the United States, Bill Clinton; musical guests Tired Pony.

title: President Bill Clinton; Tired Pony

title: Cher

overview:
Interview with and musical performance by Cher.

Lizzy Caplan preempted.

title: Cher

title: Robin Williams; Lizzy Caplan; Icona Pop

overview: From "The Crazy Ones", actor Robin Williams; from "Masters of Sex", actress Lizzy Caplan; an opera Top Ten List presented by soprano Renée Fleming; musical guests Icona Pop.

title: Robin Williams; Lizzy Caplan; Icona Pop

title: Bono; Johnny Galecki; Kings of Leon

overview: Musician and humanitarian Bono; from "CBGB" and "The Big Bang Theory", actor Johnny Galecki; musical guests Kings of Leon.

title: Bono; Johnny Galecki; Kings of Leon

title: Steve Martin; Kathleen Madigan; The Kruger Brothers with Steve Martin

overview: Legendary comedic actor and musician Steve Martin; stand-up comedy by Kathleen Madigan; musican guests The Kruger Brothers with Steve Martin.

title: Sean Hayes; Sting

overview: From "Sean Saves the World", actor Sean Hayes; musical guest Sting.

title: Sean Hayes; Sting

title: Sarah Michelle Gellar; Nick Offerman; First Aid Kit

overview: From "The Crazy Ones", actress Sarah Michelle Gellar; from "Parks and Recreation", actor Nick Offerman; musical guests First Aid Kit.

title: Kerry Washington; Ariel Tweto; Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band

overview: From "Scandal", actress Kerry Washington; from "Flying Wild Alaska", TV personality Ariel Tweto; musical guests Yoko One & The Flaming Lips (as Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band).

title: Brian Williams; a performance from the film “Muscle Shoals”

overview: Stupid Human Tricks; TV anchor Brian Williams; a performance from the film "Muscle Shoals".

title: Tom Selleck; Michael Somerville; Albert Hammond Jr.

overview: From "Blue Bloods", actor Tom Selleck; stand-up comedy by Michael Somerville; musical guest Albert Hammond Jr.

title: Tom Hanks; Two Door Cinema Club

overview: From "Captain Phillips", actor Tom Hanks; Siri Top Ten; musical guests Two Door Cinema Club.

title: Tom Hanks; Two Door Cinema Club

title: Seth Meyers; Michael Fassbender; Amos Lee

overview: From "The Awesomes" and "Saturday Night Live", comedic actor Seth Meyers; from "The Counselor", actor Michael Fassbender; musical guest Amos Lee.

title: Lucy Liu; Mark Jacobson; The Weeknd

overview: From "Elementary", actress Lucy Liu; civil engineering professor Mark Jacobson; musical guest The Weeknd.

title: Lucy Liu; Mark Jacobson; The Weeknd

title: Jack Hanna; Kunal Nayyar

overview: Animal expert Jack Hanna; from "The Big Bang Theory", actor Kunal Nayyar.

title: Jack Hanna; Kunal Nayyar

title: Michael Strahan; Simon Amstell; Cage the Elephant

overview: Talk show host and Football commentator Michael Strahan; stand-up comedy by Simon Amstell; musical guests Cage the Elephant.

title: Ray Romano; James Franco

overview: From "Parenthood", actor and comedian Ray Romano; from "As I Lay Dying", actor James Franco; Top Ten list presented by Madison Square Garden legends.

title: Ray Romano; James Franco

title: Sylvester Stallone; Anna Faris; Deltron 3030

overview: From "The Expendables 3", director and actor Sylvester Stallone; from "Mom", actress Anna Faris; musical guests Deltron 3030.

title: Bill O'Reilly; The Head and the Heart

overview: TV host Bill O'Reilly; musical guests The Head and the Heart.

title: Bill O'Reilly; The Head and the Heart

title: Donald Trump; Selena Gomez

overview: Real estate mogul Donald Trump; musical guest Selena Gomez.

title: Donald Trump; Selena Gomez

title: Barbara Walters; Steve Young; White Denim

overview: From "The View", co-host Barbara Walters; author Steve Young; musical guests White Denim.

title: Charles Barkley; Lindsey Vonn; King Krule

overview: Basketball legend and commentator Charles Barkley; skiing champion Lindsey Vonn; musical guest King Krule.

title: Rob Lowe; Scott Dixon; Alan Jackson

overview: From "Parks and Recreation", actor Rob Lowe; the 2013 Indy Car Champion, Scott Dixon; musical guest Alan Jackson.

title: Rob Lowe; Scott Dixon; Alan Jackson

title: Will Arnett; Clive Davis; The Avett Brothers

overview: From "The Millers", actor Will Arnett; author of "The Soundtrack of My Life", Clive Davis; musical guests The Avett Brothers.

title: Harrison Ford; Holy Ghost!

overview: The Late Show's annual Halloween costume show; from "Ender's Game", actor Harrison Ford; musical guests Holy Ghost! perform.

title: Harrison Ford; Holy Ghost!

