Late Show with David Letterman
Season 9
2001208 episodes
Episode 1
Will Ferrell, Tom Dreesen
Aug 20, 2001
Dave announces that instead of "whatever," from now on he will be saying "wherever"; during a segment called "While We Were Out," the male staff members commemorate a minor design change on the stage by sitting in Dave's chair buck naked; Will Ferrell makes a threating message in song to Barbra Streisand.
Episode 2
Bob Newhart, Maxwell
Aug 21, 2001
Episode 3
National Hollerin' Champions, Julia Stiles, Habib Koite & Bamada
Aug 22, 2001
Episode 4
Brooke Shields, John McEnroe, Joe Henry
Aug 23, 2001
Episode 5
Eric Kraff, Goran Ivanisevic
Aug 24, 2001
Episode 6
Connie Chung
Aug 27, 2001
Dave points out that Tony Mendez is mentioned in this week's "Talk of the Town" column in The New Yorker. Later, Jude Brennan makes her last appearance as the bitchy "Mrs. Letterman."
Episode 7
Jason Biggs, Daniel Tosh, Etta James
Aug 28, 2001
Episode 8
Charles Grodin, Michael Franti & Spearhead
Aug 29, 2001
Episode 9
Sarah Jessica Parker, John Witherspoon
Aug 30, 2001
Mayor Guiliani interrupts Dave's monologue; Sarah Jessica Parker promotes "Sex & the City."
Episode 10
Helen Fielding, Al Lubel
Aug 31, 2001
Episode 11
Tom Arnold, Brandi Chastain, Ralph Stanley & The Whites
Sep 3, 2001
Episode 12
David Schwimmer, Bjork
Sep 4, 2001
Episode 13
Carson Daly, US Marine Corps
Sep 5, 2001
Episode 14
Tim Robbins, Amy Sedaris, Jimmy Eat World
Sep 6, 2001
Episode 15
Eugene Levy, Rich Hall
Sep 7, 2001
Episode 16
Dan Rather, Regis Philbin
Sep 17, 2001
In the first show following the terrorist destruction of the World Trade Center, Dave welcomes CBS anchorman Dan Rather and Regis Philbin.
Episode 17
Bryant Gumbel, Denis Leary, Tori Amos
Sep 18, 2001
Episode 18
Matthew Broderick, John Miller, Odetta & The Boys Choir of Harlem
Sep 19, 2001
Episode 19
Walter Cronkite, Will Ferrell, Jewel
Sep 20, 2001
Episode 20
Merideth Viera, Stephen Ambrose, Sheryl Crow, Emmylou Harris, and Gillian Welch
Sep 21, 2001
Episode 21
Rudolph Giuliani, Katie Harmon
Sep 24, 2001
Dave welcomes national hero Rudy Guiliani to the show for the first time since the WTC disaster.
Episode 22
Marcia Gay Harden, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Pete Yorn
Sep 25, 2001
Episode 23
Thomas Von Essen, Ben Stiller, Tenacious D
Sep 26, 2001
Episode 24
Hillary Clinton, Cast of '42nd Street'
Sep 27, 2001
Episode 25
Jason Alexander, Don Zimmer, Wyclef Jean
Sep 28, 2001
Episode 26
Elton John, Steve Zahn
Oct 1, 2001
Episode 27
Kate Beckinsale, Chris Kattan, Sarah Harmer
Oct 2, 2001
Episode 28
John Cusack, Grant Paulsen, Joe Strummer
Oct 3, 2001
During "What's the Deal With Old Guys and Enormous Glasses?" Dave wears a 70's-era pair of specs; John Cusack promotes Serendipity.
Episode 29
Owen Wilson, Lisa Ling, Ryan Adams
Oct 4, 2001
Paul composes a song about people that look like Burt Reynolds; Owen Wilson plugs Zoolander.
Episode 30
Joshua Jackson, Tiki Barber, Emo Phillips
Oct 5, 2001
Alan gives dating tips; Joshua Jackson promotes the upcoming season premiere of "Dawson's Creek;" Emo Philips does a stand-up routine on Dave's show for the first time since 1989.
Episode 31
Farrah Fawcett, Tina Fey, Garbage
Oct 8, 2001
Episode 32
Tom Cavanagh, Steve Hartman, Leona Naess
Oct 9, 2001
Episode 33
Nathan Lane, Cokie Roberts
Oct 10, 2001
Episode 34
Bruce Willis, Cody Arens, Alicia Keys
Oct 11, 2001
Out of the blue, Dave compliments the New York State Police, but Paul smells a rat. Dave claims he wasn't pulled over again. Meanwhile, Bruce Willis plays "drums" with his head and 7-year-old child actor Cody Arens plugs Riding in Cars with Boys.
