Late Show with David Letterman Season 15 | Originals for Paramount+

1: Former President Bill Clinton, Patti Scialfa

Sep 4, 2007

Former 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."

2: Danny DeVito, Larry David, Avril Lavigne

Sep 5, 2007

Dave 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."

3: Jessica Alba, George Saunders, The Manchester Orchestra

Sep 6, 2007

In 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."

4: Rachael Ray, Frank Rich, Arctic Monkeys

Sep 7, 2007

Throughout 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."

5: Jodie Foster, Glen Hansard & Markéta Irglová

Sep 10, 2007

Jodie Foster, Glen Hansard, and Marketa Irglova are the scheduled guests.

6: Dr. Phil McGraw, Andy Kindler, Suzanne Vega

Sep 11, 2007

Prior 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."

7: Viggo Mortensen, Kat Von D, Daughtry, a Top Ten List presented by 10 NASCAR stars

Sep 12, 2007

Viggo Mortensen, Kat Von D, and Daughtry are the scheduled guests. Plus, a special NASCAR Top Ten!

8: Martha Stewart, Fred Willard, a Top Ten List presented by Billy Bob Thornton

Sep 13, 2007

Martha Stewart and Fred Willard are the scheduled guests. Plus, a special Top Ten from Billy Bob Thornton!

9: Regis Philbin, Chamillionaire

Sep 14, 2007

Dave 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."

10: Jamie Foxx, Jimmy Smits, Will.I.Am

Sep 24, 2007

Jamie Foxx, Jimmy Smits, and Will.I.Am are the scheduled guests.

11: Kate Walsh, Kevin Smith, Rascal Flatts

Sep 25, 2007

Kate Walsh, Kevin Smith, and Rascal Flatts are the scheduled guests.

12: Jennifer Garner, Ken Burns, Chaka Khan

Sep 26, 2007

Chris 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."

13: Stupid Human Tricks, Whoopi Goldberg, Melissa Etheridge

Sep 27, 2007

Whoopi Goldberg and Melissa Etheridge are the scheduled guests. Plus, Stupid Human Tricks!

14: Paris Hilton, Emile Hirsch

Sep 28, 2007

Henry 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.

15: Sean Penn, Barry Sonnenfeld, Ben Harper

Oct 1, 2007

Sean Penn, Barry Sonnenfeld, and Ben Harper are the scheduled guests.

16: Jude Law, Sarah Silverman, John Fogerty

Oct 2, 2007

The 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."

17: Alec Baldwin, Faith Hill

Oct 3, 2007

Throughout 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."

18: Nicolette Sheridan, Tony Snow, Rihanna

Oct 4, 2007

Nicolette Sheridan, Tony Snow, and Rihanna are the scheduled guests.

19: Bob Newhart, Angela Kinsey, Iron and Wine

Oct 5, 2007

Several 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."

20: George Clooney, Kid Rock

Oct 8, 2007

George Clooney and Kid Rock are the scheduled guests.

21: Jennifer Lopez, Alan Greenspan

Oct 9, 2007

Several 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."

22: Stephen Colbert, Eva Mendes, Queens of the Stone Age

Oct 10, 2007

A 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."

23: Anne Heche, Sue Johanson, Mariza

Oct 11, 2007

Anne Heche, Sue Johanson, and Mariza are the scheduled guests.

24: Halle Berry, Bill Hader, Spring Snake Symphony

Oct 12, 2007

A 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."

25: Jake Gyllenhaal, Connie Britton, 50 Cent

Oct 15, 2007

Marc 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."

26: Richard Simmons, Casey Affleck, Sondre Lerche

Oct 16, 2007

Richard Simmons and Casey Affleck are the scheduled guests.

27: Rebecca Romijn, Jimmie Walker, LeAnn Rimes

Oct 17, 2007

Dave (amongst others) discusses a fire in the theater basement that occured earlier that day; staff writer Bill Scheft comments on the possible writers' strike; Jimmie "JJ" Walker explains the differences between the BET and TV Land Awards; LeAnn Rimes performed "Nothin' Better To Do."

28: Steve Carell, Chris Russo, Chris Elliott, Band of Horses

Oct 18, 2007

Tonights guests include Steve Carell, Chris Russo and Band of Horses perform “Is There A Ghost.”