title: Morgan Freeman; Brian Regan; Frightened Rabbit

overview: From "Last Vegas", actor Morgan Freeman; stand-up comedy by Brian Regan; musical guests Frightened Rabbit.

title: Woody Harrelson; David Ortiz; The Wanted

overview: From "Out of the Furnace", actor Woody Harrelson; from World Series champion Boston Red Sox, MVP David Ortiz; musical guests The Wanted.

title: Kathy Griffin; Bruce McCall; J. Cole

overview: Actress and comedienne Kathy Griffin; author Bruce McCall; musical guest J. Cole; and a Top Ten List presented by Rep. Nancy Pelosi.

title: Kathy Griffin; Bruce McCall; J. Cole

title: Natalie Portman; Chris Elliott; James Blunt

overview: From "Thor: The Dark World", actress Natalie Portman; from "Eagleheart", actor and comedian Chris Elliott; musical guest James Blunt.

title: Kelly Ripa; Cobie Smulders; Gary Clark Jr.

overview: From "Live! With Kelly and Michael", talk show host Kelly Ripa; from "How I Met Your Mother", actress Cobie Smulders; musicial guest Gary Clark Jr.

title: Tom Brokaw; Rhys Darby; Black Joe Lewis

overview: News anchor Tom Brokaw; stand-up comedy by Rhys Darby; musical guest Black Joe Lewis.

title: Tom Brokaw; Rhys Darby; Black Joe Lewis

title: Julianna Margulies; Gen. Ray Odierno; Moon Taxi

overview: From "The Good Wife", actress Julianna Margulies; Army Chief of Staff General Ray Odierno; musical guests Moon Taxi.

title: Michael J. Fox; Lorde

overview: From "The Michael J. Fox Show", actor Michael J. Fox; musical guest Lorde.

title: Michael J. Fox; Lorde

title: Samuel L. Jackson; Chris Matthews

overview: From "Oldboy", actor Samuel L. Jackson; journalist Chris Matthews.

title: Samuel L. Jackson; Chris Matthews

title: Claire Danes; Will Forte; Metric

overview: From "Homeland", actress Claire Danes; from "Nebraska", actor Will Forte; musical guests Metric.

title: Claire Danes; Will Forte; Metric

title: Connie Britton; Lady Antebellum

overview: From "Nashville", actress Connie Britton; Stupid Pet Tricks; musical guests Lady Antebellum.

title: Connie Britton; Lady Antebellum

title: Vince Vaughn; Jimmie Johnson; Luscious Jackson

overview: From "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues", actor Vince Vaughn; 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion, Jimmie Johnson; musical guests Luscious Jackson.

title: Anderson Cooper; Jesse Tyler Ferguson; The Neighbourhood

overview: Author and jounalist Anderson Cooper; from "Modern Family", actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson; musical guests The Neighbourhood.

title: Jennifer Lawrence; Taraji P. Henson

overview: From "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire", actress Jennifer Lawrence; from "Person of Interest", actress Taraji P. Henson.

title: Jennifer Lawrence; Taraji P. Henson

title: Jonah Hill; Chiwetel Ejiofor; J. Roddy Walston and The Business

overview: From "The Wolf of Wall Street", actor Jonah Hill; from "12 Years a Slave", actor Chiwetel Ejiofor; musical guests J. Roddy Walston and The Business.

title: Howard Stern; Adrienne Iapalucci

overview: Radio talk show host Howard Stern; stand-up comedy by Adrienne Iapalucci.

title: Howard Stern; Adrienne Iapalucci

title: Josh Hutcherson; Chris “Mad Dog” Russo; Sky Ferreira

overview: From "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire", actor Josh Hutcherson; sportscaster Chris “Mad Dog” Russo; musical guest Sky Ferreira.

title: Martha Stewart; Pitbull

overview: TV personality and style expert Martha Stewart; musical guest Pitbull.

title: Martha Stewart; Pitbull

title: John Goodman; Kevin McCaffrey; Iggy Azalea with T.I.

overview: From "Inside Llewyn Davis" and "Alpha House", actor John Goodman; stand-up comedy by Kevin McCaffrey; musical guests Iggy Azalea with T.I.

title: Stephen Colbert; Sir Ian McKellen; Chvrches

overview: From "The Colbert Report", host Stephen Colbert; from "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug", actor Sir Ian McKellen; musical guests Chvrches.

title: Billy Crystal; Julie Chen; ZZ Ward

overview: Actor and comedian Billy Crystal; from "The Talk", co-host Julie Chen; musical guest ZZ Ward.

title: Billy Crystal; Julie Chen; ZZ Ward

title: Emma Thompson; Andy Cohen; Nick Lowe

overview: From "Saving Mr. Banks", actress Emma Thompson; singer Josh Groban presents the Top Ten List; comedian Andy Cohen; musical guest Nick Lowe.

title: Emma Thompson; Andy Cohen; Nick Lowe

title: Julia Roberts; Glen Hansard

overview: From "August: Osage County", actress Julia Roberts; musical guest Glen Hansard.

