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. Former President Bill Clinton, Patti Scialfa
Aired: Sep 4, 2007Former President Bill Clinton plugs his new book and explains why he can't be...
2. Danny DeVito, Larry David, Avril Lavigne
Aired: Sep 5, 2007Dave apologizes to Sue Hum for a pre-show accident; the show is interrupted b...
3. Jessica Alba, George Saunders, The Manchester Orchestra
Aired: Sep 6, 2007In the midst of a citywide taxi strike, a cab is seen carrying people on the ...
4. Rachael Ray, Frank Rich, Arctic Monkeys
Aired: Sep 7, 2007Throughout the show, saxophonist Aaron Bing attempts to break the world recor...
5. Jodie Foster, Glen Hansard & Markéta Irglová
Aired: Sep 10, 2007Jodie Foster, Glen Hansard, and Marketa Irglova are the scheduled guests.
6. Dr. Phil McGraw, Andy Kindler, Suzanne Vega
Aired: Sep 11, 2007Prior to the show, Jude Brennan confronts Dr. Phil about Dave's "psychotic te...
7. Viggo Mortensen, Kat Von D, Daughtry, a Top Ten List presented by 10 NASCAR stars
Aired: Sep 12, 2007Viggo Mortensen, Kat Von D, and Daughtry are the scheduled guests. Plus, a s...
8. Martha Stewart, Fred Willard, a Top Ten List presented by Billy Bob Thornton
Aired: Sep 13, 2007Martha Stewart and Fred Willard are the scheduled guests. Plus, a special To...
9. Regis Philbin, Chamillionaire
Aired: Sep 14, 2007Dave does an impression of Tony's reaction to an inaccurate monologue joke; R...
10. Jamie Foxx, Jimmy Smits, Will.I.Am
Aired: Sep 24, 2007Jamie Foxx, Jimmy Smits, and Will.I.Am are the scheduled guests.
11. Kate Walsh, Kevin Smith, Rascal Flatts
Aired: Sep 25, 2007Kate Walsh, Kevin Smith, and Rascal Flatts are the scheduled guests.
12. Jennifer Garner, Ken Burns, Chaka Khan
Aired: Sep 26, 2007Chris Elliott and Gerard Mulligan drop by to promote their new project, "Bion...
13. Stupid Human Tricks, Whoopi Goldberg, Melissa Etheridge
Aired: Sep 27, 2007Whoopi Goldberg and Melissa Etheridge are the scheduled guests. Plus, Stupid...
14. Paris Hilton, Emile Hirsch
Aired: Sep 28, 2007Henry Rife leaps over six taxicabs on an ATV; Paris Hilton dodges a string of...
15. Sean Penn, Barry Sonnenfeld, Ben Harper
Aired: Oct 1, 2007Sean Penn, Barry Sonnenfeld, and Ben Harper are the scheduled guests.
16. Jude Law, Sarah Silverman, John Fogerty
Aired: Oct 2, 2007The show is interrupted by a businessman on a cell phone in the backdrop; Joh...
Aired: Oct 3, 2007 Throughout the night, Late Show interns attempt to parallel-park on 53rd Stre...
18. Nicolette Sheridan, Tony Snow, Rihanna
Aired: Oct 4, 2007Nicolette Sheridan, Tony Snow, and Rihanna are the scheduled guests.
19. Bob Newhart, Angela Kinsey, Iron and Wine
Aired: Oct 5, 2007Several audience members voluntarily present the Top Ten; Bob Newhart shares ...
Aired: Oct 8, 2007 George Clooney and Kid Rock are the scheduled guests.
21. Jennifer Lopez, Alan Greenspan
Aired: Oct 9, 2007Several elderly Alan Greenspan "groupies" stand outside the theater as the fo...
22. Stephen Colbert, Eva Mendes, Queens of the Stone Age
Aired: Oct 10, 2007A canned ham is almost given to an audience member; the "f*** you" guy brags ...
23. Anne Heche, Sue Johanson, Mariza
Aired: Oct 11, 2007Anne Heche, Sue Johanson, and Mariza are the scheduled guests.
