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Late Show with David Letterman : Season 12
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Air date: 23 Aug '04 - 193 episodesLate Show with David Letterman is an American late-night talk show hosted by David Letterman on CBS. The show debuted on August 30, 1993, and is produced by Letterman's production company, Worldwide Pants Incorporated and CBS Television Studios. The show's music director and band-leader of the house band, the CBS Orchestra, is Paul Shaffer. The head writer is Matt Roberts and the announcer is Alan Kalter. Of the major U.S. late-night programs, Late Show ranks second in cumulative average viewers over time and third in number of episodes over time. The show leads other late night shows in ad revenue with $271 million in 2009. In most U.S. markets the show airs at 11:35 p.m. Eastern/Pacific time, but is recorded Monday through Wednesday at 4:30 p.m., and Thursdays at 3:30 p.m and 6:00 p.m. The second Thursday episode usually airs on Friday of that week. In 2002, Late Show with David Letterman was ranked No. 7 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time. CBS has a contract with Worldwide Pants...
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List of Episodes (193)
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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1. Jon Cryer, Chris Kentis, Renee Olstead
23 Aug '04Dave 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.""
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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2. Dennis Leary, Sam Easterson
24 Aug '04Dave 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.""
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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3. Paul Hamm, Josh Hartnett, Nick Cave
25 Aug '04""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.
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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4. Natalie Coughlin, Carla Gugino, Gavin DeGraw
26 Aug '04
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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5. Maureen Dowd, Tom Ryan
27 Aug '04A 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.
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6. Carly Patterson, Jeff Foxworthy, LL Cool J
30 Aug '04Osama 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.
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7. Farrah Fawcett, The Clarks
31 Aug '04
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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8. John McCain, Tom Russell
01 Sep '04
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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9. Tim Russert, Snow Patrol
02 Sep '04
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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10. Jane Pauley, Greg Giraldo
03 Sep '04Jane Pauley promotes her new book, talk show, and bipolar disorder.
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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11. National Hollerin' Champions, Neve Campbell, Keane
06 Sep '04Dave 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.""
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12. Regis Philbin, Hoobastank
07 Sep '04At 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.""
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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13. Martin Short, Alan Jackson
08 Sep '04""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.
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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14. Ray Romano, Avril Lavigne
09 Sep '04Biff 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.""
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15. Drew Barrymore, Aron Ralston
10 Sep '04Dave and Drew Barrymore discuss their long-dormant drinking problems; amputee Aron Ralston returns to the show to promote his new book.
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16. John Kerry, Green Day
20 Sep '04Dave comments on the CBS News scandal; John Kerry performs the Top Ten and gets grilled by Dave; Green Day performs ""American Idiot.""
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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17. Dr. Phil, Gary Sinise
21 Sep '04Stand-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.
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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18. Kelly Ripa, Annie Duke, Elvis Costello
22 Sep '04Nobel prize winner Professor Robert A. Mundell reads aloud from Paris Hilton's book; Kelly Ripa; poker champion Annie Duke; Elvis Costello & the Imposters perform.
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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19. Stupid Human Tricks, Rob Lowe, Mos Def
23 Sep '04
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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20. Julianne Moore, Tom Dreesen
24 Sep '04
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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21. Queen Latifah, Jack Hanna
27 Sep '04As 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.
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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22. John Goodman, Tom Waits
28 Sep '04Dave mentions Paul's line of handbags again, while John Goodman promotes ""Father of the Pride"" and ""Center of the Universe.""
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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23. Joaquin Phoenix, Austin Stevens, Switchfoot
29 Sep '04Live 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.
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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24. John Travolta, Tim Frisby, Pearl Jam
30 Sep '04
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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25. Richard Gere, Jason Randal
01 Oct '04CBS 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.
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