The Late Show with David Letterman is an hour-long weeknight comedy and talk-show broadcast by CBS from the Ed Sullivan Theater on Broadway in New York City.
David Letterman's comedic talk-show after moving to a new television network. He retains largely the same format as the previous 'Late Night with David Letterman.'
1. Episode dated 28 August 2006
Aired: Aug 28, 2006Travis Pastrana - Andy Kidler - Baby Gramps
2. Zach Braff, Jeff Brendenburg, The Roots
Aired: Aug 29, 2006Dave toys around with the new product from Apple Computers, the "I-Stinguishe...
3. Snoop Dogg, Charlie Hill, OK Go
Aired: Aug 30, 2006In honor of the show's 13th anniversary, an intern accidentally walks onstage...
4. Julianne Moore, radio-show hosts Opie and Anthony
Aired: Aug 31, 2006Tony visits The Hamptons, where he complains about traffic; recently embarass...
6. Maria Sharapova, Martha Stewart, Justin Timberlake
Aired: Sep 11, 2006Late Show with David Letterman is an American late-night talk show hosted by ...
7. Ashton Kutcher, Sam Hornish, Jr., TV on the Radio
Aired: Sep 12, 2006
8. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Norm MacDonald
Aired: Sep 13, 2006
9. Anne Heche, Luke Ravenstahl, The Who
Aired: Sep 14, 2006
10. Johnny Knoxville, Rachael Ray
Aired: Sep 15, 2006Johnny Dark measures Dave's inseam, much to his chagrin; while promoting "Ven...
11. Dr. Phil McGraw, Willie Tyler and Lester, Sekou Bunch
Aired: Sep 18, 2006Day 1 of Ventriloquist Week with Willie Tyler & Lester, plus Dr. Phil and "Su...
12. Patrick Dempsey, Jay Johnson and Darwin, Kasabian
Aired: Sep 19, 2006Ventriloquist Week, Day 2: Jay Johnson jokes about evolution while his primat...
13. Marg Helgenberger, Ronn Lucas and Scorch, Diana Krall
Aired: Sep 20, 2006Day 3 of Ventriloquist Week with Ronn Lucas & Scorch, plus Marg Helgenberger ...
14. Ted Turner, Jeff Dunham and Walter, Fergie
Aired: Sep 21, 2006Day 4 of Ventriloquist Week with Jeff Dunham & Walter. Plus, Ted Turner and F...
15. LeBron James, Todd Oliver and Irving, Ludacris
Aired: Sep 22, 2006Ventriloquist Week, Day 5: Todd Oliver has a conversation with his talking do...
16. Ray Liotta, Elvis Costello & Tony Bennett, Billy Garcia
Aired: Sep 25, 2006Throughout the night, several Late Show interns learn how to parallel-park; D...
17. Billy Bob Thornton, Lily Capehart, Sean Lennon
Aired: Sep 26, 2006Ten-year-old "lizard charmer" Lily Capehart puts her amphibian pets in doll c...
18. Amanda Peet, Nigella Lawson, Bob Seger
Aired: Sep 27, 2006Tonights guests include Amanda Peet, Nigella Lawson and Bob Seger.
23. Episode dated 4 October 2006
Aired: Oct 4, 2006
24. Frank Caliendo, Rachael Harris, Xzibit, Phil Pfister
Aired: Oct 5, 2006
26. Robin Williams, J.P. Calderon, Sam Moore with Wynonna
Aired: Oct 9, 2006Hartford-based meterologist Scot Haney interrupts Dave with a teaser for his ...
27. Nicky Hilton, Bob Woodward, Joseph Arthur
Aired: Oct 10, 2006
30. Diddy, Neil Patrick Harris
Aired: Oct 13, 2006
31. Tom Arnold, Brian Regan, the latest "Survivor: Cook Islands" castaway
Aired: Oct 23, 2006Tonights guests Tom Arnold, Brian Regan, Strongman Stan Drucker and "Survivor...
32. Tina Fey, Mike Golic & Mike Greenberg, The Killers
Aired: Oct 24, 2006Tourist "Todd Volk" plays "Find the Pumpkin" at Hello Deli; ESPN Radio's "Mik...
33. Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jay Thomas, John Legend
Aired: Oct 25, 2006Tonights guests include Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jay Thomas and John Legend.
35. Bill O'Reilly, Jeff Altman, Tilly and the Wall
Aired: Oct 27, 2006Dave shows off new photos of Harry; Dave Dorsett leaves his station to goof a...
Aired: Oct 30, 2006 Borat, Beck and Tiki Barber, plus a Top Ten from Jerry Springer!
37. Rachel Weisz, David Rakoff, Morningwood
Aired: Oct 31, 2006Tonights guests include Rachel Weisz, David Rakoff and Morningwood.
38. Gary Sinise, Joanne Carson, Jim Norton
Aired: Nov 1, 2006Dave plugs the upcoming Ball State-Michigan football game and promises to giv...
39. Rosie O'Donnell, Lady Sovereign
Aired: Nov 2, 2006Tonights guests include Rosie O'Donnell and Lady Sovereign.
40. Martin Short, Kinky Friedman
Aired: Nov 3, 2006Martin Short performs a song-and-dance number about the internet's role in hi...
Aired: Nov 6, 2006 Britney Spears drops by looking for Will Ferrell; at the end of his interview...
42. Dustin Hoffman, Jamie Oliver, The Metropolitan Opera
Aired: Nov 8, 2006Outgoing Defense Secretary "Donald Rumsfeld" (Gerard) fields questions from t...
43. Kiefer Sutherland, Jenna Fischer, Rocco DeLuca
Aired: Nov 9, 2006Live via satellite, Biff walks through a six-acre corn maze in Livermore, Cal...
45. Robin Williams, Rich Little, George Jones
Aired: Nov 13, 2006Day 1 of Impressionist Week with Rich Little! Also, Robin Williams and George...
46. Jack Black & Kyle Gass, Fred Travalena, Tenacious D
Aired: Nov 14, 2006Impressionist Week, Day 2: Frank Travalena closes his set by mimicing every p...
47. Ellen DeGeneres, Gordie Brown, +44
Aired: Nov 15, 2006
48. Christopher Guest, Frank Caliendo, The Game
Aired: Nov 16, 2006
49. Sen. John Edwards, Kevin Pollak, Will Arnett
Aired: Nov 17, 2006
50. Jerry Seinfeld, Dan Patrick
Aired: Nov 20, 2006Tonights guests include Jerry Seinfeld and Dan Patrick. Plus, a public apolo...
51. Hugh Jackman, Chris Elliott, Jimmie Johnson
Aired: Nov 21, 2006Tonight's "Rejected FDA Products" include Hebrew National Bacon, Frozen Mayon...
52. Matthew Broderick, Lupe Fiasco & Jill Scott
Aired: Nov 22, 2006Tonights guests include Matthew Broderick and Lupe Fiasco and Jill Scott. Plu...
Aired: Nov 23, 2006 Dave shows footage of the staff Thanksgiving dinner, which includes a drunk B...
Aired: Nov 27, 2006
56. George Clooney, The Decemberists
Aired: Nov 28, 2006
57. Richard Simmons, Kate Walsh, Ciara
Aired: Nov 29, 2006A giant goat knocks over the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree; Andy Kindler ...
58. Jennifer Connelly, Tom Dreesen, Shiny Toy Guns
Aired: Nov 30, 2006Tonights guests include Jennifer Connelly, Tom Dreesen and Shiny Toy Guns.
59. Danny DeVito, 16-year-old duct tape expert William Beacom, Silversun Pickups
Aired: Dec 1, 2006Teen duct tape expert William Beacom shows off his sticky creations; Silversu...
61. Howard Stern, Gwen Stefani
Aired: Dec 12, 2006Tonight at Hello Deli, Dave and Rupert dare a (alleged) SUNY student from Que...
62. Kid Scientists, Regis Philbin, Robert Randolph
Aired: Dec 13, 2006Tonights guests include Regis Philbin and Robert Randolph, plus Lee Marek's K...
Aired: Dec 14, 2006 An irate staffer gives Dave a holiday-themed "f*** you"; "Senator Hillary Rod...