24. Halle Berry, Bill Hader, Spring Snake Symphony
Aired: Oct 12, 2007A pregnant Halle Berry plugs Things We Lost In The Fire and shows a 3-D ultra...
25. Jake Gyllenhaal, Connie Britton, 50 Cent
Aired: Oct 15, 2007Marc Odgers returns to the Late Show to leap over five interns; a security gu...
26. Richard Simmons, Casey Affleck, Sondre Lerche
Aired: Oct 16, 2007Richard Simmons and Casey Affleck are the scheduled guests.
27. Rebecca Romijn, Jimmie Walker, LeAnn Rimes
Aired: Oct 17, 2007Dave (amongst others) discusses a fire in the theater basement that occured e...
28. Steve Carell, Chris Russo, Chris Elliott, Band of Horses
Aired: Oct 18, 2007Tonights guests include Steve Carell, Chris Russo and Band of Horses perform ...
29. Amanda Peet, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Caldwell
Aired: Oct 19, 2007Mac n' cheese is the latest food item that Sue Hum offers Dave (and promptly ...
Aired: Oct 29, 2007 Two marathon runners interrupt the monologue (one week early, it shall be not...
31. Jennifer Connelly, Slash, Nicole Atkins
Aired: Oct 30, 2007An excerpt is revealed from President Gerald Ford's posthumous memoirs; Alan ...
32. David Spade, Penn & Teller, Jonathan Papelbon
Aired: Oct 31, 2007The 26th annual "New Halloween Costumes" segment includes a Hillary Clinton p...
33. Dr. Phil McGraw, Ryan Adams
Aired: Nov 1, 2007With a writers' strike now looking very likely, "Mrs. Letterman" (Jude Brenna...
Aired: Nov 2, 2007 Etch-a-sketch artist George Vlosich becomes the latest person to do a portrai...
35. Robin Williams/Lupe Fiasco
Aired: Jan 2, 2008Dave returns from an eight-week hiatus with a full beard and his writing staf...
36. Bill Maher/Ellen Page/the cast of Broadway's "Young Frankenstein"
Aired: Jan 3, 2008Dave's beard gets a key to the city, courtesy of Mayor Bloomberg; a wayward W...
37. Donald Trump/Shooter Jennings
Aired: Jan 4, 2008Dave admits that he's getting tired of the beard, then confesses to feeling s...
38. Tom Hanks, Gov. Mike Huckabee
Aired: Jan 7, 2008Tom Hanks and Mike Huckabee are the scheduled guests.
Aired: Jan 8, 2008 Lucy Liu and MGMT are the scheduled guests. Plus, Bill Medley (of Righteous ...
40. Morgan Freeman, Tom Brokaw, Chuck Prophet
Aired: Jan 9, 2008Morgan Freeman and Chuck Prophet are the scheduled guests.
Aired: Jan 10, 2008 Howard Stern and Ayo are the scheduled guests.
42. Tracy Morgan, Kat Von D, Dropkick Murphys
Aired: Jan 11, 2008Tracy Morgan, Kat Von D, and Dropkick Murphys are the scheduled guests.
43. Katie Holmes, Frank Caliendo, Maroon 5
Aired: Jan 14, 2008Katie Holmes, Frank Caliendo, and Maroon 5 are the scheduled guests.
44. Denzel Washington, Don Rickles
Aired: Jan 15, 2008An audience member claims to know Dave's ex-wife, who apparently now lives in...
45. Michael Douglas, Katherine Heigl, Wyclef Jean
Aired: Jan 16, 2008Throughout the night, Tony and Dave play the Spanish-language version of "Whe...
46. Sylvester Stallone, the Teutul family, the Mars Volta
Aired: Jan 17, 2008Sylvester Stallone, the Teutul Family, and The Mars Volta are the scheduled g...
47. Diane Keaton, Jim Gaffigan
Aired: Jan 18, 2008Dave begs Gaines to stop feeding in phone calls from the California Highway P...
48. Sarah Michelle Gellar, Dan Patrick, Ringo Starr
Aired: Jan 21, 2008The Bruce Willis Secret Word of the Night is "Muffin"; during an audience Q&A...
