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Late Show with David Letterman : Season 16
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Air date: 02 Sep '08 - 200 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 (200)
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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26. Josh Brolin, Amy Sedaris, Blues Traveler
14 Oct '08
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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27. Martin Short, Marv Albert
15 Oct '08
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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28. Sen. John McCain, Ne-Yo
16 Oct '08
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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29. Tina Fey, Frank Caliendo, Tim Montana
17 Oct '08
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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30. Bill O'Reilly, Lauren Conrad
27 Oct '08Bill O'Reilly and Lauren Conrad are the scheduled guests.
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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31. Regis Philbin, James Taylor
28 Oct '08Regis Philbin and James Taylor are the scheduled guests.
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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32. Alec Baldwin, Paul Mooney, Ryan Adams
29 Oct '08Alec Baldwin, Paul Mooney, and Ryan Adams & The Cardinals are the scheduled guests.
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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33. Ashley Olsen, Paul Rudd, John Legend
30 Oct '08"New Halloween Costumes" include Sarah Palin's passport, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Amy Winehouse's hair, and an oversized copy of the Fun Facts book; Cole Hamels of the World Champion Philadelphia Phillies reads the Top Ten; John Legend performed "I Love, You Love."
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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34. Marcia Cross, Alan Zweibel
31 Oct '08Marcia Cross, Alan Zweibel, and George Clinton are the scheduled guests.
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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35. Paris Hilton, Elvis Costello, Jenny Lewis, a Top Ten List by Ricky Gervais
03 Nov '08Paris Hilton, Elvis Costello, and Jenny Lewis are the scheduled guests. Plus, a Top Ten from Ricky Gervais!
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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36. Tom Brokaw, Vera Farmiga
05 Nov '08Dave shares a few thoughts on election night; an audience member panics when he realizes he forgot to vote; Tom Brokaw promotes his best-selling book, "Boom!"; a very pregnant Vera Farmiga plugs The Boy in the Striped Pajamas.
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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37. Ben Stiller, Q-Tip
06 Nov '08Ben Stiller and Q-Tip the scheduled guests. Plus, the Kid Scientists of Naperville, IL!
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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38. Natalie Portman, Artie Lange, Brad Paisley
07 Nov '08Alec Baldwin endorses the Fun Facts book; Natalie Portman discusses campaigning for President-elect Obama; Bill Scheft begs the new president to make an ass of himself; Artie Lange plugs his new book; Brad Paisley performed a cover of The Cars' "Good Times Roll."
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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39. Ted Turner, Jamie Oliver, Taylor Swift
10 Nov '08Ted Turner, Jamie Oliver, and Taylor Swift are the scheduled guests.
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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40. Don Rickles, Amy Brenneman, Alicia Keys
11 Nov '08Dave shows a clip of King Tut's mummy appearing on Maury; NFL superstar Terrell Owens presents the Top Ten; the legendary Don Rickles plugs his new book and riffs on marriage and growing old; Alicia Keys performed "The Thing About Love."
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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41. Russell Brand, Charlie Haden
12 Nov '08Russell Brand and Charlie Haden are the scheduled guests. Plus, Stupid Human Tricks!
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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42. Bruce Willis, Sia
13 Nov '08Bruce Willis and Sia are the scheduled guests.
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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43. Bill Cosby, Matt Braunger
14 Nov '08A plug for Tribute Bands Week; Bill Cosby does some stand-up, promotes the "Cosby Show" complete series DVD set and comments on the election; The Answer (making their American TV debut) performed "Never Too Late."
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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44. Emma Thompson, Michelle Felicetta, Purple Reign
17 Nov '08Emma Thompson and fox attack survivor Michelle Felicetta are the scheduled guests. Plus, Day 1 of "Tribute Band Week" with Purple Reign!
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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45. Carla Bruni Sarkozy, Jack Hanna, Cold Hard Cash
18 Nov '08With First Lady of France Carla Bruni Sarkozy on the show, Dave wonders if he'll accidentally start an international incident; Lyle the Intern and his pal "Rudy" (Joe Grossman) promote their internet show; Jack Hanna brings out a baby kangaroo, an aardvark, and a macaque; on Day 2 of Tribute Band Week, The Cold Hard Cash Show performed "Folsom Prison Blues."
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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46. Katie Couric, Dev Patel, Mr. Brownstone
19 Nov '08Day 3 of "Tribute Band Week" with Mr. Brownstone. Plus, Katie Couric!
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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47. Stephen Colbert, Kristen Stewart, Super Diamond
20 Nov '08Stephen Colbert and Kristen Stewart are the scheduled guests.
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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48. James Franco, Bruce McCall, The Allstarz
21 Nov '08James Franco and Bruce McCall are the scheduled guests. Plus, Day 5 of "Tribute Band Week" with The Allstarz!
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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49. Nicole Kidman, Simon Baker, Kanye West
24 Nov '08Nicole Kidman, Simon Baker, and Kanye West are the scheduled guests.
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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50. Reese Witherspoon, Harry Connick Jr.
25 Nov '08Dave calls out Tony for making him read the same monologue joke twice; after President Bush pardoned 14 convicted felons that week, Dave and Alan grant clemency to an audience member; Reese Witherspoon relives her 2005 Oscar win and plugs Four Christmases; Harry Connick Jr. performs "It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year."
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