Episode 35
Rose McGowen, Sarah Vowell, Jim Gaffigan
Oct 12, 2001
Episode 36
Steve Kroft, Bruce McCall, John Mellencamp
Oct 15, 2001
Episode 37
Jack Hannah, Justin Long, Daniel Rodriguez
Oct 16, 2001
Episode 38
Ethan Hawke, Judith Miller, Quincy Jones
Oct 17, 2001
Episode 39
John McCain, Brittany Murphy, Macy Gray
Oct 18, 2001
Episode 40
Kevin Kline, Richard Holbrooke, Caroline Rhea
Oct 19, 2001
Episode 41
David Hyde Pierce, U2
Oct 29, 2001
Episode 42
David Spade, Marv Albert, Laurie Anderson
Oct 30, 2001
Episode 43
Kevin Spacey, Amy Sedaris
Oct 31, 2001
Episode 44
Tom Brokaw, Gene Catron
Nov 1, 2001
Episode 45
John Travolta, Harland Williams
Nov 2, 2001
Episode 46
Jack Black, Tony Bennett
Nov 5, 2001
Episode 47
Billy Crystal, Britney Spears
Nov 6, 2001
Episode 48
Marge Helgenberger, Gil de Ferran, Lyle Lovett
Nov 7, 2001
Episode 49
Stupid Pet Tricks, Vince Vaughn, Faith Evans
Nov 8, 2001
Episode 50
Richard Dreyfus, Brett Butler
Nov 9, 2001
Episode 51
Martin Lawrence, Natalie Merchant
Nov 12, 2001
Episode 52
Barbara Walters, David Radcliffe, Natalie Merchant
Nov 13, 2001
Episode 53
Harry Connick Jr., Bernie Mac
Nov 14, 2001
Episode 54
Steve Martin, Earl Scruggs
Nov 15, 2001
Episode 55
Richard Harris, George Carlin
Nov 16, 2001
Episode 56
Kevin James, Deion Sanders
Nov 19, 2001
Episode 57
Julia Roberts, Shelby Lynne
Nov 20, 2001
Episode 58
Jenna Elfman, Kid Rock
Nov 21, 2001
Episode 59
David Sedaris, Five for Fighting
Nov 22, 2001
Episode 60
Ray Romano, Mitch Hedberg
Nov 23, 2001
Episode 61
Kelly Ripa, Mort Sahl
Nov 26, 2001
Episode 62
George Clooney, Martha Stewart
Nov 27, 2001
Episode 63
Noah Wyle, George Miller, Carole King
Nov 28, 2001
Episode 64
Julia Stiles, Jeff Gordon
Nov 29, 2001
Episode 65
Jada Pinkett Smith, Thomas Friedman
Nov 30, 2001
Episode 66
Ellen DeGeneres, Dave Gorman, Kelly Goldsmith
Dec 10, 2001
Episode 67
Mariah Carey, Elijah Wood, Stereophonics
Dec 11, 2001
Episode 68
Andy Garcia, Chris Matthews
Dec 12, 2001
Episode 69
Kid Scientists, Liv Tyler, Cake
Dec 13, 2001
Episode 70
Michelle Pfeiffer, Dennis Regan
Dec 14, 2001
Episode 71
Meg Ryan, Diana Krall
Dec 17, 2001
Episode 72
Kevin Spacey, Jerome Bettis, Jane Monheit
Dec 18, 2001
Episode 73
Jamie Foxx, Rhys Ifans, Darlene Love
Dec 19, 2001
Episode 74
Marisa Tomei, Lenny Kravitz
Dec 20, 2001
Episode 75
Peter Jennings, Tom Ryan
Dec 21, 2001
Episode 76
Ian McKellan, Phil Simms
Dec 26, 2001
Episode 77
Rudolph Giuliani, P.O.D.
Dec 27, 2001
Episode 78
Lauren Graham, Eddie Brill
Dec 28, 2001
Episode 79
Gwyneth Paltrow, Starsailor
Jan 7, 2002
Episode 80
Cate Blanchett, Timothy Treadwell
Jan 8, 2002
Episode 81
Jennifer Connelly, Colin Soloway
Jan 9, 2002
What's "New for the Office" in 2002? The items Dave introduces include a Jack Daniels water cooler and a color printer that makes flapjacks. Also, throughout the night, various people walk onstage and gripe about Dave in French, Turkish, Russian and Japanese.