29: Amanda Peet, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Caldwell

Oct 19, 2007

Mac n' cheese is the latest food item that Sue Hum offers Dave (and promptly rejects); the lovely Amanda Peet plugs Martian Child, but a clip of Santa Claus Conquers the Martians airs instead; Patrick Warburton discusses living in Oregon; comedian Jeff Caldwell riffs on HMOs and birth control.

30: Jerry Seinfeld, Joe Torre

Oct 29, 2007

Two marathon runners interrupt the monologue (one week early, it shall be noted); to honor the possible WGA strike, Bill Scheft chooses not to reveal the punchline to a Dick Cheney joke; Jerry Seinfeld plugs Bee Movie and gets caught in the crosshairs on "Alan Kalter's Celebrity Interview"; Joe Torre dodges questions about his next managerial gig.

31: Jennifer Connelly, Slash, Nicole Atkins

Oct 30, 2007

An excerpt is revealed from President Gerald Ford's posthumous memoirs; Alan Kalter hosts "This Is Your Lunch," looking back at Dave's last meal (lasagna); guitarist Slash plugs his autobiography; in her network TV debut, Nicole Atkins performed "The Way It Is."

32: David Spade, Penn & Teller, Jonathan Papelbon

Oct 31, 2007

The 26th annual "New Halloween Costumes" segment includes a Hillary Clinton pantsuit, an overstuffed glove compartment, and Spongebob's less-than-beloved cousin "BrillopadTed SquarePants". Also, in the event of a strike, Dave reads off two weeks' worth of potential punchlines, while Penn & Teller turn quarters in a waterbowl into goldfish.

33: Dr. Phil McGraw, Ryan Adams

Nov 1, 2007

With a writers' strike now looking very likely, "Mrs. Letterman" (Jude Brennan) nags Dave into doing some housework; Stupid Pet Tricks include a pit bull terrier that plays the drums and a cockatoo that likes the Backstreet Boys; Bill Scheft interrupts "Alan Kalter's Foreign Affairs Minute" to remind the audience that the WGA needs the public's support; Ryan Adams & The Cardinals performed "Everybody Knows."

34: Bill Murray, Jay-Z

Nov 2, 2007

Etch-a-sketch artist George Vlosich becomes the latest person to do a portrait of Biff Henderson; Bill Murray discusses his ongoing legal troubles in Sweden and plays On-Star operator on Dave's desk phone; comeback kid Jay-Z performs "Roc Boys."

35: Robin Williams, Lupe Fiasco

Jan 2, 2008

Dave returns from an eight-week hiatus with a full beard and his writing staff intact; an audience Q&A bit is interrupted by Bill Scheft; ten striking writers present the Top Ten; Robin Williams discusses his recent USO trip to Iraq; after a 16-year layover, "Hal Gurnee's Network Time Killer" returns to the Late Show; associate producer Nancy Agostini appears on "Know Your Staff"; Lupe Fiasco performs "Superstar."

36: Bill Maher, Ellen Page, the cast of Broadway's "Young Frankenstein"

Jan 3, 2008

Dave's beard gets a key to the city, courtesy of Mayor Bloomberg; a wayward WGA picketer wanders around in the backdrop; Hal Gurnee's latest Network Time Killer is a "balloon drummer"; Ellen Page plugs Juno; Roger Bart, Sutton Foster, and Chris Fitzgerald perform a song from the musical "Young Frankenstein."

37: Donald Trump, Shooter Jennings

Jan 4, 2008

Dave admits that he's getting tired of the beard, then confesses to feeling sick over his new "feud" with Rosie O'Donnell; Dave and Donald Trump talk football; talent coordinator Sarah Billington appears on "Know Your Staff"; Shooter Jennings performs "This Ol' Wheel."

38: Tom Hanks, Gov. Mike Huckabee

Jan 7, 2008

Tom Hanks and Mike Huckabee are the scheduled guests.

39: Lucy Liu, Alex Roy, MGMT

Jan 8, 2008

Lucy Liu and MGMT are the scheduled guests. Plus, Bill Medley (of Righteous Brothers fame) sits in with the band!

40: Morgan Freeman, Tom Brokaw, Chuck Prophet

Jan 9, 2008

Morgan Freeman and Chuck Prophet are the scheduled guests.

41: Howard Stern, Ayo

Jan 10, 2008

Howard Stern and Ayo are the scheduled guests.

