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."
Aired: Aug 20, 2001Dave announces that instead of "whatever," from now on he will be saying "whe...
Aired: Aug 21, 20013. National Hollerin' Champions, Julia Stiles, Habib Koite & Bamada
Aired: Aug 22, 20014. Brooke Shields, John McEnroe, Joe Henry
Aired: Aug 23, 20015. Eric Kraff, Goran Ivanisevic
Aired: Aug 24, 2001Aired: Aug 27, 2001Dave points out that Tony Mendez is mentioned in this week's "Talk of the Tow...
7. Jason Biggs, Daniel Tosh, Etta James
Aired: Aug 28, 20018. Charles Grodin, Michael Franti & Spearhead
Aired: Aug 29, 20019. Sarah Jessica Parker, John Witherspoon
Aired: Aug 30, 2001Mayor Guiliani interrupts Dave's monologue; Sarah Jessica Parker promotes "Se...
Aired: Aug 31, 200111. Tom Arnold, Brandi Chastain, Ralph Stanley & The Whites
Aired: Sep 3, 2001Aired: Sep 4, 200113. Carson Daly, US Marine Corps
Aired: Sep 5, 200114. Tim Robbins, Amy Sedaris, Jimmy Eat World
Aired: Sep 6, 2001Aired: Sep 7, 2001
Aired: Sep 17, 2001In the first show following the terrorist destruction of the World Trade Cent...
17. Bryant Gumbel, Denis Leary, Tori Amos
Aired: Sep 18, 200118. Matthew Broderick, John Miller, Odetta & The Boys Choir of Harlem
Aired: Sep 19, 200119. Walter Cronkite, Will Ferrell, Jewel
Aired: Sep 20, 200120. Merideth Viera, Stephen Ambrose, Sheryl Crow, Emmylou Harris, and Gillian Welch
Aired: Sep 21, 200121. Rudolph Giuliani, Katie Harmon
Aired: Sep 24, 2001Dave welcomes national hero Rudy Guiliani to the show for the first time sinc...
22. Marcia Gay Harden, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Pete Yorn
Aired: Sep 25, 200123. Thomas Von Essen, Ben Stiller, Tenacious D
Aired: Sep 26, 200124. Hillary Clinton, Cast of '42nd Street'
Aired: Sep 27, 200125. Jason Alexander, Don Zimmer, Wyclef Jean
Aired: Sep 28, 2001Aired: Oct 1, 200127. Kate Beckinsale, Chris Kattan, Sarah Harmer
Aired: Oct 2, 200128. John Cusack, Grant Paulsen, Joe Strummer
Aired: Oct 3, 2001During "What's the Deal With Old Guys and Enormous Glasses?" Dave wears a 70'...
29. Owen Wilson, Lisa Ling, Ryan Adams
Aired: Oct 4, 2001Paul composes a song about people that look like Burt Reynolds; Owen Wilson p...
30. Joshua Jackson, Tiki Barber, Emo Phillips
Aired: Oct 5, 2001Alan gives dating tips; Joshua Jackson promotes the upcoming season premiere ...
31. Farrah Fawcett, Tina Fey, Garbage
Aired: Oct 8, 200132. Tom Cavanagh, Steve Hartman, Leona Naess
Aired: Oct 9, 200133. Nathan Lane, Cokie Roberts
Aired: Oct 10, 200134. Bruce Willis, Cody Arens, Alicia Keys
Aired: Oct 11, 2001Out of the blue, Dave compliments the New York State Police, but Paul smells ...