Episode 82
Jack Black, Foo Fighters
Jan 10, 2002
Episode 83
Tom Cruise, Tom Papa
Jan 11, 2002
Episode 84
Ethan Zohn, Josh Hartnett, Remy Zero
Jan 14, 2002
Episode 85
Cuba Gooding Jr., Jewel
Jan 15, 2002
Episode 86
David Brenner, Howie Long, Jewel
Jan 16, 2002
Episode 87
Cynthia Nixon, Mario Andretti, Willie Nelson & Rob Thomas
Jan 17, 2002
Episode 88
Darrell Hammond, Elayne Boosler, Willie Nelson & Lyle Lovett
Jan 18, 2002
Episode 89
Jimmy Kimmell, Julie Bowen, Cracker
Jan 28, 2002
Episode 90
Bruce Willis, Ivan Neville
Jan 29, 2002
Episode 91
Tim Russert, Jason Schwartzman
Jan 30, 2002
Episode 92
Merv Griffin, Phantom Planet
Jan 31, 2002
Episode 93
Regis Philbin, Steven Wright
Feb 1, 2002
Episode 94
LL Cool J, John McEnroe
Feb 4, 2002
Episode 95
Amy Brenneman, Martin Rees, Shakira
Feb 5, 2002
Disgraced Enron CEO "Kenneth Lay" sits in with the band, and is later seen shredding songsheets.
Episode 96
Adam Vinatieri, Chris Matthews
Feb 6, 2002
Episode 97
Mariska Harkitay, George Divoky, Alan Jackson
Feb 7, 2002
Episode 98
Andy Richter, Jake Johannsen
Feb 8, 2002
Episode 99
Janet Jackson, Enrique Iglesias
Feb 11, 2002
Stephanie makes her first report from Salt Lake City, in which she shows Dave a photo of her watching the opening ceremonies on TV; Dave can't stop staring at Janet Jackson's revealing outfit; Enrique Iglesias sings "Escape."
Episode 100
Denis Leary, India.Arie
Feb 12, 2002
Episode 101
Kelly Clark, Jeri Ryan
Feb 13, 2002
Episode 102
Calista Flockhart, Incubus
Feb 14, 2002
Episode 103
Colin Farrell, Colin Quinn
Feb 15, 2002
Episode 104
Ross Powers, Mila Kunis
Feb 18, 2002
Episode 105
Casey FitzRandolph, Ashleigh Banfield
Feb 19, 2002
Episode 106
Simon Ammann, Kevin Bacon
Feb 20, 2002
Episode 107
Halle Berry, Jonny Moseley
Feb 21, 2002
Episode 108
Richard Dreyfuss, Jeff Foxworthy
Feb 22, 2002
Episode 109
Jill Bakken and Vonnetta Flowers, Kelsey Grammer, Alanis Morissette
Feb 25, 2002
Episode 110
Martin Short, Jack Hanna
Feb 26, 2002
Episode 111
Stupid Human Tricks, Cher
Feb 27, 2002
In honor of his recent nomination, Paul and the gang participate in a Grammy-themed edition of "Stump the Band;" during "Stupid Human Tricks," a fourteen-year-old girl performs "Feliz Navidad" with her nose; Cher sings "Song for the Lonely."
Episode 112
Tom Arnold, Nappy Roots
Feb 28, 2002
Episode 113
Cokie Roberts, Al Lubel
Mar 1, 2002
Episode 114
Ray Romano, Jason Kidd
Mar 11, 2002
Episode 115
Regis Philbin, Andie MacDowell, Evelyn Glennie
Mar 12, 2002
Episode 116
Rene Russo, Bob Sarlatte, The Chieftains
Mar 13, 2002
Episode 117
John McCain, The White Stripes
Mar 18, 2002
Dave mentions that Paul has been keeping himself busy, as he performed not only at this year's Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies, but also at the much-ballyhooed Liza Minelli-David Gest wedding; Dave continues to gloat over his Aftonbladet award, which he nonchalantly drinks from Stanley Cup-style; The White Stripes perform "Fell In Love With a Girl."
Episode 118
Jon Stewart, Kit Armstrong
Mar 19, 2002
Dave asks Paul to play some Gene Pitney; the "Late Show Psychic Test Drive" finds Rupert driving Deborah Lynn around the city in a 2001 Chevy Malibu; Dave chats with boy genius Kit Armstrong.
Episode 119
Bonnie Hunt, N.E.R.D.
Mar 20, 2002
Dave and Paul discuss the vernal equinox and the old wives tale that you're supposed to be able to stand an egg on its end at the moment of the equinox; Dave mentions that "Will It Float" is quickly becoming a fan favorite, then correctly predicts that a half-gallon of strawberry ice cream will float; N.E.R.D. performs "Rock Star."
Episode 120
Adam Arkin, Amy Sedaris, Midnight Oil
Mar 25, 2002
Alan reports on what everybody was wearing at last night's Oscars (all the men wore tuxedos), while Adam Arkin promotes the critically-disdained sitcom Baby Bob.
Episode 121
Barbara Walters, Shannon McNally
Mar 26, 2002
Dave shows a (bogus) clip of the upcoming Baby Bob spin-off "Baby Jacques," which is just like the original show except everybody speaks in a French accent; a proud tradition continues as a Hello Deli customer goes on a Easter meatball hunt; Alan apologizes for his comments toward Gwyneth Paltrow on last night's show, then inadvertently insults Uma Thurman.