49. Sen. John Edwards, Diablo Cody, Josh Ritter, David "Fathead" Newman
Aired: Jan 22, 2008Senator John Edwards, Diablo Cody, and Josh Ritter are the scheduled guests.
50. Charles Grodin, New York Giant Lawrence Tynes, The Redwalls
Aired: Jan 23, 2008Charles Grodin, Lawrence Tynes, and The Redwalls are the scheduled guests.
51. Julia Louis-Dreyfus, T.J. Miller, Super Furry Animals
Aired: Jan 24, 2008Lt. Len Easton is caught annoying Dave and interrupting "Larry King Live"; Da...
52. Nathan Lane, Jake Johannsen
Aired: Jan 25, 2008Nathan Lane and Jake Johannsen are the scheduled guests.
53. Jessica Alba/Julie Chen/The Whigs
Aired: Jan 28, 2008Jessica Alba talks about her first pregnancy.
54. Bill Cosby, Lake Bell, The Matt Savage Trio
Aired: Jan 29, 2008Lt. Len Easton calls up C-SPAN's "Washington Journal"; Bill Cosby shares an a...
55. Dr. Phil McGraw, Lena Headey, Gary Allan
Aired: Jan 30, 2008An audience member gives Dave a gold hat, which Paul wears; Lt. Len Easton po...
56. Stupid Human Tricks, Eva Longoria Parker, Colbie Caillat
Aired: Jan 31, 2008Eva Longoria and Colbie Caillat are the scheduled guests. Plus, Stupid Human...
57. Paris Hilton, Artie Lange, Vampire Weekend
Aired: Feb 1, 2008Paris Hilton, Artie Lange, and Vampire Weekend are the scheduled guests.
58. Sen. Hillary Clinton, Sheryl Crow
Aired: Feb 4, 2008Dave discusses at length the New York Giants' upset Super Bowl victory; Senat...
59. Matthew McConaughey, Gary Mule Deer, Sheryl Crow
Aired: Feb 5, 2008Matthew McConaughey, Gary Mule Deer, and Sheryl Crow are the scheduled guests.
60. Eli Manning, Vince Vaughn, A Fine Frenzy
Aired: Feb 6, 2008Eli Manning and A Fine Frenzy are the scheduled guests.
Aired: Feb 7, 2008 Lt. Len Easton interrupts "Know Your Current Events"; Kate Hudson plugs Fool'...
62. Colin Farrell, Blake Lively, Lenny Kravitz
Aired: Feb 8, 2008"Late Show Fun Facts" is interrupted by a ticket scalper (Mike McIntee); Coli...
63. Kate Walsh, Jason Sudeikis, OK Go and Bonerama
Aired: Feb 11, 2008While fielding a question about Oprah tickets, Dave accidentally breaks one o...
64. Evangeline Lilly, Marisa Miller, Brad Paisley
Aired: Feb 12, 2008Evangeline Lilly and Brad Paisley are the scheduled guests.
Aired: Feb 13, 2008 Dave obsesses over his orange tie; live via satellite, a man with a black eye...
66. Regis Philbin, Joseph Arthur
Aired: Feb 14, 2008Regis Philbin and Joseph Arthur are the scheduled guests.
67. Charles Barkley, Bill Burr
Aired: Feb 15, 2008Charles Barkley talks hoops and dodges questions about running for governor o...
68. Dennis Quaid, Ryan Newman, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings
Aired: Feb 18, 2008Dennis Quaid and Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings are the scheduled guests.
69. Randy Jackson, Saffron Burrows, Ray Davies
Aired: Feb 19, 2008Bill Scheft apologizes for a bad Dick Cheney joke, citing tainted roast beef;...
70. Amy Sedaris, Erika Jensen, Foo Fighters
Aired: Feb 20, 2008Paul stars in a spoof of VH1's hit reality show "Rock of Love"; Martha Stewar...
71. Steve Martin, hand shadows performance with Raymond Crowe
Aired: Feb 21, 2008Steve Martin is the scheduled guest. Plus, a hand shadow demonstration!
