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Late Show with David Letterman : Season 9
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Air date: 20 Aug '01 - 208 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 (208)
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
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176. National Hollering Champions, Adam Sandler, Trik Turner
25 Jun '02Dave makes several enlightening remarks about the National Hollerin' Champions from North Carolina, who later perform their winning hollers; Adam Sandler plugs Mr. Deeds.
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177. Tom Brokaw, Bow Wow
26 Jun '02Dave reads from random wedding announcements in the New York Times in a segment called "Will It Last?"
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178. Michelle Williams, Barry Sonnenfeld
27 Jun '02The audience is victorious once more when they play "Stump the Band." Later, Dave shows a very obnoxious commerical for the upcoming G-8 Summit.
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179. Christina Ricci, Daniel Tosh, Ben Kweller
28 Jun '02The "Late Show CBS Mailbag Biff Henderson Map Across America Summer Tour" lands at the Statue of Liberty. Later, Ben Kweller performs "Wasted and Ready."
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180. Tom Hanks, Dolly Parton
08 Jul '02Biff goes out in van, annoying people with a bullhorn. Later, Steph/Monty asks "Road to Perdition" star Tom Hanks, "During the filming, did the crew see or touch any monkeys?"
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181. Stupid Pet Tricks, Jude Law, rubyhorse
09 Jul '02Zeke, the "Rabid Dingo" that bit Dave in June 2000, makes a return appearance on "Stupid Pet Tricks." Later, rubyhorse sings "Sparkle."
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182. Robin Williams, Pat Green
10 Jul '02Dave talks about a snake in his house; Alan Kalter seduces a CPR dummy during a segment called "What's New for Summer;" Pat and Kenny read a transcript of Oprah's interview with Jennifer Lopez; Robin Williams promotes a movie and a broadway show.
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183. Paul Newman, Counting Crows
11 Jul '02Dave plays "Know Your Current Events" with the audience. Later, Paul Newman talks about auto racing while promoting "Road to Perdition."
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184. Nathan Lane, Hugh Fink
12 Jul '02Biff's Summer Tour stops at Niagara Falls. Meanwhile, during CBS Mailbag, George Clarke talks about his plans for the Fourth of July; Alan Kalter struts his "mastery" of the French language.
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185. Serena Williams, Tom Arnold, Dave Matthews Band
15 Jul '02Dave admits to being in a disproportionatly good mood during a segment called "Late Show Newsmakers;" the Dave Matthews Band becomes the second band ever to perform on the roof of the Ed Sullivan Theater.
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186. Catherine Keener, Mario Batali, Solomon Burke
16 Jul '02Steph/Monty and Dave play another round of "Psychic Sandwich." Later, Dave wrecks havoc during a cooking segment with New York restaurant owner Mario Batali.
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187. Sarah Jessica Parker, Etta James
17 Jul '02Sarah Jessica Parker talks about her unborn child; Alan appears to be on the brink of sanity; Dave stumps the audience with a "Beach Quiz."
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188. Geena Davis, Robert Plant
18 Jul '02Just for the hell of it, the annual "Late Show Holiday Quarterback Challenge" is held in the middle of July; Dave quizzes the audience with "Know Your Current Events;" Robert Plant sings "Darkness, Darkness."
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189. Ted Koppel, Wendy Liebman
19 Jul '02Biff's latest stop on his tour is Washington, DC; Dave chats with "Martha Stewart" (Gerard) and her lawyer made of pine cones during CBS Mailbag; Ted Koppel shows off his impeccable comic timing, then delivers a cape to Paul for his Friday night breakdown.
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190. Haley Joel Osment, Bill Scheft, Dashboard Confessional
22 Jul '02George Clarke flies a kite from a taxi; Haley Joel Osment promotes his movie, "The Country Bears;" Dashboard Confessional performs "Saints and Sailors."
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191. Kristen Johnson, Kinky
23 Jul '02Rupert goes golfing; Calvert DeForest turns 81; Kristen Johnston promotes her appearance in Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" in Central Park.
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192. Dana Carvey, Ben Kilham
24 Jul '02Dave chats with a "bear rehabilitator;" Dana Carvey promotes his movie "Master of Disguise;" the "Charts and Graphs" segment reveals that the contents of Ding Dongs are 50% Dings and 50% Dongs.
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193. Amy Sedaris, Chazz Palminteri, Weezer
25 Jul '02During "Know Your Current Events," Dave seems to fixate on attractive women. Later, Weezer plays "Keep Fishin'."
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194. Bill Cosby, Tift Merritt
26 Jul '02During "CBS Mailbag," Paul exaggarates some of the many great tourist destinations of his hometown in Ontario. Later, Bill Cosby talks about his Congressional Medal of Honor.
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195. Julia Stiles, Mike Daisey, Wyclef Jean
29 Jul '02It's the dog days of summer, which might explain why Biff is sitting on a block of ice. Later, Julia Stiles talks about her hair.
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196. Joan Rivers, Zooey Deschanel
30 Jul '02Dave and Rupert play "The Late Show Celebrity X-Ray Challenge." Tonight's celebrity is James Caan.
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197. Blaine Mayhugh, Joaquin Phoenix, Little Richard
31 Jul '02Dave reads articles from obscure newspapers in a segment called "Small Town News." Later, Little Richard sings "Good Golly, Miss Molly."
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198. Mike Myers, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band
01 Aug '02Mike Myers promotes "Austin Powers in Goldmember" and Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band performs "The Rising."
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199. Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Mitch Hedberg
02 Aug '02Biff's Summer Tour continues as Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform "Lonesome Day."
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200. Matthew Perry, The Vines
19 Aug '02Dave welcomes "Friends" star Matthew Perry, who is promoting a new movie. Meanwhile, a performance by the Aussie rock group The Vines blows the audience (and Dave) away.
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