Episode 122
Peter Krause, Doris Kearns Goodwin
Mar 27, 2002
Eric Burdon of The Animals sits in; during the "Odd Catalogs" segment, Dave displays an ad for a "Government-seized and repossessed hairpiece blowout"; the Hi-Ho girls deliver a birthday cake to Tony; Doris Kearns Goodwin addresses rumors of plagiarism.
Episode 123
Robin Williams, Sevendust
Mar 28, 2002
Biff shows footage of him harassing New Yorkers with a bullhorn; the New York National Guard presents the Top Ten; Sevendust (featuring Paul) performs "Angel's Son."
Episode 124
Andy Dick, Mike Britt
Mar 29, 2002
Mailbag: Tony's apparent sexiness forces George Clarke to drown his sorrows in a bucket of chicken at KFC; Dave shows off a tattoo on his leg that he wishes he didn't have (the ABC logo); after learning that Alan makes more money than him, Tony meets George at KFC.
Episode 125
Marv Albert, Charlotte Ross
Apr 1, 2002
Acid jazz legend Herbie Hancock sits in on keyboards; Dave orders Steph/Monty to buy French fries; Marv Albert shows off another one of his blooper reels.
Episode 126
Tim Robbins, Jimmie Walker, Cast of Oklahoma
Apr 2, 2002
During the latest Celebrity X-Ray Challenge, Dave persuades Rupert to lip sync a song from Oklahoma!
Episode 127
Michael J. Fox, Patti Smith
Apr 3, 2002
After Dave notices that Alan bears a slight resemblance to Fred MacMurray, the announcer and a Barbara Stanwyck stand-in recreate a scene from Double Indemnity. Also, Patti Smith sings "Dancing Barefoot."
Episode 128
Selma Blair, Dick Enberg
Apr 4, 2002
Biff introduces footage from his latest trip to Yankees Spring Training in Florida, while a fully-packed suitcase is subjected to "Will It Float?"
Episode 129
Bob Newhart, Demetri Martin
Apr 5, 2002
Will Lee stands in for Biff on pin duty, and for his troubles he receives the tradition gift of Samsonite® luggage; during Mailbag, two "girl scouts" (Harold Larkin and Mike McIntee) destroy Paul's office for being behind on his cookie payments; ten members of the Coast Guard present the Top Ten.
Episode 130
Rosie Perez, George Miller
Apr 8, 2002
In honor of his departure from The Early Show; Dave shows footage of moving men with cardboard boxes superimposed over Bryant Gumbel talking in mid-broadcast; "Survivor: Marquesas" also-ran Gina Crews demonstrates her talent for spitting watermelon seeds; George Miller brags that his grandfather invented the handshake.
Episode 131
John Ashcroft
Apr 9, 2002
Dave models a hideous pair of glasses he found in his house; a woman from Portland, Oregon rides around in Al Norwood's 2001 Honda S2000; Dave tries to get Attorney General John Ashcroft to sing, but only does so during the commercial breaks.
Episode 132
Sandra Bullock, Billy Norris, Sheryl Crow
Apr 10, 2002
After his reluctance to sing on last night's show, Dave is appalled to find US Attorney General John Ashcroft crooning "When The Eagles Soars" on TRL; Alan impersonates Fred MacMurray again; Sheryl Crow sings "Soak Up The Sun."
Episode 133
Dee Dee Davis, Cameron Diaz, The Strokes
Apr 11, 2002
Dave receives another comedy class project from Miss Markey's Kindergarten class, while The Strokes perform "Take It or Leave It."
Episode 134
Matthew Conaughey, John Witherspoon
Apr 12, 2002
Dave receives an unexpected birthday greeting from Osama Bin Laden; CBS Mailbag is interrupted to that the Hi-Ho girls can bring out Daddy's cake; ten Air Force pilots present the Top Ten.
Episode 135
Ashton Kutcher, Oliver Atukudzi
Apr 22, 2002
Dave mentions that he bumped his head over the weekend, then comments on the recent drought in NYC.
Episode 136
Landon Shuffett, Seth Green, Elvis Costello
Apr 23, 2002
Dave mentions that Saddam Hussein's novel Zabibah and the King was been turned into a musical, and then shows a (bogus) promo for it's upcoming debut in Baghdad; seven-year-old billiards trick shot artist Landon Shuffett blows Dave away by shooting a row of thirteen balls into the corner pocket; Elvis Costello performs "Tear Off Your Own Head (It's A Doll Revolution)."