64. Clint Eastwood, Matthew Fox
Aired: Dec 15, 2006Tonight's guests include Clint Eastwood and Matthew Fox are the scheduled gue...
65. Frank Caliendo as John Madden, Ben Stiller, Rodrigo & Gabriela
Aired: Dec 18, 2006Tonight's guests include Ben Stiller, John Madden and Rodrigo y Gabriela.
66. Beyonce, Marv Albert, The Dears
Aired: Dec 19, 2006Tonight's guests include Beyonce Knowles, Marv Albert and The Dears.
67. Renée Zellweger, holiday toy demonstration, Taking Back Sunday
Aired: Dec 20, 2006A Yule Log is set up in front of Dave's desk, and later Dave and Renee Zellwe...
Aired: Dec 21, 2006 Tom Brokaw and Cold War Kids are the scheduled guests.
69. Cate Blanchett, Jay Thomas, Darlene Love
Aired: Dec 22, 2006Cate Blanchett and Darlene Love are tonight's guests. Plus, Jay Thomas and t...
Aired: Jan 2, 2007
71. Matt Lauer, Artie Lange, Augustana
Aired: Jan 3, 2007
73. Donald Trump, Mary Lynn Rajskub
Aired: Jan 5, 2007
75. Penelope Cruz, Gary Mule Deer, Ben E. King
Aired: Jan 9, 2007A woman from Chicago plays "Name That Smell" at Hello Deli; after vilifying C...
Aired: Jan 10, 2007 Tonight's guests are Peter O'Toole and Marc Maron, plus a Top Ten from baseba...
77. Julianne Moore, Madonna, The Hold Steady
Aired: Jan 11, 2007Videotape operator Tom Catusi apologizes for making a cheap shot at Mark McGw...
78. Kristin Chenoweth, John Witherspoon, Josh Ritter
Aired: Jan 12, 2007A Late Show Fun Fact: the actual Godzilla was only seven feet tall and was ki...
79. Amy Sedaris, Jason Randal, America with Ryan Adams & Ben Kweller
Aired: Jan 15, 2007Dave acknowledges the 7th anniversary of his quintuple-bypass with a clip fro...
80. Paul Newman, Sebastian Bourdais, Diana Ross
Aired: Jan 16, 2007Paul Newman, Sebastian Bourdais, and Diana Ross are the scheduled guests.
81. Tina Fey, Terri and Bindi Irwin
Aired: Jan 17, 2007Tina Fey discusses the Golden Globes and explains why she hates Los Angeles; ...
82. Harry Shearer, Vera Farmiga, Mat Kearney
Aired: Jan 18, 2007Dave promotes the new, improved Late Show web site; "El Nino" (Gerard) drops ...
83. Dan Rather, Tricia Helfer, Andy Kindler
Aired: Jan 19, 2007Dave comments on this winter's damaged citrus crop by opening a carton of "Tr...
85. Ricky Gervais, Forest Whitaker, The Shins
Aired: Jan 23, 2007Ricky Gervais, Forest Whittaker, and The Shins are the scheduled guests.
98. Tracy Morgan, Gabrielle Union, Brad Cummings and Rex
Aired: Feb 16, 2007The Cat Empire
108. Charles Grodin, Dan Naturman
Aired: Mar 2, 2007Dave reminisces about his teen years and shares an antedote about a ruined fu...
109. Chris Rock, Sandra Oh, Amy Winehouse
Aired: Mar 12, 2007Dave admits that he's never participated nor believes in Daylight Savings Tim...
110. Jeff Goldblum, Barbara McQueen
Aired: Mar 13, 2007Jeff Goldblum, Barbara McQueen
112. Bernie Mac, Paula Abdul, Joss Stone
Aired: Mar 19, 2007Bernie Mac, Paula Abdul, Joss Stone
113. Adam Sandler, Don Cheadle, Danica Patrick, Todd Barry, Lucinda Williams
Aired: Mar 20, 2007Fill-in host Adam Sandler (with assistance from his dog, Matzoball II) welcom...