Aired: Feb 22, 2008 Lt. Len Easton resurfaces; "Harry Letterman" is spotted having a smoke backst...
73. Will Ferrell, Michael McDonald
Aired: Feb 25, 2008Live via satellite, Osama bin Laden accepts an Academy Award; Will Ferrell pl...
74. Courteney Cox, Thomas Friedman, Chingy with Ludacris
Aired: Feb 26, 2008Courtney Cox, Thomas Friedman, Chingy, and Ludacris are the scheduled guests.
75. Kid Scientists, Natalie Portman, Kenna
Aired: Feb 27, 2008"AMPTP President Nick Counter" and "Writers Guild Executive Director David Yo...
76. Amy Adams, Jamie Oliver, Liam Finn
Aired: Feb 28, 2008Amy Adams, Jamie Oliver, and Liam Finn are the scheduled guests.
77. Woody Harrelson, Tommy Tiernan
Aired: Feb 29, 2008Woody Harrelson discusses "tea-bagging" while kite surfing and plugs Semi-Pro...
Aired: Mar 10, 2008 Jim Carrey and Paula Abdul are the scheduled guests.
79. Martha Stewart, Snoop Dogg
Aired: Mar 11, 2008Dave comments on the Gov. Eliot Spitzer scandal; the backdrop scalper (Mike M...
80. Charlize Theron, Lewis Black, British Sea Power
Aired: Mar 12, 2008Charlize Theron, Lewis Black, and British Sea Power are the scheduled guests.
81. Kate Beckinsale, Graham Colton
Aired: Mar 13, 2008Dave tears up a new five-dollar bill and ketchup spills out; the 2008 Wild Tu...
82. Jaime Pressly, Brian Regan
Aired: Mar 14, 2008Jaime Pressly and Brian Regan are the scheduled guests.
83. Rainn Wilson, Mike Golic & Mike Greenberg, Bell X1
Aired: Mar 17, 2008Rainn Wilson, Mike Golic, Mike Greenberg, and Bell X1 are the scheduled guests.
84. Al Franken, Lauren Conrad, The Cribs
Aired: Mar 18, 2008Dave gives an update on his tick infection; a man from Texas plays "What's In...
85. Brooke Shields, Seth Meyers, Gutter Twins
Aired: Mar 19, 2008Cameraman Dave Dorsett is caught drinking on the job; the cast of "Battlestar...
86. Demi Moore, Anthony Bourdain, Counting Crows
Aired: Mar 24, 2008An audience woman shares her own tick bite experience with Dave; Alan narrate...
87. Kate Bosworth, John Witherspoon, The Raveonettes
Aired: Mar 25, 2008Kate Bosworth, John Witherspoon, and The Raveonettes are the scheduled guests.
88. Brian Williams, Judy Greer, Langhorne Slim
Aired: Mar 26, 2008Brian Williams, Judy Greer, and Langhorne Slim are the scheduled guests.
89. Helen Mirren, Jose Canseco
Aired: Mar 31, 2008
90. Sen. John McCain, Cat Power
Aired: Apr 1, 2008
91. George Clooney, Norah Jones
Aired: Apr 2, 2008
92. Renee Zellweger, Gayle King, Paddy Casey
Aired: Apr 3, 2008
93. Ellen Pompeo, Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige
Aired: Apr 4, 2008
Aired: Apr 14, 2008
95. Kelsey Grammer/Kristen Bell/Rogue Wave
Aired: Apr 15, 2008After Kelsey Grammer shares a disgusting antedote about his pet, Dave theoriz...
96. Uma Thurman, Graham Rahal, The Gossip
Aired: Apr 16, 2008
97. Kelly Ripa, Dr. John P. Holdren, The Black Keys
Aired: Apr 17, 2008Kelly Ripa, The Black Keys
98. Amy Poehler, Jason Segel, Jordan Zevon
Aired: Apr 18, 2008
99. Billy Crystal, Maria Sharapova
Aired: Apr 21, 2008Late Show with David Letterman is an American late-night talk show hosted by ...