35. Rose McGowen, Sarah Vowell, Jim Gaffigan
Aired: Oct 12, 200136. Steve Kroft, Bruce McCall, John Mellencamp
Aired: Oct 15, 200137. Jack Hannah, Justin Long, Daniel Rodriguez
Aired: Oct 16, 200138. Ethan Hawke, Judith Miller, Quincy Jones
Aired: Oct 17, 200139. John McCain, Brittany Murphy, Macy Gray
Aired: Oct 18, 200140. Kevin Kline, Richard Holbrooke, Caroline Rhea
Aired: Oct 19, 2001Aired: Oct 29, 200142. David Spade, Marv Albert, Laurie Anderson
Aired: Oct 30, 2001Aired: Oct 31, 2001Aired: Nov 1, 200145. John Travolta, Harland Williams
Aired: Nov 2, 2001Aired: Nov 5, 200147. Billy Crystal, Brittany Spears
Aired: Nov 6, 200148. Marge Helgenberger, Gil de Ferran, Lyle Lovett
Aired: Nov 7, 200149. Stupid Pet Tricks, Vince Vaughn, Faith Evans
Aired: Nov 8, 200150. Richard Dreyfus, Brett Butler
Aired: Nov 9, 200151. Martin Lawrence, Natalie Merchant
Aired: Nov 12, 200152. Barbara Walters, David Radcliffe, Natalie Merchant
Aired: Nov 13, 200153. Harry Connick Jr., Bernie Mac
Aired: Nov 14, 200154. Steve Martin, Earl Scruggs
Aired: Nov 15, 200155. Richard Harris, George Carlin
Aired: Nov 16, 200156. Kevin James, Deion Sanders
Aired: Nov 19, 200157. Julia Roberts, Shelby Lynne
Aired: Nov 20, 2001Aired: Nov 21, 200159. David Sedaris, Five for Fighting
Aired: Nov 22, 2001Aired: Nov 23, 2001Aired: Nov 26, 200162. George Clooney, Martha Stewart
Aired: Nov 27, 200163. Noah Wyle, George Miller, Carole King
Aired: Nov 28, 2001Aired: Nov 29, 200165. Jada Pinkett Smith, Thomas Friedman
Aired: Nov 30, 200166. Ellen DeGeneres, Dave Gorman, Kelly Goldsmith
Aired: Dec 10, 200167. Mariah Carey, Elijah Wood, Stereophonics
Aired: Dec 11, 200168. Andy Garcia, Chris Matthews
Aired: Dec 12, 200169. Kid Scientists, Liv Tyler, Cake
Aired: Dec 13, 200170. Michelle Pfeiffer, Dennis Regan
Aired: Dec 14, 2001Aired: Dec 17, 200172. Kevin Spacey, Jerome Bettis, Jane Monheit
Aired: Dec 18, 200173. Jamie Foxx, Rhys Ifans, Darlene Love
Aired: Dec 19, 200174. Marisa Tomei, Lenny Kravitz
Aired: Dec 20, 2001Aired: Dec 21, 2001Aired: Dec 26, 2001Aired: Dec 27, 200178. Lauren Graham, Eddie Brill
Aired: Dec 28, 200179. Gwyneth Paltrow, Starsailor
Aired: Jan 7, 200280. Cate Blanchett, Timothy Treadwell
Aired: Jan 8, 200281. Jennifer Connelly, Colin Soloway
Aired: Jan 9, 2002What's "New for the Office" in 2002? The items Dave introduces include a Jac...
Aired: Jan 10, 2002Aired: Jan 11, 200284. Ethan Zohn, Josh Hartnett, Remy Zero
Aired: Jan 14, 2002Aired: Jan 15, 200286. David Brenner, Howie Long, Jewel
Aired: Jan 16, 200287. Cynthia Nixon, Mario Andretti, Willie Nelson & Rob Thomas
Aired: Jan 17, 200288. Darrell Hammond, Elayne Boosler, Willie Nelson & Lyle Lovett
Aired: Jan 18, 200289. Jimmy Kimmell, Julie Bowen, Cracker
Aired: Jan 28, 200290. Bruce Willis, Ivan Neville
Aired: Jan 29, 200291. Tim Russert, Jason Schwartzman
Aired: Jan 30, 200292. Merv Griffin, Phantom Planet
Aired: Jan 31, 200293. Regis Philbin, Steven Wright
Aired: Feb 1, 2002Aired: Feb 4, 200295. Amy Brenneman, Martin Rees, Shakira
Aired: Feb 5, 2002Disgraced Enron CEO "Kenneth Lay" sits in with the band, and is later seen sh...
96. Adam Vinatieri, Chris Matthews
Aired: Feb 6, 200297. Mariska Harkitay, George Divoky, Alan Jackson
Aired: Feb 7, 200298. Andy Richter, Jake Johannsen
Aired: Feb 8, 200299. Janet Jackson, Enrique Iglesias
Aired: Feb 11, 2002Stephanie makes her first report from Salt Lake City, in which she shows Dave...
Aired: Feb 12, 2002Aired: Feb 13, 2002102. Calista Flockhart, Incubus
Aired: Feb 14, 2002103. Colin Farrell, Colin Quinn
Aired: Feb 15, 2002Aired: Feb 18, 2002106. Simon Ammann, Kevin Bacon
Aired: Feb 20, 2002108. Richard Dreyfuss, Jeff Foxworthy
Aired: Feb 22, 2002Aired: Feb 26, 2002111. Stupid Human Tricks, Cher
Aired: Feb 27, 2002In honor of his recent nomination, Paul and the gang participate in a Grammy-...
Aired: Feb 28, 2002Aired: Mar 11, 2002115. Regis Philbin, Andie MacDowell, Evelyn Glennie
Aired: Mar 12, 2002116. Rene Russo, Bob Sarlatte, The Chieftains
Aired: Mar 13, 2002117. John McCain, The White Stripes
Aired: Mar 18, 2002Dave mentions that Paul has been keeping himself busy, as he performed not on...
