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Late Show with David Letterman : Season 15
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Air date: 04 Sep '07 - 168 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 (168)
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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1. Former President Bill Clinton, Patti Scialfa
04 Sep '07Former President Bill Clinton plugs his new book and explains why he can't be his wife's running mate; Patti Scialfa performed "A Town Called Heartbreak."
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2. Danny DeVito, Larry David, Avril Lavigne
05 Sep '07Dave apologizes to Sue Hum for a pre-show accident; the show is interrupted by a performance of "Mark Twain Tonight!" starring Johnny Dark; Danny Devito plugs his new restaurant; Larry David (in his very first Late Show appearance) comments on Dave's hair; Avril Lavigne performs "When You're Gone."
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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3. Jessica Alba, George Saunders, The Manchester Orchestra
06 Sep '07In the midst of a citywide taxi strike, a cab is seen carrying people on the its roof and front hood; Biff makes a feeble attempt at seeing Jessica Alba in person; George Saunders plugs his new book; Manchester Orchestra (in their network television debut) performs "Wolves at Night."
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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4. Rachael Ray, Frank Rich, Arctic Monkeys
07 Sep '07Throughout the show, saxophonist Aaron Bing attempts to break the world record for the longest sustained note (and ultimately fails). Also, Arctic Monkeys perform "Fluorescent Adolescent."
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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5. Jodie Foster, Glen Hansard & Markéta Irglová
10 Sep '07Jodie Foster, Glen Hansard, and Marketa Irglova are the scheduled guests.
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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6. Dr. Phil McGraw, Andy Kindler, Suzanne Vega
11 Sep '07Prior to the show, Jude Brennan confronts Dr. Phil about Dave's "psychotic tendencies"; Deborah Lynn loses yet again on "Psychic Sandwich"; during his interview with Dave, Dr. Phil discusses at length the reasoning behind celebrity bad behavior; Suzanne Vega performed "Anniversary."
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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7. Viggo Mortensen, Kat Von D, Daughtry, a Top Ten List presented by 10 NASCAR stars
12 Sep '07Viggo Mortensen, Kat Von D, and Daughtry are the scheduled guests. Plus, a special NASCAR Top Ten!
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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8. Martha Stewart, Fred Willard, a Top Ten List presented by Billy Bob Thornton
13 Sep '07Martha Stewart and Fred Willard are the scheduled guests. Plus, a special Top Ten from Billy Bob Thornton!
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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9. Regis Philbin, Chamillionaire
14 Sep '07Dave does an impression of Tony's reaction to an inaccurate monologue joke; Regis critiques' Dave's recent appearance on Oprah and plugs the 20th anniversary of his talk show; Chamillionaire (with a sizable string section) performed "Hip Hop Police."
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10. Jamie Foxx, Jimmy Smits, Will.I.Am
24 Sep '07Jamie Foxx, Jimmy Smits, and Will.I.Am are the scheduled guests.
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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11. Kate Walsh, Kevin Smith, Rascal Flatts
25 Sep '07Kate Walsh, Kevin Smith, and Rascal Flatts are the scheduled guests.
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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12. Jennifer Garner, Ken Burns, Chaka Khan
26 Sep '07Chris Elliott and Gerard Mulligan drop by to promote their new project, "Bionic Guy"; 7-11 head honcho Jim Keyes comes up with another wacky promotion; Chaka Khan sings "Love Me Still."
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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13. Stupid Human Tricks, Whoopi Goldberg, Melissa Etheridge
27 Sep '07Whoopi Goldberg and Melissa Etheridge are the scheduled guests. Plus, Stupid Human Tricks!
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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14. Paris Hilton, Emile Hirsch
28 Sep '07Henry Rife leaps over six taxicabs on an ATV; Paris Hilton dodges a string of questions regarding her stint in prison; Emile Hirsch plugs Into The Wild.
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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15. Sean Penn, Barry Sonnenfeld, Ben Harper
01 Oct '07Sean Penn, Barry Sonnenfeld, and Ben Harper are the scheduled guests.
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16. Jude Law, Sarah Silverman, John Fogerty
02 Oct '07The show is interrupted by a businessman on a cell phone in the backdrop; Johnny Dark makes another appearance as Mark Twain; Alan gets beat up by an annoyed Mets fan; John Fogerty performed "Long Dark Night."
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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17. Alec Baldwin, Faith Hill
03 Oct '07Throughout the night, Late Show interns attempt to parallel-park on 53rd Street; Dave reads "Top Ten Signs Your Team Isn't Going To Win the World Series" out of order; Alec Baldwin plugs "30 Rock" and gives parallel parking a shot; Faith Hill performed "Stronger."
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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18. Nicolette Sheridan, Tony Snow, Rihanna
04 Oct '07Nicolette Sheridan, Tony Snow, and Rihanna are the scheduled guests.
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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19. Bob Newhart, Angela Kinsey, Iron and Wine
05 Oct '07Several audience members voluntarily present the Top Ten; Bob Newhart shares an amusing story about Frank Sinatra; Angela Kinsey talks about life in Texas; Iron & Wine performed "The Devil Never Sleeps."
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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20. George Clooney, Kid Rock
08 Oct '07George Clooney and Kid Rock are the scheduled guests.
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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21. Jennifer Lopez, Alan Greenspan
09 Oct '07Several elderly Alan Greenspan "groupies" stand outside the theater as the former Chairman of the Federal Reserve plugs his new book. Also, Jennifer Lopez discusses pregnancy rumors and sings "Do It Well."
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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22. Stephen Colbert, Eva Mendes, Queens of the Stone Age
10 Oct '07A canned ham is almost given to an audience member; the "f*** you" guy brags about a winning lottery ticket; Stephen Colbert discusses "roughing it" and plugs his new book; Queens of the Stone Age perform "3's and 7's."
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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23. Anne Heche, Sue Johanson, Mariza
11 Oct '07Anne Heche, Sue Johanson, and Mariza are the scheduled guests.
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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24. Halle Berry, Bill Hader, Spring Snake Symphony
12 Oct '07A pregnant Halle Berry plugs Things We Lost In The Fire and shows a 3-D ultrasound image that resembles Dave. Also, Eric Buss and his "Spring Snake Symphony" (375 snakes-in-a-can) perform Strauss' "The Blue Danube."
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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25. Jake Gyllenhaal, Connie Britton, 50 Cent
15 Oct '07Marc Odgers returns to the Late Show to leap over five interns; a security guard (Mike McIntee) tasers a runaway audience member; Connie Britton plugs "Friday Night Lights"; 50 Cent performed "A-Yo Technology."
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