title: Julia Roberts; Glen Hansard

title: Regis Philbin; John Witherspoon; Seasick Steve

overview: Talk show host Regis Philbin; stand-up comedy by John Witherspoon; musical guest Seasick Steve.

title: Will Ferrell; Chris Cornell feat. Joy Williams

overview: From "Anchorman: The Legend Continues", actor Will Ferrell; a Top Ten List presented by the 2013 Heisman Trophy winner, Jameis Winston; musical guests Chris Cornell feat. Joy Williams.

title: Paul Rudd; Cristin Milioti; Alt-J

overview: From "Anchorman: The Legend Continues", actor Paul Rudd; journalist Barbara Walters presents the Top Ten List; from "The Wolf of Wall Street", actress Cristin Milioti; musical guests Alt-J.

title: Paul Rudd; Cristin Milioti; Alt-J

title: Ben Stiller; Shannon Eis; Brett Dennen

overview: From "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty", actor and director Ben Stiller; holiday toy demo with Shannon Eis; musical guest Brett Dennen.

title: Ben Stiller; Shannon Eis; Brett Dennen

title: Steve Carell; The Saint Johns

overview: From "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues", actor Steve Carell; musical guests The Saint Johns.

title: Steve Carell; The Saint Johns

title: Kristen Wiig; Darlene Love

overview: From "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues", actress Kristen Wiig; musical guest Darlene Love.

title: Kristen Wiig; Darlene Love

Season 21

title: Lena Dunham; Max Greenfield; Brandy Clark

overview: From "Girls", creator and actress Lena Dunham; from "New Girl", actor Max Greenfield; musical guest Brandy Clark.

title: Anderson Cooper; Bobby Moynihan; Will Hoge

overview: TV host Anderson Cooper; from "Saturday Night Live", comedian Bobby Moynihan; musical guest Will Hoge.

title: Mindy Kaling; Jeff Altman; Red Fang

overview: From "The Mindy Project", creator and actress Mindy Kaling; stand-up comedy by Jeff Altman; musical guests Red Fang.

title: Mindy Kaling; Jeff Altman; Red Fang

title: Bill Cosby; Sleigh Bells

overview: Comedy legend Bill Cosby; musical guests Sleigh Bells.

title: Bill Cosby; Sleigh Bells

title: Michael Strahan; Jennifer Nettles

overview: From "LIVE with Kelly and Michael", co-host Michael Strahan; musical guest Jennifer Nettles.

title: Michael Strahan; Jennifer Nettles

title: Kevin Hart; Mo Rocca; The Orwells

overview: Actor and comedian Kevin Hart; from "My Grandmother’s Ravioli" and "CBS Sunday Morning", journalist Mo Rocca; musical guests The Orwells.

title: Kevin Hart; Mo Rocca; The Orwells

title: Brian Williams; Rosanne Cash

overview: New anchor Brian Williams; musical guest Rosanne Cash.

title: Brian Williams; Rosanne Cash

title: Don Cheadle; Myq Kaplan; Roadkill Ghost Choir

overview: From "House of Lies", actor/producer Don Cheadle; stand-up comedy by Myq Kaplan; musical guests Roadkill Ghost Choir.

title: Andy Samberg; Michael B. Jordan; Ellie Goulding

overview: From "Brooklyn Nine-Nine", actor and comedian Andy Samberg; from "That Awkward Moment", actor Michael B. Jordan; musical guest Ellie Goulding.

title: Martin Scorsese; Allison Williams; Cults

overview: From "The Wolf of Wall Street", director Martin Scorsese; from "Girls", actress Allison Williams; musical guests Cults.

title: Rachel Maddow; Spike Jonze; No Age

overview: TV host and journalist Rachel Maddow; from "Her", director and writer Spike Jonze; musical guests No Age.

title: Rachel Maddow; Spike Jonze; No Age

title: Kevin Bacon; Pat McGann; Devon Avenue

overview: From "The Following", actor Kevin Bacon; stand-up comedy by Pat McGann; musical guests Devon Avenue.

title: Kevin Bacon; Pat McGann; Devon Avenue

title: Louis C.K.; B.J. Ganem; Artic Monkeys

overview: From "Louie", creator and comic Louis C.K.; Marine veteran B.J. Ganem; musical guests Artic Monkeys.

title: Louis C.K.; B.J. Ganem; Artic Monkeys

title: Eric Stonestreet; Nick Goepper; Bastille

overview: From "Modern Family", actor Eric Stonestreet; freeskier Nick Goepper; musical guests Bastille.

title: Drew Brees; B.J. Novak; Against Me!

overview: New Orleans Saints quarterback, Drew Brees; actor/author/comedian B.J. Novak; a Top Ten List presented by David Stern; musical guests Against Me!.

title: Drew Brees; B.J. Novak; Against Me!

title: Dr. Phil McGraw; Danny Koker; Dum Dum Girls

overview: TV host Dr. Phil McGraw; from "Counting Cars", TV personality Danny Koker; musical guests Dum Dum Girls.