Episode 137
Tiffani Thiessen, Bill Walton, Bonnie Raitt
Apr 24, 2002
Dave mentions Paul's appearance on tonight's episode of Ed, and shortly afterwards Paul wears the fake mustache he had to wear for the role; Alan and the Barbara Stanwyck look-alike perform another scene from Double Indemnity; Bonnie Raitt sings "I Can't Help You Now."
Episode 138
Charlie Sheen, Paul Westerberg
Apr 25, 2002
Another "Incredible Dog Challenge" is postponed by rain; Dave wears his ugly red glasses again; Cee-Lo sings "Closet Freak."
Episode 139
The Rock, Dwayne Kennedy
Apr 26, 2002
Dave and Paul talk about wrestling in preparation of his interview with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. During CBS Mailbag, "Mayor Bloomberg" (Gerard) offers Dave some pot, and Alan Kalter promotes the video "Osama Gone Wild."
Episode 140
Charlie Sheen, Paul Westerberg
Apr 29, 2002
Dave shows various clips of Ted Danson looked scared/shocked from his recent miniseries Living With the Dead; Dave points out that the Late Show was chosen as the seventh greatest television program of all time; Paul Westerberg performs "Silent Film Star."
Episode 141
Incredible Dog Challenge, Debra Messing, Wilco
Apr 30, 2002
The Incredible Dog Challenge is finally held out on 53rd Street, and throughout the night three dogs compete through a series of hurdles and tubes.
Episode 142
Kirsten Dunst, Steve Nash, Angie Stone & The O'Jays
May 1, 2002
An "Incredible Cat Challenge" is thwarted when George Clarke's cat won't go through the obstacle course; Kirsten Dunst promotes Spider-Man; after Angie Stone and the O'Jays perform "Wish I Didn't Miss You," the house band closes the show by performing "Love Train."
Episode 143
Tobey Maquire, Trey Anastasio
May 2, 2002
"Biff Henderson's America" visits the hamlet of Denver, Indiana; Dave comments on rumors that Bill Clinton may host a daytime talk show; Tobey Maguire does a really bad Rodney Dangerfield impression.
Episode 144
Jennifer Garner, Jim Gaffigan
May 3, 2002
Mailbag: a letter about having your name mentioned on TV is somehow morphed into a request to see Alan getting the crap beat out of him. Later on in the segment, a letter about tornados has the same result, as an already bloodied Alan is further laid to waste. Also, Michael McIntee does a remote Top Ten from Central Park, while Jim Gaffigan discusses food and cleanliness.
Episode 145
Mary Tyler Moore, Norah Jones
May 6, 2002
The outside cam catches Spider-Man jacking a car; Dave and Mary Tyler Moore play catch; Norah Jones performs "Don't Know Why."
Episode 146
Richard Gere, Reggie Miller
May 7, 2002
Dave moans and groans over his latest dental work; Dave shows (obviously phony) footage of Peter Jennings doing World News Tonight in a Spider-Man costume; Richard Gere makes first appearance on the show since 1983.
Episode 147
Will Ferrell, Tom Waits
May 8, 2002
Dave and Paul take apart wedding announcements in the New York Times; a staffer in a Spider-Man outfit successfully hails a taxi; Will Ferrell tells Dave what it's like to run the NYC marathon.
Episode 148
Hugh Grant, Tony Hawk
May 9, 2002
Skateboarding great Tony Hawk demonstrates his wares out on 53rd Street.
Episode 149
Gillian Andersen, Jonathan Katz
May 10, 2002
With Biff on vacation, Steph/Monty handles the pushpins live via telephone; during Mailbag, Paul demonstrates a hidden talent for cartwheels, and then mysteriously disappears; a Mother's Day tradition is started when the moms of ten celebrities present the Top Ten list; Dave and Gillian Anderson make out.
Episode 150
Liza Minnelli
May 13, 2002
Dave chats with the latest Survivor loser Robert "The General" DeCanio, while Liza Minnelli performs "Some People" from the musical Gypsy.
Episode 151
Kid Scientists, Allison Janney, Al Green
May 14, 2002
Nine guys in Spider-Man outfits, not to mention Dracula, Superman, and a cowboy cram themselves into a Subway restaurant; Tony Orlando dresses down Dave even though he interrupted him, then leaps into a chorus of "Knock Three Times"; when one of Lee Marek's kid scientists starts a very flammable demonstration, Dave demands that the band and everyone else onstage take for cover behind his desk.
Episode 152
Alec Baldwin, Ted Nugent
May 15, 2002
Tony Mendez goes home with an audience member (see recap), while Dave and rocker/sportsman Ted Nugent cook rabbit.
Episode 153
Stupid Human Tricks, Natalie Portman, X-ecutioners, Xzhibit, Biohazard
May 16, 2002
Dave shows footage from rehearsal of Kenny McGowan tripping over the "Will It Float" tank; Biff visits the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Indy 500 time trials; a participant in tonight's "Stupid Human Tricks" that can maneuver a tennis racquet all over his body flirts with Natalie Portman in the green room.
