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Late Show with David Letterman : Season 8
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Air date: 21 Aug '00 - 197 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 (197)
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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1. Wesley Snipes, Dido
21 Aug '00Dave shows that he has a bandaged finger, claiming that he got a poison gas sensor alarm at his house over the weekend. He later breaks down, admitting that he cut his finger making potato salad.
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2. Jon Favreau, Stone Temple Pilots
22 Aug '00Dave shows a supposed clip of the Bushes applauding Al Gore's acceptance speech. Later, several of Joe G's customers participate in a game called "Pizza Survivor."
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3. Jack Hanna, Wyclef Jean, Survivor Castaways
23 Aug '00The cast of the original "Survivor" are featured in a special Top Ten list. Later, Dave chats with Jack Hanna.
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4. Richard Hatch, Shaquille O'Neal
24 Aug '00Dave asks "Survivor I" winner Richard Hatch about his "appearance" on the show last night.
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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5. Charles Grodin, Donal Logue
25 Aug '00Dave shows the "rabid dingo" bite clip again; Biff tests his psychic abilities with unlabeled canned goods; Donal Logue promotes "The Tao of Steve."
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6. Mary Tyler Moore, Papa Roach
28 Aug '00Dave's finger still hurts; Paul offers to pick up Anna Kournikova for her upcoming appearance; Alan makes a special offer to Anne Heche and Ellen DeGeneres (who just split up).
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7. Ricki Lake, Adam Ferrara
29 Aug '00Dave fusses about the polar ice caps melting and The Weather Channel's inability to cover it. Later, Alan closes "Campaign 2000" by singing "Climb Every Mountain" and starting a fight.
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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8. Rudy Giuliani, Laetitia Casta
30 Aug '00On the 7th anniversary of the first episode on CBS, Dave points out that he has made exactly 3,280 episodes in late night, and that his favorite was #1150. Later, Biff goes to a summer camp in Honesdale, PA.
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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9. D.L. Hughley, Tony Bennett & Diana Krall
31 Aug '00Dave quizzes a secretary from Hartford with "Know Your Employees of Don Hewlett Chevrolet-Oldsmobile-Buick in Georgetown, Texas."
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10. Tim Robbins, Andy Kindler
01 Sep '00During CBS Mailbag, Gerard explains why he's voting for Bush, and Dave marries Richard Hatch of "Survivor I" fame.
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11. Carson Daly, Dwight Yoakam
04 Sep '00During a segment called "Summer Memories," Anton recalls being attacked by a giant mosquito. Later, Carson Daly plugs "TRL."
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12. Renee Zellweger, Bonnie Raitt
05 Sep '00After reviewing stills of Dave's hand being stitched up, we're ready for the removal of the stitches, simulcast on www.cbs.com/lateshow. In the guest chair is Dr. Lou Arrone; he says Dave "almost cut off the tip of his finger." Dr. Robert Hodgkiss comes out and puts on goofy glasses. The Hi-Ho Babes bring out the medical equipment. Dave plays with special small magnifying camera by putting it in his mouth and down his pants. Finally, all 3 stitches come out. Shortly afterwards, Rupert bring
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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13. Jamie Foxx, Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals
06 Sep '00Alan interrupts Dave, claiming Monday was his 5th anniversary working on the show. He's mad because Dave forgot. He runs out into street, strips to his undies, and flips Dave off.
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14. Jesse Ventura, Spinal Tap
07 Sep '00An audience member from Buffalo named Mel Chastain plays "Know Your Professional Bill Gates Lookalikes." Dave likes her so much that Biff hands her "Lion King" tickets.
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15. Greg Kinnear, Jake Johannsen
08 Sep '00CBS Mailbag: Dave teaches grade school, while "AP writer Adam Klymer" (the scribe Dubya referred to as a "Major League Asshole," as played by Gerard) gives the future president the finger. Later, Greg Kinnear promotes "Dinner with Friends."
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16. Marat Safin, Sting
11 Sep '00Biff blows up a bicycle tube and a soccer ball with a tire pump; Sting and Cheb Mami sing "Desert Rose."
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17. Chris Rock, Emmylou Harris
12 Sep '00How Many Guys in Cat Suits Can Fit into a Coffee Shop? Walking in with no resistance are seven cats, a dog, Santa, a guy in a red cape, three monkeys, Moses, Dracula, Hercules, and a clown.
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18. Sally Field, Eddie Irvine
13 Sep '00A "Banned from the Classroom" bit includes a jar of spit ball spit; Jack Daniels drink boxes; Professor George W. Bush's Build Your Own Electric Chair kit; the book Human Sexuality by the Gores; Elmer's Paste with Sprinkles; Dave Letterman anatomy chart; Crayola 64 pack cigarettes; and Hot Wheel Cars with (exploding) Firestone tires.
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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19. Al Gore, Crosby Stills & Nash
14 Sep '00Warren Zevon fills in for Paul Shaffer, who was sick that night.
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20. Kate Hudson, Supergrass
15 Sep '00Nadine and Andrea rescue Calvert from under Dave's desk again. Later, Dave shows a "new" Hillary Clinton ad.
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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21. Sylvester Stallone, Rocco DiSpirito
25 Sep '00Dave goes on another lengthy tirade, correcting an article that appeared in yesterday's New York Times Magazine, calling Rush Limbaugh a "giant bag of gas," and then showing a photo of Jay Leno to demonstrate why his rival is "the goofiest-looking man in television."
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22. Gabriel Byrne, Kevin James
26 Sep '00Dave gives the results of Olympic events before they air on NBC. Belgium seems to have won all of them except one (Finland).
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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23. Denzel Washington, Mark Knopfler
27 Sep '00Dave comments on Monday's rant by stating that while he has never been a non-voting Republican (according to the Times Magazine), he once registered as a Democrat. Later, Denzel Washington promotes "Remember the Titans" and wishes his wife a happy birthday.
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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24. Ray Romano, Ralph Nader
28 Sep '00Dave begins the evening by announcing, "Tonight is my final performance." Meanwhile, Vince Gill sits in, and presidential candidate Ralph Nader makes a campaign stop.
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25. Jada Pinkett Smith, LL Cool J
29 Sep '00Dave makes another Ball State Football Update, declaring last week's 74-0 trouncing by Kansas State as being closer than the score reveals. Later, Alan Kalter interrupts Dave to scoff at news of Barbra Streisand's last concert, takes some time alone, then sobs uncontrollably.
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