title: Bill Murray; Eagulls

overview: From "The Monuments Men", actor/comic Bill Murray; musical guests Eagulls.

title: Bill Murray; Eagulls

title: Will Arnett; Broken Bells

title: Will Arnett; Broken Bells

title: Matt Damon; Lenny Kravitz

title: Matt Damon; Lenny Kravitz

title: Patrick Stewart; The Flaming Lips

title: Patrick Stewart; The Flaming Lips

title: Regis Philbin; Ms. Lauryn Hill

title: Regis Philbin; Ms. Lauryn Hill

title: Kevin Spacey, Amber Heard, a Top Ten List presented by the cast of

title: Sage Kotsenburg, Kate Mara

title: Sage Kotsenburg, Kate Mara

title: Kaitlyn Farrington, Lupita Nyong'o, Little Dragon

title: Keri Russell, Terry Fator

title: Keri Russell, Terry Fator

title: Pauley Perrette, Jeff Caldwell, Lake Street Dive

title: Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., The Fray

title: Olympic Gold Medalist Ted Ligety, Kat Dennings, Lo-Fang

title: Meredith Vieira, Band of Horses

title: Meredith Vieira, Band of Horses

title: Stupid Human Tricks, Simon Helberg, Young the Giant

title: Jack (Jungle) Hanna, Jake Johannsen

title: Jack (Jungle) Hanna, Jake Johannsen

title: Zach Braff, Sgt. Brendan Marrocco & Dr. Andrew Lee, Future Islands

title: Michael Keaton, Phantogram

title: Michael Keaton, Phantogram

title: Tom Selleck, Carrie Brownstein, David Nail

title: Tom Brokaw, Andrew Hadlock, Bob Mould

title: Tom Brokaw, Andrew Hadlock, Bob Mould

title: Mary-Louise Parker, Lenny Marcus, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts

title: Sen. John McCain, Little Mix

title: Sen. John McCain, Little Mix

title: Jason Bateman, Miles Teller, Gary Allan

title: Jason Bateman, Miles Teller, Gary Allan

title: Sylvester Stallone, Theo James, Ledisi

title: Sylvester Stallone, Theo James, Ledisi

title: Bryan Cranston, Melissa Rauch, Le1f

title: Bryan Cranston, Melissa Rauch, Le1f

title: Bill O'Reilly, Nick Griffin, the Dough Rollers

title: Jimmy Carter

title: Jimmy Carter

title: Emma Watson, Nick Offerman, a musical tribute to Johnny Cash

title: Peter Dinklage, Hari Kondabolu, Sage the Gemini

title: Cobie Smulders, Nick Cannon, Manchester Orchestra

title: Kristin Chenoweth, Amy Schumer, Johnnyswim

title: Bill Murray, Martha Stewart, Lady Gaga

title: Bill Murray, Martha Stewart, Lady Gaga

title: Johnny Depp, Kevin Drew

title: Johnny Depp, Kevin Drew

character: 'A Message For Allergy Sufferers' Voiceover (voice)

title: Billy Crystal, Tony Hale, Liv Warfield

title: Billy Crystal, Tony Hale, Liv Warfield

title: Rob Lowe, Brooklyn Decker, London Grammar

title: Lindsay Lohan, Jamie Edwards, Real Estate

title: Courteney Cox, Jimmie 'J.J.' Walker, Christina Perri

title: Stephen Colbert, Robin Roberts, Kelis

title: Stephen Colbert, Robin Roberts, Kelis

title: Sally Field, Timothy Simons, Needtobreathe

title: Neil Patrick Harris, Sarah Hyland, Ray LaMontagne

title: Piedmont Bird Callers, Michael J. Fox, Naughty Boy

title: Joel McHale, Vera Farmiga, Aloe Blacc

title: Joel McHale, Vera Farmiga, Aloe Blacc

character: Narrator (Mailman Kept Mail at His House) (voice)

title: Lucy Liu, Ziggy Marley

title: Lucy Liu, Ziggy Marley

title: Kiefer Sutherland, Adam Resnick, Benjamin Booker

title: Louis C.K., a performance from the Broadway cast of Rocky

title: Don Rickles, Carmen Lynch, the Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger

title: Shailene Woodley, Peyton Manning

title: Shailene Woodley, Peyton Manning

title: Jon Cryer, Elizabeth Olsen, Foster the People

title: Mariah Carey, Rick Harrison

title: Mariah Carey, Rick Harrison

title: James Franco, Idina Menzel, a performance by the Broadway cast of 'If/Then'

title: Nathan Fillion, Tom Dreesen, Hunter Hayes

title: Harry Connick Jr., Jesse Eisenberg, the Black Keys

title: Jim Parsons, Julie Chen, Hozier

title: Jim Parsons, Julie Chen, Hozier

title: Barbara Walters, Elle Fanning, Randy Houser

character: 'Otis Elevator App Commercial' Voiceover (voice)