Episode 154
Kathie Lee Gifford, Brian Regan
May 17, 2002
Mailbag: Martha Stewart fills in for Biff on the pushpin board, Harold Larkin goes hitchhiking, and Tony is humiliated on Blind Date. Also, Brian Regan comments on his inability to spell names correctly.
Episode 155
Vecepia Towerey, Hilary Swank, The Firecrackers
May 20, 2002
Steph/Monty is mentioned in the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly; Dave calls New York Highway Superintendent Drew Outhouse to resolve an awkward social situation; The Kalter Twins perform "I've Got You Babe"; The Firecrackers, a synchronized jump rope team, demonstrate their wares on-stage.
Episode 156
Diane Sawyer, Jesse Martin
May 21, 2002
Dave shows real footage of a woman being questioned on the news wearing a Late Show t-shirt; Diane Sawyer brags about her recent weight loss; Dave chats with Australian teen Jesse Martin, the youngest person ever to sail around the world solo.
Episode 157
Jennifer Lopez, April Kleinschmidt, Patty Loveless
May 22, 2002
Trumpter Terence Blanchard sits in; in honor of David Blaine's recent stunt in which he stands on a eighty-foot platform for several days, George Clarke attempts to stand on a folding chair for the duration of the show; Dave chats with April Kleinschmidt, the sole graduate of the Class of 2002 at Harrold High School in South Dakota.
Episode 158
Jon Favreau, David Rakoff, Anton Figg
May 23, 2002
Alan asks passerby for their reaction to the new Star Wars prequel and ends up making a scene. Also, Anton Fig and Ivan Neville perform "Inside Out" from the CBS Orchestra drummer's new album, Figments.
Episode 159
Charles Grodin, Wendy Liebman
May 24, 2002
Dave announces that Paul will be called Pablo this summer, which will go into effect immediately; Dave promises tonight's show will be "smooth and suave"; during Mailbag, an audience member asks Dave what his most embarrassing moment was, and we watch a (phony) clip of Dave performing with The Firecrackers last week.
Episode 160
Jimmy Kimmel, Tom Dreesen, Goo Goo Dolls
Jun 3, 2002
While showing photos from her trip to the Indianapolis 500, Dave calls Steph/Monty "Dutch"; the snake lady performs again on "Is This Anything?"; Tom Dreesen tells various tales of Hollywood hobnobbing.
Episode 161
Celine Dion, Helio Castroneves
Jun 4, 2002
Dave accuses Rupert of product placement on "May We See Your Photos, Please"; Alan addresses the Queen of England in a rather inappropriate way; Celine Dion performs "I'm Alive" and jumps into the audience.
Episode 162
Chris Rock, Jack Johnson
Jun 5, 2002
Dave and Paul try to figure out a strange gesture that Celine Dion made during her TV concert earlier that week. Later, Chris Rock talks about Don King and Bucky Dent.
Episode 163
Nicolas Cage, Abi Thomas, Jimmy Eat World
Jun 6, 2002
An audience member explains to Dave how to pronounce the name of her hometown: "You're saying Morristown. It's not Morristown. It's Morristown." Also, Dave chats with Abi Thomas, a jogger who was attacked by a bear at Yellowstone National Park.
Episode 164
Zach Braff, Kathleen Madigan
Jun 7, 2002
Mailbag: "Is This Anything?" fave Kiva "Grinder Girl" Kahl stands next to Biff while he puts the pushpins in the map; twelth floor receptionist Art Garfunkel provides his own on-hold music; Alan beats the crap out of an Amish guy, then when Dave explains that the Amish are pacifists, Alan heads back to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, accuses the Amish guy of being brainwashed by Dave, and beats him up again.
Episode 165
Christian Slater, David Bowie
Jun 10, 2002
Dave comments on the Nets' playoff run; Alan performs another scene from Double Indemnity, this time with a Edward G. Robinson stand-in; David Bowie performs "Slow Burn."
Episode 166
Sarah Michelle Gellar, John McEnroe
Jun 11, 2002
Sarah Michelle Geller promotes Scooby-Doo while John McEnroe tells Dave a funny story about getting thrown out of the Australian Open back in his playing days.
Episode 167
Freddie Prinze, Jr., Alicia Keys
Jun 12, 2002
Dave and Paul talk about their cholesterol levels; Freddie Prinze, Jr. promotes Scooby-Doo; Alicia Keys sings "How Come You Don't Call Me?"
Episode 168
Jodie Foster, Jack Hanna
Jun 13, 2002
Episode 169
Matt Damon, Marc Maron
Jun 14, 2002
Biff does his pushpin schtick live from the Grand Canyon, and Dave persuades him to yell "Hey, Mommy!" just to see if there's an echo. Also, Paul does a somewhat convincing James Brown impression, suffers a nervous breakdown onstage, and Dave comes by to bring him his cape.