100. Helen Hunt, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, Kathleen Edwards
Aired: Apr 22, 2008
101. Danica Patrick, Russell Brand, Tokyo Police Club
Aired: Apr 23, 2008
102. Tina Fey, Brett Favre, Estelle
Aired: Apr 24, 2008Dave recalls being stuck in an elevator, with time-lapse footage of his ordea...
103. Craig Ferguson, Ira Glass, The Black Crowes
Aired: Apr 25, 2008
104. Gwyneth Paltrow, Richard Lewis, The Roots with Chrisette Michele
Aired: Apr 28, 2008
105. Robert Downey Jr., Alicia Keys
Aired: Apr 29, 2008
106. Matthew Broderick, Heidi Montag, Josh Groban
Aired: Apr 30, 2008
107. John Goodman, Bear Grylls, Robyn
Aired: May 1, 2008
108. Patrick Dempsey, Isabella Rossellini, Nick Lowe
Aired: May 2, 2008
109. Jimmy Kimmel, Lance Burton, Jimmy Eat World
Aired: May 5, 2008
110. Ashton Kutcher, Mac King, Steve Winwood
Aired: May 6, 2008
111. Emile Hirsch, Tom Dreesen, Dirk Arthur
Aired: May 7, 2008
112. Paris Hilton, Steve Wyrick, Panic at the Disco
Aired: May 8, 2008
113. Barbara Walters, Cobie Smulders, Penn & Teller
Aired: May 9, 2008
114. Stupid Pet Tricks/Shia LaBeouf/N.E.R.D.
Aired: May 12, 2008
115. Regis Philbin, Laura Dern, Death Cab for Cutie
Aired: May 13, 2008
Aired: May 14, 2008
117. America Ferrera, Russell Brand, Terry Fator
Aired: May 15, 2008
118. Teri Hatcher, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Aired: May 16, 2008
119. Kevin Spacey, Sen. Jim Webb, Sara Bareilles
Aired: May 19, 2008
120. Harrison Ford, Ali Lohan, Leona Lewis
Aired: May 20, 2008
121. Kristin Davis, Jimmy Buffett
Aired: May 21, 2008
122. Sarah Jessica Parker, Piedmont Bird Callers, Republic Tigers
Aired: May 22, 2008
123. Liv Tyler, Sue Johanson, Tommy Johnagin
Aired: May 23, 2008
124. Adam Sandler, Scott Dixon, Donna Summer
Aired: Jun 2, 2008
125. Julianne Moore, Morgan Spurlock, a performance from the Broadway musical "South Pacific"
Aired: Jun 3, 2008
126. Jack Black, Esperanza Spalding
Aired: Jun 4, 2008
Aired: Jun 5, 2008
128. Jenna Fischer, Jim Nantz, Gavin Rossdale
Aired: Jun 6, 2008
129. Tom Brokaw, Elettra Wiedemann, Gnarls Barkley
Aired: Jun 9, 2008
130. Mark Wahlberg, Jeff Peckman, Alanis Morissette
Aired: Jun 10, 2008
131. Zooey Deschanel, Scott McClellan, Jakob Dylan
Aired: Jun 11, 2008
132. Ben Kingsley, Artie Lange, Emmylou Harris
Aired: Jun 12, 2008Ben Kingsley and Emmylou Harris are the scheduled guests.
133. Whoopi Goldberg , Spencer Pratt, Nick Griffin
Aired: Jun 13, 2008
134. Mike Myers, BMX star Kevin Robinson, Adele
Aired: Jun 16, 2008
135. Steve Carell, Lance Armstrong, Dr. John
Aired: Jun 17, 2008Dave attempts to channel the spirit of President Harry Truman, but ends up ge...
136. Kevin Garnett & Ray Allen, Jane Krakowski, Martha Wainwright
Aired: Jun 18, 2008
137. Jason Bateman, Teri Garr, Keyshia Cole
Aired: Jun 19, 2008
138. Denis Leary, The Baseball Project
Aired: Jun 20, 2008
Aired: Jun 23, 2008 Dave discusses watching his son play T-ball; Dave embarasses George Clarke by...
