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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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51. Nicolas Cage, Jason Alexander, Morrissey
16 Nov '04Dave experiments with new camera angles by sitting on the edge of his desk; live in the green room, we meet a man who has collected pennies for over thirty years and amassed a fortune of roughly $28; Dave and Nicholas Cage talk about motorcycles.
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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52. Renee Zellweger, Chris Raxworthy
17 Nov '04
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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53. Howard Stern, Alanis Morissette
18 Nov '04Dave shows a faux ad for a 1,420-calorie cheeseburger at Hardee's (""Warning: Do Not Eat""); Howard Stern likens himself to Oprah; Alanis Morissette performs ""Knees of My Bees.""
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54. Tom Brady, Damien Fahey
19 Nov '04
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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55. Stupid Pet Tricks, Colin Farrell, The Walkmen
22 Nov '04
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56. Kevin Spacey, Ben Roethlisberger, Streb
23 Nov '04A telenovela catfight turns into a Pistons-Pacers basketball game; Rupert and a woman from Alabama drop fake turkeys off the top of the theater; Pittsburgh Steelers wonderkind Ben Roethlisberger participates in the latest Late Show QB Challenge.
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57. Whoopi Goldberg, Jason Bateman, Marilyn Manson
24 Nov '04In honor of Thanksgiving, Dave detonates a cannon filled with stuffing; Whoopi Goldberg promotes her one-woman Broadway show; Marilyn Manson performs the Depeche Mode classic ""Personal Jesus.""
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58. Natalie Portman, John Mayer
25 Nov '04Via satellite from Indianapolis: The annual Thanksgiving pie-guess with Dave's mom (and dinner guest Marv Albert); Natalie Portman talks about an earlier Thanksgiving day LS appearance and plugs Closer; a Late Show Turkey Recall Announcement; John Mayer performs.
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59. Barack Obama, Jessica Biel
26 Nov '04During Mailbag, CBS suit Vinnie Favale announces a stricter policy on vulgarity on the network that may work to Dave's disadvantage; Senator-elect Barack Obama radiates charm and confidence while discussing politics; Dave and Jessica Biel swap stories about their dogs.
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60. Matt Damon, Lance Armstrong
29 Nov '04Tonight's ""Spanish Soap Opera Highlight of the Night"" seems to include a round of ""Got Your Nose,"" while Twiggy the Waterskiing Squirrel does a demonstration out on 53rd Street.
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61. Alec Baldwin, Ken Jennings
30 Nov '04
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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62. Stupid Human Tricks, Noah Wylie, Sum 41
01 Dec '04
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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63. Sharon Reed, Tyra Banks, Lyle Lovett
02 Dec '04""Stump the Band"" continues to mystify Paul and company; Dave chats with Sharon Reed, the Ohio-based TV reporter who stripped naked for a Spencer Tunick project; Lyle Lovett performs ""In My Own Mind.""
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64. Bonnie Hunt, Alex Zanardi
03 Dec '04
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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65. Jim Carrey, Ashanti
13 Dec '04As they do every year, Rupert, Joe G, Mujibur, and Sirajul place their edible ""angel"" on top of the Late Show Christmas tree; Jim Carrey discusses ab-crunches; Alan flips out while singing ""The Little Drummer Boy""; Ashanti performs ""Only U.""
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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66. Cate Blanchett, Craig Ferguson, The Pixies
14 Dec '04
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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67. Adam Sandler, Sharon Ice
15 Dec '04Adam Sandler promotes Spanglish and performs his rendition of Warren Zevon's ""Werewolves of London;"" Shannon Eis with a look at new toys for the holidays.
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68. Kate Beckinsale, Ciara and Missy Elliot
16 Dec '04""America's Next Top Model"" winner Eva presents the Top Ten; Kate Beckinsale pushes The Aviator; Ciara performs with Missy Elliott.
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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69. Jeff Goldblum, Terrell Owens
17 Dec '04
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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70. Bill Murray, Kaki King
20 Dec '04
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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71. Dennis Quaid, Rusty Wallace, Kaki King
21 Dec '04
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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72. Kristin Johnson, Tom Dreesen
22 Dec '04Dave's monologue is interupted by a surprise appearance from Billy Crystal (promoting the one-man Broadway show ""700 Sundays""); Dave introduces ""The Nog-Cam;"" 10 carolers present the Top Ten; Broadway star Kristen Johnston opens up to Dave about her recent mugging; Tom Dreesen tells another story about opening for Frank Sinatra.
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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73. Regis Philbin, Jay Thomas, Darlene Love
23 Dec '04
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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74. Hilary Swank, Andy Dick, Green Day
03 Jan '05Dave wishes everyone a happy new year, then accentuates his goals for 2005 (he plans to use the word ""snarky"" more often); ""Biff Henderson: Pollster"" roams the streets once more; Hilary Swank plugs Million Dollar Baby; Andy Dick talks about his crabs; Green Day performs ""Boulevard of Broken Dreams.""
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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75. Ethan Hawke, Maria Menounos, Alicia Keys
04 Jan '05
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