title: Adam Sandler, Thomas Haden Church

title: Adam Sandler, Thomas Haden Church

title: Lea Michele, Andy Kindler, Chromeo

title: Lea Michele, Andy Kindler, Chromeo

title: Jack Hanna, Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks

title: Jack Hanna, Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks

title: Kid scientists, Sarah Silverman, We Are Scientists

title: Sgt. Kyle J. White, Judy Greer, Dierks Bentley

title: Donald Trump, Indianapolis 500 winner Ryan Hunter-Reay, Elizabeth Cook

title: Martin Short, John Oliver, Spanish Gold

title: Martin Short, John Oliver, Spanish Gold

title: Anderson Cooper, Victor Espinoza, the Afghan Whigs

title: Hugh Jackman, Joe List, Elvis Costello

title: Hugh Jackman, Joe List, Elvis Costello

title: Kelsey Grammer, Willie Nelson

title: Kelsey Grammer, Willie Nelson

title: Dave Chappelle, Laura Prepon, a Top Ten List presented by Miss USA, the Orwells

title: Christopher Walken, Janelle Monae, Tatiana Maslany, Miss USA 2014

title: Regis Philbin, Paul Morrissey, First Aid Kit

title: Susan Sarandon, Whitney Cummings, Angel Olsen, David Sanborn

title: Olivia Wilde, Shep Gordon, Empires

title: Olivia Wilde, Shep Gordon, Empires

title: Dana Carvey, Ellie Kemper, Sam Smith

title: Dana Carvey, Ellie Kemper, Sam Smith

title: Paul Rudd, Jeff Altman, John Doe

title: Paul Rudd, Jeff Altman, John Doe

title: Adam Levine, Gen. Frank J. Grass, Broken Bells

title: Melissa McCarthy, Rachelle Lefevre, Phish

title: Mark Wahlberg, Ben Falcone, Hurray for the Riff Raff

title: Mark Ruffalo, Former Marine Lance Cpl. William 'Kyle' Carpenter

character: 'The Queen visits a TV Show' Voiceover (voice)

title: Halle Berry, Steve Young, War on Drugs

title: Halle Berry, Steve Young, War on Drugs

title: Joan Rivers, Capital Cities

title: Joan Rivers, Capital Cities

title: Lizzy Caplan, Sleeper Agent

title: Lizzy Caplan, Sleeper Agent

title: Michael Douglas, Paul Morrissey, Kiesza

title: Michael Douglas, Paul Morrissey, Kiesza

title: Kurt Russell, Hannibal Buress, Sturgill Simpson

title: Jason Segel, Liv Tyler, Trampled By Turtles

title: Emma Stone, Nathan Fielder, American Authors

title: Colin Firth, Tommy Johnagin, EMA

title: Colin Firth, Tommy Johnagin, EMA

title: Jeff Daniels, Norah O'Donnell, A Special Performance of 'MacArthur Park'

overview: Dave welcomes actor Jeff Daniels, "CBS This Morning" co-anchor Norah O'Donnell, and a performance of the song "MacArthur Park" by an all-star ensemble.

title: Ricky Gervais, Taylor Schilling, Eli Young Band

title: Eric Stonestreet, Brody Dalle

title: Eric Stonestreet, Brody Dalle

title: Staff Sgt. Ryan Pitts, Sharon Van Etten

title: Staff Sgt. Ryan Pitts, Sharon Van Etten

title: John C. Reilly, Rachelle Lefevre, Conor Oberst

title: Chris Pratt, Rodrigo y Gabriela

title: Chris Pratt, Rodrigo y Gabriela

title: Zoe Saldana, Crash

title: Zoe Saldana, Crash

title: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Simon Amstell, David Gray

title: Bruce Willis, the Gaslight Anthem

title: Bruce Willis, the Gaslight Anthem

title: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Novak Djokovic, Robby Johnson

title: Kathy Griffin, Ken Burns, Jeremy Messersmith

title: Serena Williams, Chadwick Boseman, Echo & the Bunnymen

title: Michael Cera, dock diving dogs, Lyle Lovett

title: Howie Mandel, EMA

title: Howie Mandel, EMA

title: James McAvoy, Chris Russo, The Last Internationale

title: Mike Myers, Bonnie McFarlane, John Fullbright

title: Luke Wilson, Julie Chen, Lee Brice

title: Luke Wilson, Julie Chen, Lee Brice

Season 22

title: Luke Wilson, Julie Chen, Lee Brice

title: Luke Wilson, Julie Chen, Lee Brice

title: Kristen Wiig, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, The New Pornographers