114. Jack Black, Lara Logan, beer launching refrigerator creator John Cornwell
Aired: Mar 21, 2007Tonight's "Great Moments in Presidental Speeches" clip is doctored to include...
115. Will Ferrell, Kings of Leon, Rachel Smith
Aired: Mar 26, 2007Will Ferrell, Kings of Leon, Rachel Smith
116. Patricia Arquette, Paul Mooney, Macy Gray
Aired: Mar 27, 2007
Aired: Mar 28, 2007
120. Sen. Barack Obama, Halle Berry, Zach Johnson
Aired: Apr 9, 2007
121. David Duchovny, Ryan Howard, Andrew Bird
Aired: Apr 10, 2007
123. Bruce Willis, Jason Randal
Aired: Apr 12, 2007
124. Bill Cosby, Angela Kinsey
Aired: Apr 13, 2007
Aired: Apr 16, 2007 Kelly Ripa, Simon Pegg, and Jim Short are the scheduled guests.
129. Jessica Biel, Ira Glass, Regina Spektor
Aired: Apr 20, 2007
130. Brian Williams, Steven Wright, a Top Ten list presented by Sanjaya Malakar
Aired: Apr 23, 2007Top Ten list presented by Sanjaya Malakar
131. David Hyde Pierce, Ivanka Trump, Corinne Bailey Rae
Aired: Apr 24, 2007
133. Steve Martin, Dave Cota and A.J. the parakeet, Derek Jeter
Aired: Apr 26, 2007Steve Martin dominates the show, as he interrupts Dave twice, gets a lapdance...
135. Kirsten Dunst, Rob Magnotti, Dinosaur Jr.
Aired: Apr 30, 2007Day 1 of "Impressionist Week 2" with Rob Magnotti. Kirsten Dunst and Dinosaur...
136. Tobey Maguire, John Byner, Modest Mouse
Aired: May 1, 2007
139. Ray Romano, Reggie Reg, Dennis Haysbert
Aired: May 4, 2007Day 5 of "Impressionist Week 2" with Reggie Reg. Ray Romano and Dennis Haysbe...
140. Regis Philbin, Darlene Love
Aired: May 7, 2007
143. Dr. Phil McGraw, Jack Hanna
Aired: May 10, 2007Dr. Phil McGraw and Jack Hanna are the scheduled guests.
146. Don Rickles, Michael Imperioli, Wilco, a Top Ten List presented by Masi Oka
Aired: May 15, 2007Don Rickles, Michael Imperioli, and Wilco are the scheduled guests. Plus, a ...
147. Ricky Gervais, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Mavis Staples, a Top Ten List presented by Bob Barker
Aired: May 16, 2007Ricky Gervais, Mary Lynn Rajskub, and Mavis Staples are the scheduled guests....
148. Kid Scientists, Luke Wilson, Rufus Wainwright, a Top Ten List presented by Homer Simpson
Aired: May 17, 2007Top Ten List presented by Homer Simpson
149. Teri Hatcher, Jonah Hill, Elvis Costello
Aired: May 18, 2007
154. Kevin Spacey, Alexis Bledel
Aired: May 25, 2007
159. Ellen Barkin, Brian Regan
Aired: Jun 8, 2007
161. Kyra Sedgwick/Richard Branson/Maroon 5
Aired: Jun 12, 2007
162. John Cusack/Pink Martini/Turkey Gobbling Champions
Aired: Jun 13, 2007
168. Robin Williams, Julie Chen
Aired: Jun 28, 2007
178. Kevin James, Jose Andres, White Rabbits
Aired: Jul 19, 2007
185. Episode dated 30 July 2007
Aired: Jul 30, 2007
187. Matt Damon, Jeff Altman, Angelique Kidjo
Aired: Aug 1, 2007Matt Damon, Jeff Altman, and Angelique Kidjo are the scheduled guests.
188. Jackie Chan, Chelsea Handler, Michael Buble
Aired: Aug 2, 2007
189. Glenn Close, Judd Apatow, Chris & Rich Robinson
Aired: Aug 3, 2007
196. Kevin Bacon, Kat Von D, T.I. with Wyclef
Aired: Aug 28, 2007Appearances
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