42: Tracy Morgan, Kat Von D, Dropkick Murphys

Jan 11, 2008

Tracy Morgan, Kat Von D, and Dropkick Murphys are the scheduled guests.

43: Katie Holmes, Frank Caliendo, Maroon 5

Jan 14, 2008

Katie Holmes, Frank Caliendo, and Maroon 5 are the scheduled guests.

44: Denzel Washington, Don Rickles

Jan 15, 2008

An audience member claims to know Dave's ex-wife, who apparently now lives in Florida; the show is again interrupted by radio transmissions from Lt. Len Easton of the California Highway Patrol; Mike McIntee and Harold Larkin play "Can Two Guys and Their Dead Friend In An Office Chair Hail a Cab?"; Don Rickles plugs his DVD Mr. Warmth and throws a few zingers at Dave and fellow guest Denzel Washington.

45: Michael Douglas, Katherine Heigl, Wyclef Jean

Jan 16, 2008

Throughout the night, Tony and Dave play the Spanish-language version of "Wheel of Fortune"; Michael Douglas talks skiing and plugs King of California; an old AC/DC song is butchered on "Gary-oke with Gary Mintz"; Wyclef Jean performed "Sweetest Girl."

46: Sylvester Stallone, the Teutul family, the Mars Volta

Jan 17, 2008

Sylvester Stallone, the Teutul Family, and The Mars Volta are the scheduled guests.

47: Diane Keaton, Jim Gaffigan

Jan 18, 2008

Dave begs Gaines to stop feeding in phone calls from the California Highway Patrol, which interrupts the show three times. Also, in her first Letterman appearance in two decades, Diane Keaton kisses Dave and admits to being astounded by her costars in the movie Mad Money.

48: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Dan Patrick, Ringo Starr

Jan 21, 2008

The Bruce Willis Secret Word of the Night is "Muffin"; during an audience Q&A segment, one man flips out over Chris Dodd's decision to drop out of the presidential race; Sarah Michelle Gellar shows photos from a recent vacation; Dan Patrick plugs his new column in Sports Illustrated; Ringo Starr (featuring Dave Stewart) performs "Liverpool 8."

49: Sen. John Edwards, Diablo Cody, Josh Ritter, David "Fathead" Newman

Jan 22, 2008

Senator John Edwards, Diablo Cody, and Josh Ritter are the scheduled guests.

50: Charles Grodin, New York Giant Lawrence Tynes, The Redwalls

Jan 23, 2008

Charles Grodin, Lawrence Tynes, and The Redwalls are the scheduled guests.

51: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, T.J. Miller, Super Furry Animals

Jan 24, 2008

Lt. Len Easton is caught annoying Dave and interrupting "Larry King Live"; Dave is repeatedly distracted by a photo of Mitt Romney; Andy Kindler visits a life coach; Sen. Barack Obama presents the Top Ten (via satellite); Dave gives an audience member a pizza; Super Furry Animals performed "Neo-Consumerism."

52: Nathan Lane, Jake Johannsen

Jan 25, 2008

Nathan Lane and Jake Johannsen are the scheduled guests.

53: Jessica Alba, Julie Chen, The Whigs

Jan 28, 2008

Jessica Alba, Julie Chen, and The Whigs are the scheduled guests.

54: Bill Cosby, Lake Bell, The Matt Savage Trio

Jan 29, 2008

Lt. Len Easton calls up C-SPAN's "Washington Journal"; Bill Cosby shares an antedote about his recently deceased mother; teen jazz prodigy Matt Savage and his trio perform "El Fuego."

55: Dr. Phil McGraw, Lena Headey, Gary Allan

Jan 30, 2008

An audience member gives Dave a gold hat, which Paul wears; Lt. Len Easton pops up on "Sex Talk with Sue Johanson"; a clothing-optional airline is the subject of several gags, including the Top Ten; two more audience members react poorly to the latest election news; Dr. Phil discusses viral encephalitis and his botched "chat" with Britney Spears; Gary Allan performs "Watching Airplanes."

56: Stupid Human Tricks, Eva Longoria Parker, Colbie Caillat

Jan 31, 2008

Eva Longoria and Colbie Caillat are the scheduled guests. Plus, Stupid Human Tricks!

57: Paris Hilton, Artie Lange, Vampire Weekend

Feb 1, 2008

Paris Hilton, Artie Lange, and Vampire Weekend are the scheduled guests.