title: Steve Buscemi, Indy Car Season Champ, Alt-J

title: Tina Fey, Moody McCarthy, Kevin Drew

title: Tina Fey, Moody McCarthy, Kevin Drew

title: Bill Maher, Henrik Lundqvist, Spoon

title: Bill Maher, Henrik Lundqvist, Spoon

title: Michael Strahan, Richard Branson, Interpol

title: Dr. Phil, Katharine McPhee, Death from Above 1979, Ray Benson

title: Jason Bateman, Billy Eichner, Ryan Adams

title: Mindy Kaling, Jake Johannsen, Maddie & Tae

title: Mark Harmon, "Jungle" Jack Hanna

title: Mark Harmon, "Jungle" Jack Hanna

title: Denzel Washington, Lenny Kravitz

title: Denzel Washington, Lenny Kravitz

title: Kelly Ripa, Jim Gaffigan, Paloma Faith

title: Kelly Ripa, Jim Gaffigan, Paloma Faith

title: Jerry Seinfeld, Michael Jackson ONE

title: Jerry Seinfeld, Michael Jackson ONE

title: Ted Danson, Andrew Norelli

title: Ted Danson, Andrew Norelli

title: Neil Patrick Harris, Jamie Oliver, Aretha Franklin

title: John Oliver, Maggie Q, Bleachers

title: John Oliver, Maggie Q, Bleachers

title: Bill O'Reilly, Cristin Milioti

title: Bill O'Reilly, Cristin Milioti

title: Johnny Galecki, Andre Benjamin, Delta Spirit

title: Mariska Hargitay, Simon Amstell, Kandace Springs

title: Aziz Ansari, Tom Dreesen

title: Aziz Ansari, Tom Dreesen

title: Robert Downey Jr., Sarah Paulson, Lizzo

title: Robert Downey Jr., Sarah Paulson, Lizzo

title: Anderson Cooper, Gina Rodriguez, Hatsune Miku

title: Robert Duvall, Elle Fanning, Rival Sons

title: Robert Duvall, Elle Fanning, Rival Sons

title: Chelsea Handler; Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele; Angaleena Presley

overview: TV host Chelsea Handler; comics Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele; Angaleena Presley performs.

title: Russell Brand, Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters

title: Russell Brand, Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters

title: Michael Keaton, Foo Fighters

title: Michael Keaton, Foo Fighters

title: Bill Murray, Foo Fighters

title: Bill Murray, Foo Fighters

title: Tom Selleck, Jenny Slate, Foo Fighters

title: Tom Selleck, Jenny Slate, Foo Fighters

title: Jessica Chastain, Lenny Marcus, Foo Fighters

title: Amy Poehler, Sen. Jeff Flake, Sen. Martin Heinrich, Mastodon, Jerry Lee Lewis

title: Taylor Swift, Tom Mison

title: Taylor Swift, Tom Mison

title: Jim Carrey, David Tennant

title: Jim Carrey, David Tennant

title: Brian Williams, Perfume Genius

title: Brian Williams, Perfume Genius

title: Keith Olbermann, Brian Regan, Run the Jewels

title: Martin Short, Father John Misty

title: Martin Short, Father John Misty

title: Jennifer Lopez, Rob Riggle, Kimbra

title: Jennifer Lopez, Rob Riggle, Kimbra

title: Whoopi Goldberg, Jimmy Page, Mapei

title: Whoopi Goldberg, Jimmy Page, Mapei

title: Amy Schumer, Jeff Caldwell

title: Amy Schumer, Jeff Caldwell

title: Steve Carell, Martha Stewart, OK Go

title: Steve Carell, Martha Stewart, OK Go

title: Jennifer Lawrence, Boris Johnson

title: Jennifer Lawrence, Boris Johnson

title: Jon Stewart, Shawn Mendes

title: Jon Stewart, Shawn Mendes

title: Kristin Chenoweth; Chris Young

overview: Actress Kristin Chenoweth; Chris Young performs.

title: Kristin Chenoweth; Chris Young

title: Jason Sudeikis, Allison Janney, Damien Rice

title: Stupid Pet Tricks, Charlie Day, Hiss Golden Messenger

title: Regis Philbin, Hundred Waters

title: Regis Philbin, Hundred Waters

title: Edward Norton, Jessye Norman

title: Edward Norton, Jessye Norman

title: Norman Lear, TV on the Radio

title: Norman Lear, TV on the Radio

title: Seth Rogen, Amy Sedaris

title: Seth Rogen, Amy Sedaris

title: Emily Blunt, Adam Resnick, Wu-Tang Clan

title: Emily Blunt, Adam Resnick, Wu-Tang Clan

title: Jake Gyllenhaal, Dr. John P. Holdren, Nico & Vinz

title: Joaquin Phoenix, Cristela Alonzo, Al Green

title: Ben Stiller, Olivia Munn, LaLa Brooks

title: Ben Stiller, Olivia Munn, LaLa Brooks

title: Meryl Streep, Rebel Wilson, J. Cole

title: Meryl Streep, Rebel Wilson, J. Cole

title: Chris Rock, Sting

title: Chris Rock, Sting

title: Jamie Foxx, Robert Klein, Dan Penn

title: Jamie Foxx, Robert Klein, Dan Penn

title: Emma Stone Top, Marcus Mariota, Bob Seger

title: New Holiday Toys, Anna Kendrick, Charli XCX

title: Tom Brokaw, Will Nelson & Billy Joe Shaver

title: Rosie O’Donnel,l Jeff Altman

title: Rosie O’Donnel,l Jeff Altman

title: Jay Thomas, Josh Brolin, Darlene Love

overview: The final Christmas episode. Jay Thomas drops by to once again tell "The best talk show story, ever", then he and David try to knock the meatball off the Christmas tree in the Late Show Quarterback Challenge. An interview with Josh Brolin. The show wraps up with Darlene Love's last Late Show performance of Christmas (Baby Please Come Home).