122. Peter Krause, Doris Kearns Goodwin
Aired: Mar 27, 2002Eric Burdon of The Animals sits in; during the "Odd Catalogs" segment, Dave d...
123. Robin Williams, Sevendust
Aired: Mar 28, 2002Biff shows footage of him harassing New Yorkers with a bullhorn; the New York...
125. Marv Albert, Charlotte Ross
Aired: Apr 1, 2002Acid jazz legend Herbie Hancock sits in on keyboards; Dave orders Steph/Monty...
127. Michael J. Fox, Patti Smith
Aired: Apr 3, 2002After Dave notices that Alan bears a slight resemblance to Fred MacMurray, th...
Aired: Apr 4, 2002Biff introduces footage from his latest trip to Yankees Spring Training in Fl...
130. Rosie Perez, George Miller
Aired: Apr 8, 2002In honor of his departure from The Early Show; Dave shows footage of moving m...
132. Sandra Bullock, Billy Norris, Sheryl Crow
Aired: Apr 10, 2002After his reluctance to sing on last night's show, Dave is appalled to find U...
133. Dee Dee Davis, Cameron Diaz, The Strokes
Aired: Apr 11, 2002Dave receives another comedy class project from Miss Markey's Kindergarten cl...
134. Matthew Conaughey, John Witherspoon
Aired: Apr 12, 2002Dave receives an unexpected birthday greeting from Osama Bin Laden; CBS Mailb...
136. Landon Shuffett, Seth Green, Elvis Costello
Aired: Apr 23, 2002Dave mentions that Saddam Hussein's novel Zabibah and the King was been turne...
137. Tiffani Thiessen, Bill Walton, Bonnie Raitt
Aired: Apr 24, 2002Dave mentions Paul's appearance on tonight's episode of Ed, and shortly after...
Aired: Apr 26, 2002Dave and Paul talk about wrestling in preparation of his interview with Dwayn...
140. Charlie Sheen, Paul Westerberg
Aired: Apr 29, 2002Dave shows various clips of Ted Danson looked scared/shocked from his recent ...
141. Incredible Dog Challenge, Debra Messing, Wilco
Aired: Apr 30, 2002The Incredible Dog Challenge is finally held out on 53rd Street, and througho...
143. Tobey Maquire, Trey Anastasio
Aired: May 2, 2002"Biff Henderson's America" visits the hamlet of Denver, Indiana; Dave comment...
144. Jennifer Garner, Jim Gaffigan
Aired: May 3, 2002Mailbag: a letter about having your name mentioned on TV is somehow morphed i...
145. Mary Tyler Moore, Norah Jones
Aired: May 6, 2002The outside cam catches Spider-Man jacking a car; Dave and Mary Tyler Moore p...
146. Richard Gere, Reggie Miller
Aired: May 7, 2002Dave moans and groans over his latest dental work; Dave shows (obviously phon...
Aired: May 8, 2002Dave and Paul take apart wedding announcements in the New York Times; a staff...
Aired: May 9, 2002Late Show with David Letterman is an American late-night talk show hosted by ...
149. Gillian Andersen, Jonathan Katz
Aired: May 10, 2002With Biff on vacation, Steph/Monty handles the pushpins live via telephone; d...
Aired: May 13, 2002Dave chats with the latest Survivor loser Robert "The General" DeCanio, while...
151. Kid Scientists, Allison Janney, Al Green
Aired: May 14, 2002Nine guys in Spider-Man outfits, not to mention Dracula, Superman, and a cowb...
153. Stupid Human Tricks, Natalie Portman, X-ecutioners, Xzhibit, Biohazard
Aired: May 16, 2002Dave shows footage from rehearsal of Kenny McGowan tripping over the "Will It...
154. Kathie Lee Gifford, Brian Regan
Aired: May 17, 2002Mailbag: Martha Stewart fills in for Biff on the pushpin board, Harold Larkin...
155. Vecepia Towerey, Hilary Swank, The Firecrackers
Aired: May 20, 2002Steph/Monty is mentioned in the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly; Dave ca...
156. Diane Sawyer, Jesse Martin
Aired: May 21, 2002Dave shows real footage of a woman being questioned on the news wearing a Lat...
160. Jimmy Kimmel, Tom Dreesen, Goo Goo Dolls
Aired: Jun 3, 2002While showing photos from her trip to the Indianapolis 500, Dave calls Steph/...
161. Celine Dion, Helio Castroneves
Aired: Jun 4, 2002Dave accuses Rupert of product placement on "May We See Your Photos, Please";...