140. Charlize Theron, Richard Belzer, Mötley Crüe
Aired: Jun 24, 2008After a gag about "Martian Ice" bombs, Dave gives the red-colored ice to an a...
141. Abigail Breslin, Barry Sonnenfeld, Tift Merritt
Aired: Jun 25, 2008
142. Mary-Kate Olsen, Jim Gaffigan, Gavin DeGraw
Aired: Jun 26, 2008
143. Morgan Freeman, Kaley Cuoco, Wild Sweet Orange
Aired: Jun 27, 2008
144. Pierce Brosnan, Bud Selig, Jason Mraz
Aired: Jul 14, 2008
145. Meryl Streep, Aaron Eckhart, Randy Travis
Aired: Jul 15, 2008
146. Maggie Gyllenhaal, Neil Young, The Hold Steady
Aired: Jul 16, 2008
147. Ricky Gervais, John Mellencamp
Aired: Jul 17, 2008Following "Top Ten Signs It's Time To Wash Your Monkey," Lyle the Intern unsu...
148. Rosie Perez, David Sedaris
Aired: Jul 18, 2008
149. Will Ferrell, Adam Savage & Jamie Hyneman
Aired: Jul 21, 2008Will Ferrell, Adam Savage, and Jamie Hyneman are the scheduled guests.
150. Amanda Peet, Jon Hamm, Augustana
Aired: Jul 22, 2008Dave welcomes back Bill Scheft, who was sidelined with hip surgery; Small Tow...
151. John C. Reilly, Jane Mayer, Grizzly Bear
Aired: Jul 23, 2008John C. Reilly, Jane Mayer, and Grizzly Bear are the scheduled guests.
152. David Duchovny, Black Kids
Aired: Jul 24, 2008Featuring David Duchovny (The X-Files: I Want To Believe) and Black Kids (Par...
153. Nathan Lane, Larry "Bubbles" Brown, Randy Bachman
Aired: Jul 25, 2008
154. Gillian Anderson, Simon Pegg, We Are Scientists
Aired: Jul 28, 2008Dave describes an incident during the monologue where Inky's cue-cards went A...
155. Kevin Costner, Bob Sarlatte, Low vs. Diamond
Aired: Jul 29, 2008
156. Pamela Anderson, James Franco, Atmosphere
Aired: Jul 30, 2008Pamela Anderson, James Franco,Atmosphere
157. Luke Wilson, Mindy Kaling, Michael Lauziere
Aired: Jul 31, 2008
158. Richard Simmons, Mary-Louise Parker
Aired: Aug 1, 2008Paul Thoresen appears again to drop a 55-gallon water balloon on a '94 Chevy ...
Aired: Aug 4, 2008
160. Kelly Ripa, Steve Coogan, Spiritualized
Aired: Aug 5, 2008
161. Penélope Cruz/Danny Way/Randy Newman
Aired: Jun 6, 2008Penelope Cruz, Randy Newman, Danny Way
162. Kiefer Sutherland, Rumer Willis, Phil Vassar
Aired: Aug 7, 2008
163. Donald Trump, Dwayne Kennedy
Aired: Aug 8, 2008Donald Trump discusses real estate in Abu Dhabi; "WIll It Float?" is played o...
164. Shawn Johnson, Tracy Morgan, Solange
Aired: Aug 25, 2008
165. Bryan Clay, Don Cheadle, Little Anthony & The Imperials
Aired: Aug 26, 2008Tonight on "Get to Know Delaware," a fun fact about neighboring Pennsylvania;...
166. Kerri Walsh & Misty May-Treanor, Neil Patrick Harris, Nas
Aired: Aug 27, 2008Olympic Gold Medalists Kerri Walsh & Misty May-Treanor, Neil Patrick Harris a...
167. Brad Garrett, Blake Lively, Randy Houser
Aired: Aug 28, 2008
168. Amy Sedaris, Kim Kardashian, Brian Regan
Aired: Aug 29, 2008Water-balloon fiend Paul Thoresen drops a 55-gallon bomb on a convertable wit...
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