title: Jay Thomas, Josh Brolin, Darlene Love

title: Kathy Griffin, David Oyelowo, Lera Lynn

title: Kathy Griffin, David Oyelowo, Lera Lynn

title: Ethan Hawke, Allison Williams, Parquet Courts

title: Julianne Moore, Catfish & the Bottlemen

title: Julianne Moore, Catfish & the Bottlemen

title: Donald Trump, Chelsea Peretti, Foxygen

title: Donald Trump, Chelsea Peretti, Foxygen

title: Michael Somerville, Nicole Atkins

title: Michael Somerville, Nicole Atkins

title: Gordon Ramsay, Adam Devine, St. Paul and the Broken Bones

title: Anderson Cooper, Shovels & Rope

title: Anderson Cooper, Shovels & Rope

title: Amanda Peet, Ryn Weaver

title: Amanda Peet, Ryn Weaver

title: Larry David, Dan Patrick, Sleater-Kinney

title: Urban Meyer, Johnny Beehner, Ella Henderson

title: Louis CK, Nicolle Wallace, the Lone Bellow

title: Andrew Luck, Oscar Isaac, Drenge

title: Andrew Luck, Oscar Isaac, Drenge

title: Viola Davis, Ben Schwartz, Marty Stuart

title: Viola Davis, Ben Schwartz, Marty Stuart

title: John Oliver, Mayim Bialik, Death Cab for Cutie

title: Aziz Ansari, Brian Kiley, Ben Howard

title: Aziz Ansari, Brian Kiley, Ben Howard

title: Jack Hanna, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings

title: Dr. Phil McGraw, Robin Tunney, Diana Krall

title: Ryan Reynolds, Dierks Bentley

title: Ryan Reynolds, Dierks Bentley

title: Martin Short, Bettye Lavette

title: Martin Short, Bettye Lavette

title: Sienna Miller, Andy Kindler, Bob Mould

title: Sienna Miller, Andy Kindler, Bob Mould

title: Steve Carell, Dr. Cornel West

title: Steve Carell, Dr. Cornel West

title: Courtney Love, Chris Elliott, Rhiannon Giddens

title: Bill Belichick, Elisabeth Moss, Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear

