• Air date: 29 Aug '05 197 episodes
      Late 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...
  • List of Episodes (197)
    • 76. Albert Brooks, Kristin Cavallari

      09 Jan '06
      The apparent theme of the night is "Love Train"; Albert Brooks sings "Thanks to the Memories" believing that Dave is retiring; "Laguna Beach" star Kristen Cavallari promotes her new reality show.
    • 77. Scarlett Johannsen, Tiki Barber, Imogen Heap

      10 Jan '06
      Dave demands that the O'Jays perform "Love Train" on the show; Alan criticizes "Dancing with the Stars," then starts prancing around in a gold shirt; Scarlett Johansson (in her first appearance on the show in eight years) promotes Match Point.
    • 78. Queen Latifah, Bob Sarlatte

      11 Jan '06
    • 79. Kiefer Sutherland, Alicia Keys, Andy Samberg

      12 Jan '06
    • 80. Tom Cavanagh, Jake Johannsen

      13 Jan '06
    • 81. Martin Lawrence, Kari Byron, Matisyahu

      16 Jan '06
      Dave laments the Colts' playoff loss and teases with retirement again; Alan's alter ego "Fat Momma Kalter" storms out of the theater; Matisyahu performs "King Without a Crown."
    • 82. Tatum O'Neal, Jeff MacGregor

      17 Jan '06
      Dave wears the skin of a roasted chicken on his head; Rupert and the models are subject to a pizza taste test; "Is This Anything?" is revived to Dave's delight; "Leyan Lo" (the new world record-holder for solving a Rubik's Cube) fails to beat his personal best and melts down onstage.
    • 83. Kate Beckinsale, Bob Saget

      18 Jan '06
      Tonights guests include Kate Beckinsale and Bob Saget.
    • 84. Cheryl Hines, Anna Nalick, Mike Vanderjagt

      19 Jan '06
    • 85. Charles Grodin, Jordana Brewster

      20 Jan '06
      A cop from New Jersey pleads the fifth on "Know Your Current Events"; Johnny Dark comments on Dave's heart; Charles Grodin defends his performance in the 1976 remake of King Kong.
    • 86. Anthony Hopkins

      23 Jan '06
    • 87. Bernie Mac, Beth Orton

      24 Jan '06
      Dave celebrates 2,500 shows at CBS with "Staffer Memories"; a recent graduate from Penn State is invited to ride a taxi pantsless; Dave and Emma Thompson instigate a pie fight.
    • 88. Mischa Barton, Jeff Altman, Wicked Wisdom

      25 Jan '06
      Esteban sits in with the band; Jeff Altman shares an amusing story about Johnny Carson; Wicked Wisdom (a band with Jada Pinkett-Smith on lead vocals) performs "Something Inside of Me."
    • 89. Tommy Lee Jones, Anthony Hamilton

      02 Feb '06
    • 90. P Diddy, Train

      03 Feb '06
      Paul does his "Carnac" homage again during "Stump The Band"; Olympic snowboarder Seth Wescott presents the Top Ten; Pat Farmer drops stale chips and dip onto 53rd Street; Train performed "Cab."
    • 91. Harrison Ford, Michael Bublé

      06 Feb '06
      Comedian Andy Kindler reports from Super Bowl XL; Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger gets his beard shaved off by Dave and an audience member; Harrison Ford announces that he's in "a bubble of giddiness."
    • 92. Beyonce Knowles, Stephen A. Smith

      07 Feb '06
    • 93. Rachel Weisz, Beastie Boys

      08 Feb '06
      Biff pretends to report from the Grammys; "Stupid Human Tricks" includes a woman who whistles the theme from The Andy Griffith Show with her toes; The Beastie Boys perform "So What'cha Want" with several audience members holding handheld camcorders.
    • 94. Senator John McCain, Heidi Klum

      09 Feb '06
      Tonights guests include Senator John McCain and Heidi Klum.
    • 95. Martha Stewart, Michael Bublé

      10 Feb '06
    • 96. Geena Davis, INXS

      13 Feb '06
    • 97. Julianne Moore, Randy Jackson, The O'Jays

      14 Feb '06
    • 98. Charles Barkley, Catherine Keener

      15 Feb '06
    • 99. Jimmy Fallon, Hannah Teter, She Wants Revenge

      16 Feb '06
    • 100. Donald Trump, Bill Burr

      17 Feb '06