Episode 170
Stupid Human Tricks, Tom Cruise, The Flatlanders
Jun 17, 2002
Dave takes inventory of all his favorite clips (the "wild dingo," the baby owl eating the mouse, Dubya looking confused, etc.); Tom Cruise shows off his braces; during a segment called "Don't Try This At Home," Mike McIntee sprays Windex into his mouth.
Episode 171
Ellen DeGeneres, Al Franken
Jun 18, 2002
George Clarke stands on the roof of the Studio 54 building to hit golf balls, hoping to go over the Ed Sullivan Theater and break glass on the WPI building on its far side. After successfully breaking one window, Steph/Monty, Alan, and Al Franken each take a few swings at the windows.
Episode 172
Piedmont Birdcallers, Lauren Ambrose, Moby
Jun 19, 2002
The bird callers of Piedmont High School demonstrate their wares once more; Moby sings "We Are Made of Stars."
Episode 173
Harrison Ford, ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead
Jun 20, 2002
The U.S. National Team presents "Top Ten Ways to Get Americans Excited About Soccer;" Dave brags about buying his first car at Harrison Ford; The Trail of Dead performs "Relative Ways."
Episode 174
Connie Chung, Gary Mule Deer
Jun 21, 2002
Biff and Bruce Willis push pins in Hawaii during CBS Mailbag, while Dave lands on the cover of "Martha Stewart Living."
Episode 175
Will Smith, Landon Donovan, Yo Yo Ma & The Silk Road Project
Jun 24, 2002
Will Smith promotes "Men In Black 2," while the US Men's World Cup Soccer Team holds an exhibition on the roof of the theater.
Episode 176
National Hollering Champions, Adam Sandler, Trik Turner
Jun 25, 2002
Dave makes several enlightening remarks about the National Hollerin' Champions from North Carolina, who later perform their winning hollers; Adam Sandler plugs Mr. Deeds.
Episode 177
Tom Brokaw, Bow Wow
Jun 26, 2002
Dave reads from random wedding announcements in the New York Times in a segment called "Will It Last?"
Episode 178
Michelle Williams, Barry Sonnenfeld
Jun 27, 2002
The audience is victorious once more when they play "Stump the Band." Later, Dave shows a very obnoxious commerical for the upcoming G-8 Summit.
Episode 179
Christina Ricci, Daniel Tosh, Ben Kweller
Jun 28, 2002
The "Late Show CBS Mailbag Biff Henderson Map Across America Summer Tour" lands at the Statue of Liberty. Later, Ben Kweller performs "Wasted and Ready."
Episode 180
Tom Hanks, Dolly Parton
Jul 8, 2002
Biff goes out in van, annoying people with a bullhorn. Later, Steph/Monty asks "Road to Perdition" star Tom Hanks, "During the filming, did the crew see or touch any monkeys?"
Episode 181
Stupid Pet Tricks, Jude Law, rubyhorse
Jul 9, 2002
Zeke, the "Rabid Dingo" that bit Dave in June 2000, makes a return appearance on "Stupid Pet Tricks." Later, rubyhorse sings "Sparkle."
Episode 182
Robin Williams, Pat Green
Jul 10, 2002
Dave talks about a snake in his house; Alan Kalter seduces a CPR dummy during a segment called "What's New for Summer;" Pat and Kenny read a transcript of Oprah's interview with Jennifer Lopez; Robin Williams promotes a movie and a broadway show.
Episode 183
Paul Newman, Counting Crows
Jul 11, 2002
TMDB rating 6.0TMDB
Dave plays "Know Your Current Events" with the audience. Later, Paul Newman talks about auto racing while promoting "Road to Perdition."
Episode 184
Nathan Lane, Hugh Fink
Jul 12, 2002
Biff's Summer Tour stops at Niagara Falls. Meanwhile, during CBS Mailbag, George Clarke talks about his plans for the Fourth of July; Alan Kalter struts his "mastery" of the French language.
Episode 185
Serena Williams, Tom Arnold, Dave Matthews Band
Jul 15, 2002
Dave admits to being in a disproportionatly good mood during a segment called "Late Show Newsmakers;" the Dave Matthews Band becomes the second band ever to perform on the roof of the Ed Sullivan Theater.
Episode 186
Catherine Keener, Mario Batali, Solomon Burke
Jul 16, 2002
Steph/Monty and Dave play another round of "Psychic Sandwich." Later, Dave wrecks havoc during a cooking segment with New York restaurant owner Mario Batali.
Episode 187
Sarah Jessica Parker, Etta James
Jul 17, 2002
Sarah Jessica Parker talks about her unborn child; Alan appears to be on the brink of sanity; Dave stumps the audience with a "Beach Quiz."