title: Tom Hanks, Sturgill Simpson

title: Tom Hanks, Sturgill Simpson

title: Bill Hader, Pat McGann, Shakey Graves

title: Bill Hader, Pat McGann, Shakey Graves

title: Matthew Perry, Adam Scott, Kishi Bashi

title: Matthew Perry, Adam Scott, Kishi Bashi

title: Dakota Johnson, David Tochinskiy, Twin Shadow

title: Will Smith, Grizfolk

title: Will Smith, Grizfolk

title: Don Cheadle, Ilana Glazer & Abbi Jacobson, Mikky Ekko

title: Kid Scientists, Sean Hayes, Judah & the Lion

title: Helen Mirren, the 2015 Daytona 500 winner, Steve Earle

title: Matthew Broderick, Ellie Kemper, JD McPherson

title: Julianna Margulies, Eric Ripert, Glass Animals

title: Kevin Spacey, Lily James, Alabama Shakes

title: Patricia Arquette, Will Butler

title: Patricia Arquette, Will Butler

title: Kelsey Grammer, Stevie Wonder

title: Kelsey Grammer, Stevie Wonder

title: Lena Dunham, Bobby Cannavale, Andy Kim with Kevin Drew

title: Kevin Bacon, Jimmie Walker, Airborne Toxic Event

title: Shailene Woodley, Dr. Cornel West, Matthew E. White

title: Will Ferrell, Glen Hansard

title: Will Ferrell, Glen Hansard

title: Norm MacDonald, Theo James

title: Norm MacDonald, Theo James

title: Ben Stiller, Tove Lo

title: Ben Stiller, Tove Lo

title: Bill O'Reilly, Aubrey Plaza

title: Bill O'Reilly, Aubrey Plaza

title: James Franco, Jake Johannsen, Action Bronson

title: Neil Patrick Harris, Charlie Cox, the Suffers

title: David Duchovny, Josh Gad, Houndmouth

title: David Duchovny, Josh Gad, Houndmouth

title: Sen. Al Franken, Billy Eichner, David Sanborn

title: Kelly Ripa, Aasif Mandvi, Fat White Family

title: Mike Myers, Nick Griffin, Banks

title: Mike Myers, Nick Griffin, Banks

title: Sarah Jessica Parker, Julie Chen, Asleep at the Wheel

title: Billy Crystal, Chris Russo, Chris Stapleton

title: Michael J. Fox, Iron & Wine, Ben Bridwell

title: Kevin James, Tom Dreesen, Tracy Chapman

title: Kevin James, Tom Dreesen, Tracy Chapman

title: Alec Baldwin, John Mayer

title: Alec Baldwin, John Mayer

title: John Travolta, Amy Schumer, the Waterboys

title: Piedmont Bird Callers, Paul Rudd

title: Piedmont Bird Callers, Paul Rudd

title: Bruce Willis, Dawes

title: Bruce Willis, Dawes

title: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Russo, Elvis Costello

title: Jerry Seinfeld, Jason Isbell & Amanda Shires

title: Scarlett Johansson, John Mellencamp, Todd Rundgren

title: Michael Keaton, Future Islands

title: Michael Keaton, Future Islands

title: Jack Hanna, John Popper

title: Jack Hanna, John Popper

title: First Lady Michelle Obama Hootie and the Blowfish

title: Steve Martin, Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell, Amos Lee, Ralph Stanley, Mark O'Connor

title: President Barack Obama, Will Ferrell, the Avett Brothers, Brandi Carlile

title: Reese Witherspoon, Nathan Lane, Mumford & Sons

title: Martin Short, Norah Jones

title: Martin Short, Norah Jones

title: Tina Fey, First Aid Kit

title: Tina Fey, First Aid Kit

title: Ray Romano, Brian Regan, Dave Matthews Band

title: Howard Stern, Don Rickles

title: Howard Stern, Don Rickles

title: Bill Clinton, Adam Sandler

title: Bill Clinton, Adam Sandler

title: Julia Roberts, Paul Shaffer, Ryan Adams

title: Julia Roberts, Paul Shaffer, Ryan Adams

title: Al Pacino, George Clooney, Tom Waits

title: Al Pacino, George Clooney, Tom Waits

title: Oprah Winfrey, Norm Macdonald

title: Oprah Winfrey, Norm Macdonald

title: Tom Hanks, Eddie Vedder

title: Tom Hanks, Eddie Vedder

title: Bill Murray, Bob Dylan

title: Bill Murray, Bob Dylan

title: The Final Late Show with David Letterman

title: Episode 149

overview: The final episode includes surprises, memorable highlights and the last Top Ten List.

overview: David Letterman uses mature humor to appeal to his audience in this weeknight series, which gets its music from a house band led by Paul Shaffer. Among the show's most-famous segments are the Top Ten List and Stupid Pet Tricks, the latter of which subsequently led to an additional recurring segment called Stupid Human Tricks.

title: Late Show with David Letterman

title: Emisiunea de seara târziu cu David Letterman

title: Late Show with David Letterman

title: Вечернее шоу с Дэвидом Леттерманом

overview: Ночное ток-шоу на канале CBS, которое ведет Дэвид Леттерман.

title: Късното шоу с Дейвид Летерман

overview: Това е специален формат комедийно шоу с Дейвид Летерман.

title: Late Show with David Letterman

title: David Letterman ile Geç Gösteri

overview: ABD’nin en çok izlenen talk show ustalarından David Letterman; sinema, televizyon, tiyatro, müzik, politika ve spor dünyasının zirvedeki isimlerini ağırladığı ünlü şovuyla izleyicileri gülmekten kırıp geçiriyor.

title: Late Show with David Letterman

title: תוכנית הארוח המאוחרת של דייוויד לטרמן

title: Пізнє шоу з Девідом Леттерманом

overview: Американська телепередача, нічне ток-шоу на телеканалі CBS, ведучим якого був відомий тележурналіст Девід Леттерман.

title: Late Show with David Letterman

title: 大卫·莱特曼深夜秀

overview:
《大卫·莱特曼深夜秀》（Late Show with David Letterman）是美国CBS电视台的一档夜间脱口秀节目，由大卫·莱特曼主持。该节目于1993年8月30日首次播出，由莱特曼的制作公司Worldwide Pants Incorporated和CBS电视制作工作室联合制作。节目中的音乐总监及现场乐队——CBS交响乐团的领队是保罗·沙佛。首席编剧为马特·罗伯茨，播音员为艾伦·卡尔特。在美国各大主流深夜节目中，《大卫·莱特曼深夜秀》在累积平均观众数方面排名第二，播出集数方面位列第三。2009年，该节目的广告收入高达2.71亿美元，在同类节目中居首。

在美国大多数市场，《大卫·莱特曼深夜秀》通常于东部/太平洋时间晚上11点35分播出，但录制时间为周一至周三下午4点30分，周四则分别在下午3点30分和6点进行两次录制。通常情况下，周四录的第二期节目会在当周周五播出。

2002年，《大卫·莱特曼深夜秀》被《电视指南》（TV Guide）评为“有史以来最伟大的50个电视节目”中的第七名。根据与Worldwide Pants签订的合同，CBS已将该节目的播出合约延续至2014年；届时，大卫·莱特曼将超越约翰尼·卡森，成为任职时间最长的深夜脱口秀主持人。