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Late Show with David Letterman : Season 17
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Air date: 31 Aug '09 - 245 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 (245)
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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1. Howie Mandel, Dock Diving Dogs, Dirty Projectors
31 Aug '09Dave makes an unusual offer to Moammar Khadafi; throughout the night, Dock Diving Dogs make a splash out on 53rd Street; Howie Mandel explains the origins of his obsessive-compulsive disorder; The Dirty Projectors performed "Cannibal Resource."
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2. Jeremy Piven, Rumer Willis, Black Crowes
01 Sep '09A message from the Department of Labor; a staffer gives Dave a 16th anniversary t-shirt (courtesy of Dave); Jeremy Piven puts the mercury poisoning rumors to rest; Rumor Willis plugs Sorority Row; The Black Crowes performed "Good Morning, Captain."
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3. Jason Bateman and White House official Dr. John P. Holdren
02 Sep '09
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4. Billy Crystal and John Fogerty
03 Sep '09Billy Crystal and John Fogerty are the scheduled guests.
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5. Neil Patrick Harris, Steve Mazan, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
04 Sep '09Footage of Dick Cheney wheezing through an interview on Fox News; Dave expresses jealousy towards Neil Patrick Harris for appearing on the cover of the CBS/Viacom magazine "Watch!" and asks him about his recent trip onboard the Orient Express; Steve Mazan riffs on hotel keycards; Dave shows a doctored "Watch!" magazine with him on the cover; Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros performed "Home."
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6. Tony Blair and Julianna Margulies
08 Sep '09Tony Blair and Julianna Margulies are the scheduled guests.
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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7. Jay-Z, Martha Stewart, and George Jones
09 Sep '09
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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8. Matt Damon and Jack Hanna
10 Sep '09
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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9. Michael Douglas, Leighton Meester, and Kid Cudi
11 Sep '09
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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10. President Barack Obama
21 Sep '09Barack Obama becomes the first president to appear on the Late Show while in office. During his 30+ minute sit-down with Dave, President Obama discusses the economy, foreign policy, and health care reform. Quote Dave: "Your job is more difficult than my job."
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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11. Former President Bill Clinton and LeBron James
22 Sep '09
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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12. Simon Baker and Mary J. Blige
23 Sep '09
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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13. Craig Ferguson, Kristin Chenoweth, and Snow Patrol
24 Sep '09
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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14. Bruce Willis, LL Cool J, and The Noisettes
25 Sep '09
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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15. Felicity Huffman, Dr. Mehmet Oz, and The Avett Brothers
28 Sep '09
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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16. Kelsey Grammer, Alyson Hannigan, and Miranda Lambert
29 Sep '09
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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17. Madonna and Harry Connick Jr.
30 Sep '09
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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18. Woody Harrelson and Kim Kardashian
01 Oct '09
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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19. Larry David, Olivia Wilde and Tom Russell
02 Oct '09Larry David, Olivia Wilde and Tom Russell are the scheduled guests.
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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20. Steve Martin and Lea Michele
05 Oct '09
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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21. CBS Orchestra bandleader Paul Shaffer, Eliza Dushku and KISS
06 Oct '09CBS Orchestra bandleader Paul Shaffer, Eliza Dushku and KISS are the scheduled guests.
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22. Vince Vaughn, Carey Mulligan, and Rosanne Cash
07 Oct '09
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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23. Kristin Davis and Barry Sonnenfeld
08 Oct '09
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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24. Jon Hamm, Andy Kindler, and Brett Dennen
09 Oct '09
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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25. Garry Shandling, Kaley Cuoco, and Tim McGraw
12 Oct '09
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