58: Sen. Hillary Clinton, Sheryl Crow

Feb 4, 2008

Dave discusses at length the New York Giants' upset Super Bowl victory; Senator Hillary Clinton jokes that her choice of running mate has come down to Dave or Regis; Sheryl Crow performed "Love is Free."

59: Matthew McConaughey, Gary Mule Deer, Sheryl Crow

Feb 5, 2008

Matthew McConaughey, Gary Mule Deer, and Sheryl Crow are the scheduled guests.

60: Eli Manning, Vince Vaughn, A Fine Frenzy

Feb 6, 2008

Eli Manning and A Fine Frenzy are the scheduled guests.

61: Kate Hudson, Jack Hanna

Feb 7, 2008

Lt. Len Easton interrupts "Know Your Current Events"; Kate Hudson plugs Fool's Gold and talks football; Jack Hanna introduces Dave to an African Warthog (which Dave likes) and a cobra (which freaks him out).

62: Colin Farrell, Blake Lively, Lenny Kravitz

Feb 8, 2008

"Late Show Fun Facts" is interrupted by a ticket scalper (Mike McIntee); Colin Farrell plugs In Bruges and gives Dave a fedora; Lenny Kravitz performed "Bring It On."

63: Kate Walsh, Jason Sudeikis, OK Go and Bonerama

Feb 11, 2008

While fielding a question about Oprah tickets, Dave accidentally breaks one of his pencils in half; a certain panicky audience member is confronted by Dr. Phil in the theater hallway; Kate Walsh shows off her new puppy; Jason Sudeikis discusses his famous uncle; OK Go (featuring Bonerama) performed "A Million Ways."

64: Evangeline Lilly, Marisa Miller, Brad Paisley

Feb 12, 2008

Evangeline Lilly and Brad Paisley are the scheduled guests.

65: Martin Short, Amy Ryan

Feb 13, 2008

Dave obsesses over his orange tie; live via satellite, a man with a black eye won't talk to Dave; Chris Elliott and Gerard Mulligan drop by to plug their (fake) new show, "American Conquistadors"; Martin Short takes a jab at the paparazzi and sings a parody of "Maybe This Time"; Oscar nominee Amy Ryan plugs Gone Baby Gone.

66: Regis Philbin, Joseph Arthur

Feb 14, 2008

Regis Philbin and Joseph Arthur are the scheduled guests.

67: Charles Barkley, Bill Burr

Feb 15, 2008

Charles Barkley talks hoops and dodges questions about running for governor of Alabama; a CBS executive stops the show to grill Dave; comedian Bill Burr riffs on the elderly.

68: Dennis Quaid, Ryan Newman, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings

Feb 18, 2008

Dennis Quaid and Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings are the scheduled guests.

69: Randy Jackson, Saffron Burrows, Ray Davies

Feb 19, 2008

Bill Scheft apologizes for a bad Dick Cheney joke, citing tainted roast beef; after Dave mentions the resignation of Fidel Castro, a certain angry audience member pummels four CBS Pages; Dave meets "Millionaire Matchmaker" Todd Pendleton, who turns out to be a phony; Ray Davies performed "In a Moment."

70: Amy Sedaris, Erika Jensen, Foo Fighters

Feb 20, 2008

Paul stars in a spoof of VH1's hit reality show "Rock of Love"; Martha Stewart and Emeril Lagasse read the Top Ten; grocery-bagging champ Erika Jensen takes Dave to school; Foo Fighters perform "The Pretender."

71: Steve Martin, hand shadows performance with Raymond Crowe

Feb 21, 2008

Steve Martin is the scheduled guest. Plus, a hand shadow demonstration!

72: Diddy, Al Lubel

Feb 22, 2008

Lt. Len Easton resurfaces; "Harry Letterman" is spotted having a smoke backstage, and later flirts with Paul's teenage daughter; Diddy promotes the upcoming made-for-TV production of A Raisin in the Sun; Al Lubel does stand-up.

73: Will Ferrell, Michael McDonald

Feb 25, 2008

Live via satellite, Osama bin Laden accepts an Academy Award; Will Ferrell plugs Semi-Pro and pays homage to "The Sound of Music"; Michael McDonald performed "(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher."

74: Courteney Cox, Thomas Friedman, Chingy with Ludacris

Feb 26, 2008

Courtney Cox, Thomas Friedman, Chingy, and Ludacris are the scheduled guests.