Aired: Jun 5, 2002Dave and Paul try to figure out a strange gesture that Celine Dion made durin...
163. Nicolas Cage, Abi Thomas, Jimmy Eat World
Aired: Jun 6, 2002An audience member explains to Dave how to pronounce the name of her hometown...
164. Zach Braff, Kathleen Madigan
Aired: Jun 7, 2002Mailbag: "Is This Anything?" fave Kiva "Grinder Girl" Kahl stands next to Bif...
166. Sarah Michelle Gellar, John McEnroe
Aired: Jun 11, 2002Sarah Michelle Geller promotes Scooby-Doo while John McEnroe tells Dave a fun...
Aired: Jun 14, 2002Biff does his pushpin schtick live from the Grand Canyon, and Dave persuades ...
170. Stupid Human Tricks, Tom Cruise, The Flatlanders
Aired: Jun 17, 2002Dave takes inventory of all his favorite clips (the "wild dingo," the baby ow...
172. Piedmont Birdcallers, Lauren Ambrose, Moby
Aired: Jun 19, 2002The bird callers of Piedmont High School demonstrate their wares once more; M...
174. Connie Chung, Gary Mule Deer
Aired: Jun 21, 2002Biff and Bruce Willis push pins in Hawaii during CBS Mailbag, while Dave land...
175. Will Smith, Landon Donovan, Yo Yo Ma & The Silk Road Project
Aired: Jun 24, 2002Will Smith promotes "Men In Black 2," while the US Men's World Cup Soccer Tea...
176. National Hollering Champions, Adam Sandler, Trik Turner
Aired: Jun 25, 2002Dave makes several enlightening remarks about the National Hollerin' Champion...
Aired: Jun 26, 2002Dave reads from random wedding announcements in the New York Times in a segme...
178. Michelle Williams, Barry Sonnenfeld
Aired: Jun 27, 2002The audience is victorious once more when they play "Stump the Band." Later,...
Aired: Jul 8, 2002Biff goes out in van, annoying people with a bullhorn. Later, Steph/Monty as...
181. Stupid Pet Tricks, Jude Law, rubyhorse
Aired: Jul 9, 2002Zeke, the "Rabid Dingo" that bit Dave in June 2000, makes a return appearance...
182. Robin Williams, Pat Green
Aired: Jul 10, 2002Dave talks about a snake in his house; Alan Kalter seduces a CPR dummy during...
183. Paul Newman, Counting Crows
Aired: Jul 11, 2002Dave plays "Know Your Current Events" with the audience. Later, Paul Newman ...
Aired: Jul 12, 2002Biff's Summer Tour stops at Niagara Falls. Meanwhile, during CBS Mailbag, Ge...
185. Serena Williams, Tom Arnold, Dave Matthews Band
Aired: Jul 15, 2002Dave admits to being in a disproportionatly good mood during a segment called...
187. Sarah Jessica Parker, Etta James
Aired: Jul 17, 2002Sarah Jessica Parker talks about her unborn child; Alan appears to be on the ...
189. Ted Koppel, Wendy Liebman
Aired: Jul 19, 2002Biff's latest stop on his tour is Washington, DC; Dave chats with "Martha Ste...
190. Haley Joel Osment, Bill Scheft, Dashboard Confessional
Aired: Jul 22, 2002George Clarke flies a kite from a taxi; Haley Joel Osment promotes his movie,...
Aired: Jul 24, 2002Dave chats with a "bear rehabilitator;" Dana Carvey promotes his movie "Maste...
Aired: Jul 26, 2002During "CBS Mailbag," Paul exaggarates some of the many great tourist destina...
196. Joan Rivers, Zooey Deschanel
Aired: Jul 30, 2002Dave and Rupert play "The Late Show Celebrity X-Ray Challenge." Tonight's ce...
198. Mike Myers, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band
Aired: Aug 1, 2002Mike Myers promotes "Austin Powers in Goldmember" and Bruce Springsteen and t...
Aired: Aug 19, 2002Dave welcomes "Friends" star Matthew Perry, who is promoting a new movie. Me...
201. Robin Williams, James Taylor
Aired: Aug 20, 2002Sitting in with the band tonight is an unknown winner from the previous night...
Aired: Aug 21, 2002Dave shows a timeline of President Bush's vacation, while Al Pacino promotes ...
205. Chris Elliot, Eliza Dushku, Dixie Chicks
Aired: Aug 27, 2002Late Show with David Letterman is an American late-night talk show hosted by ...
208. Martin Short, Lewis Black
Aired: Aug 30, 2002Biff Henderson ends his tour of the US during the "CBS Mailbag" segment (fina...
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