Episode 188
Geena Davis, Robert Plant
Jul 18, 2002
Just for the hell of it, the annual "Late Show Holiday Quarterback Challenge" is held in the middle of July; Dave quizzes the audience with "Know Your Current Events;" Robert Plant sings "Darkness, Darkness."
Episode 189
Ted Koppel, Wendy Liebman
Jul 19, 2002
Biff's latest stop on his tour is Washington, DC; Dave chats with "Martha Stewart" (Gerard) and her lawyer made of pine cones during CBS Mailbag; Ted Koppel shows off his impeccable comic timing, then delivers a cape to Paul for his Friday night breakdown.
Episode 190
Haley Joel Osment, Bill Scheft, Dashboard Confessional
Jul 22, 2002
George Clarke flies a kite from a taxi; Haley Joel Osment promotes his movie, "The Country Bears;" Dashboard Confessional performs "Saints and Sailors."
Episode 191
Kristen Johnson, Kinky
Jul 23, 2002
Rupert goes golfing; Calvert DeForest turns 81; Kristen Johnston promotes her appearance in Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" in Central Park.
Episode 192
Dana Carvey, Ben Kilham
Jul 24, 2002
Dave chats with a "bear rehabilitator;" Dana Carvey promotes his movie "Master of Disguise;" the "Charts and Graphs" segment reveals that the contents of Ding Dongs are 50% Dings and 50% Dongs.
Episode 193
Amy Sedaris, Chazz Palminteri, Weezer
Jul 25, 2002
During "Know Your Current Events," Dave seems to fixate on attractive women. Later, Weezer plays "Keep Fishin'."
Episode 194
Bill Cosby, Tift Merritt
Jul 26, 2002
During "CBS Mailbag," Paul exaggarates some of the many great tourist destinations of his hometown in Ontario. Later, Bill Cosby talks about his Congressional Medal of Honor.
Episode 195
Julia Stiles, Mike Daisey, Wyclef Jean
Jul 29, 2002
It's the dog days of summer, which might explain why Biff is sitting on a block of ice. Later, Julia Stiles talks about her hair.
Episode 196
Joan Rivers, Zooey Deschanel
Jul 30, 2002
Dave and Rupert play "The Late Show Celebrity X-Ray Challenge." Tonight's celebrity is James Caan.
Episode 197
Blaine Mayhugh, Joaquin Phoenix, Little Richard
Jul 31, 2002
Dave reads articles from obscure newspapers in a segment called "Small Town News." Later, Little Richard sings "Good Golly, Miss Molly."
Episode 198
Mike Myers, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band
Aug 1, 2002
Mike Myers promotes "Austin Powers in Goldmember" and Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band performs "The Rising."
Episode 199
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Mitch Hedberg
Aug 2, 2002
Biff's Summer Tour continues as Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform "Lonesome Day."
Episode 200
Matthew Perry, The Vines
Aug 19, 2002
Dave welcomes "Friends" star Matthew Perry, who is promoting a new movie. Meanwhile, a performance by the Aussie rock group The Vines blows the audience (and Dave) away.
Episode 201
Robin Williams, James Taylor
Aug 20, 2002
Sitting in with the band tonight is an unknown winner from the previous night's Teen Choice Awards. Later, Robin Williams plugs "One Hour Photo."
Episode 202
Al Pacino, Roger Clemens
Aug 21, 2002
Dave shows a timeline of President Bush's vacation, while Al Pacino promotes the movie "Simone."
Episode 203
Elizabeth Hurley, Tom Ryan
Aug 23, 2002
Biff pushes pins into a map right in front of the famous Hollywood sign in L.A.; Alan and his twin brother Rick appear on "American Idol"; upon hearing of a proposed talk show hosted by Bill Clinton on CBS, Dave shows a promo for NBC's "The Saddam Hussein Show."
Episode 204
Stupid Human Tricks, Jimmy Fallon, Dirty Vegas
Aug 26, 2002
"SNL" star Jimmy Fallon promotes the MTV Video Music Awards, which he's hosting.
Episode 205
Chris Elliot, Eliza Dushku, Dixie Chicks
Aug 27, 2002
Dave announces that tomorrow night Paul will be inducted into the National Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame. Later, Chris Elliott and Dave reminiscense.
Episode 206
John Travolta, Nelly
Aug 28, 2002
Dave forces Steph/Monty to ask John Travolta, "How can I get in touch with the other Sweathogs?"
Episode 207
Caroline Rhea, Jake Gyllenhall
Aug 29, 2002
Joe Perry of Aerosmith sits in with the band; Osama congratulates Dave for nine years at CBS; Jake Gyllenhall promotes "Moonlight Mile."
Episode 208
Martin Short, Lewis Black
Aug 30, 2002
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.