• Air date: 28 Aug '06 199 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 (199)
    • 51. Hugh Jackman, Chris Elliott, Jimmie Johnson

      21 Nov '06
      Tonight's "Rejected FDA Products" include Hebrew National Bacon, Frozen Mayonnaise Bars (which Dave tastes), and OJ Simpson's "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter, But If I Did Believe It Was Butter, Here's How I Did It." Later, Chris Elliott and Gerard Mulligan promote their new paranormal documentary program, "Ghost Squad."
    • 52. Matthew Broderick, Lupe Fiasco & Jill Scott

      22 Nov '06
      Tonights guests include Matthew Broderick and Lupe Fiasco and Jill Scott. Plus, Stupid Pet Tricks!
    • 53. Eugene Levy, John Mayer

      23 Nov '06
      Dave shows footage of the staff Thanksgiving dinner, which includes a drunk Biff telling off Dave and a turkey carver severing his hand; Dave correctly guesses that his mother made pumpkin pie but flubs on the next dessert (he said pecan, it was apple); John Mayer performs "I'm Gonna Find Another You."
    • 54. Helen Hunt, DJ Shadow, Q-Tip and Lateef

      24 Nov '06
    • 55. Kate Winslet, Tom Waits

      27 Nov '06
    • 56. George Clooney, The Decemberists

      28 Nov '06
    • 57. Richard Simmons, Kate Walsh, Ciara

      29 Nov '06
      A giant goat knocks over the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree; Andy Kindler visits the US Marshals Training Academy in Georgia; in his first Late Show appearance in six years, Richard Simmons introduces a food steamer he invented (which blows up in his face); Ciara performs "Promise."
    • 58. Jennifer Connelly, Tom Dreesen, Shiny Toy Guns

      30 Nov '06
      Tonights guests include Jennifer Connelly, Tom Dreesen and Shiny Toy Guns.
    • 59. Danny DeVito, 16-year-old duct tape expert William Beacom, Silversun Pickups

      01 Dec '06
      Teen duct tape expert William Beacom shows off his sticky creations; Silversun Pickups performed "Lazy Eye."
    • 60. Matt Damon, Barbara Walters

      11 Dec '06
    • 61. Howard Stern, Gwen Stefani

      12 Dec '06
      Tonight at Hello Deli, Dave and Rupert dare a (alleged) SUNY student from Queens to eat a Taco Bell chalupa; Howard Stern walks onstage in a Father Christmas outfit, giving out free Sirius radios to the audience; Gwen Stefani performs "Wind It Up."
    • 62. Kid Scientists, Regis Philbin, Robert Randolph

      13 Dec '06
      Tonights guests include Regis Philbin and Robert Randolph, plus Lee Marek's Kid Scientists!
    • 63. Will Smith, Evanescence

      14 Dec '06
      An irate staffer gives Dave a holiday-themed "f*** you"; "Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton" (Gerard) fields questions from the audience; Will Smith promotes The Pursuit of Happyness and discusses attending the Tom Cruise-Katie Holmes wedding.
    • 64. Clint Eastwood, Matthew Fox

      15 Dec '06
      Tonight's guests include Clint Eastwood and Matthew Fox are the scheduled guests.
    • 65. Frank Caliendo as John Madden, Ben Stiller, Rodrigo & Gabriela

      18 Dec '06
      Tonight's guests include Ben Stiller, John Madden and Rodrigo y Gabriela.
    • 66. Beyonce, Marv Albert, The Dears

      19 Dec '06
      Tonight's guests include Beyonce Knowles, Marv Albert and The Dears.
    • 67. Renée Zellweger, holiday toy demonstration, Taking Back Sunday

      20 Dec '06
      A Yule Log is set up in front of Dave's desk, and later Dave and Renee Zellweger pose Christmas-photo style next to the green screen; Dave acknowledges Dave Dorsett's 41 years at CBS by giving him a tie; Shannon Eis' new holiday toys includes Butterscotch, an expensive animatronic pony that allegedly responds to touch but doesn't cooperate onstage; Taking Back Sunday performed "Liar (It Takes One To Know One)."
    • 68. Tom Brokaw, Cold War Kids

      21 Dec '06
      Tom Brokaw and Cold War Kids are the scheduled guests.
    • 69. Cate Blanchett, Jay Thomas, Darlene Love

      22 Dec '06
      Cate Blanchett and Darlene Love are tonight's guests. Plus, Jay Thomas and the 9th Annual Christmas Tree Football Toss!
    • 70. Martin Short, Donal Logue

      02 Jan '07
    • 71. Matt Lauer, Artie Lange, Augustana

      03 Jan '07
    • 72. Cedric the Entertainer, Wesley Autrey, Switchfoot

      04 Jan '07
    • 73. Donald Trump, Mary Lynn Rajskub

      05 Jan '07
    • 74. David Arquette, Jennifer Hudson

      08 Jan '07
    • 75. Penelope Cruz, Gary Mule Deer, Ben E. King

      09 Jan '07
      A woman from Chicago plays "Name That Smell" at Hello Deli; after vilifying Commonwealth Edison, Alan gets beaten up by one of their employees; Ben E. King performs "Stand By Me."