75: Kid Scientists, Natalie Portman, Kenna

Feb 27, 2008

"AMPTP President Nick Counter" and "Writers Guild Executive Director David Young" call a truce... and make out; in tonight's remote, Andy Kindler visits a toy convention; the latest Kid Scientist experiments from Naperville, IL include gravity-defying water and a crudely-built hovercraft; Kenna (featuring N.E.R.D.) performed "Say Goodbye to Love."

76: Amy Adams, Jamie Oliver, Liam Finn

Feb 28, 2008

Amy Adams, Jamie Oliver, and Liam Finn are the scheduled guests.

77: Woody Harrelson, Tommy Tiernan

Feb 29, 2008

Woody Harrelson discusses "tea-bagging" while kite surfing and plugs Semi-Pro; a cat scratching post is the latest object on "Will It Float?"; British comedian Tommy Tiernan riffs on child-rearing.

78: Jim Carrey, Paula Abdul

Mar 10, 2008

Jim Carrey and Paula Abdul are the scheduled guests.

79: Martha Stewart, Snoop Dogg

Mar 11, 2008

Dave comments on the Gov. Eliot Spitzer scandal; the backdrop scalper (Mike McIntee) tries to sell Dave some Snoop Dogg tickets, even though he's on the show; Martha Stewart describes how to make a "white wine Spitzer"; Snoop Dogg plugs his youth football league and performs "Sensual Seduction."

80: Charlize Theron, Lewis Black, British Sea Power

Mar 12, 2008

Charlize Theron, Lewis Black, and British Sea Power are the scheduled guests.

81: Kate Beckinsale, Graham Colton

Mar 13, 2008

Dave tears up a new five-dollar bill and ketchup spills out; the 2008 Wild Turkey Bourbon Grand National Gobbling champs strut their stuff; "Johnny Twain" drops by to tell Jeff Foxworthy-style "redneck" jokes; Graham Colton performed "Best Days."

82: Jaime Pressly, Brian Regan

Mar 14, 2008

Jaime Pressly and Brian Regan are the scheduled guests.

83: Rainn Wilson, Mike Golic & Mike Greenberg, Bell X1

Mar 17, 2008

Rainn Wilson, Mike Golic, Mike Greenberg, and Bell X1 are the scheduled guests.

84: Al Franken, Lauren Conrad, The Cribs

Mar 18, 2008

Dave gives an update on his tick infection; a man from Texas plays "What's In The Soup?" at Hello Deli; Al Franken (D-MN) stumps for his US Senator campaign; Lauren Conrad explains to Dave what a "frenemy" is; The Cribs perform "I'm A Realist."

85: Brooke Shields, Seth Meyers, Gutter Twins

Mar 19, 2008

Cameraman Dave Dorsett is caught drinking on the job; the cast of "Battlestar Galactica" reads the Top Ten; Dave and Brooke Shields discuss foot surgery; Alan recalls an unpleasant Final Four memory; SNL's Seth Meyers explains why he doesn't have a valid driver's license; The Gutter Twins perform "Idle Hands."

86: Demi Moore, Anthony Bourdain, Counting Crows

Mar 24, 2008

An audience woman shares her own tick bite experience with Dave; Alan narrates a history of the Ed Sullivan Theater, then cuts himself off to use the washroom; Demi Moore discusses leach therapy and plugs Flawless; Counting Crows perform "You Can't Count On Me."

87: Kate Bosworth, John Witherspoon, The Raveonettes

Mar 25, 2008

Kate Bosworth, John Witherspoon, and The Raveonettes are the scheduled guests.

88: Brian Williams, Judy Greer, Langhorne Slim

Mar 26, 2008

Brian Williams, Judy Greer, and Langhorne Slim are the scheduled guests.

89: Helen Mirren, Jose Canseco

Mar 31, 2008

90: Sen. John McCain, Cat Power

Apr 1, 2008

91: George Clooney, Norah Jones

Apr 2, 2008

92: Renee Zellweger, Gayle King, Paddy Casey

Apr 3, 2008

93: Ellen Pompeo, Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige

Apr 4, 2008

94: Al Pacino, David Wright

Apr 14, 2008

95: Kelsey Grammer, Kristen Bell, Rogue Wave

Apr 15, 2008

After Kelsey Grammer shares a disgusting antedote about his pet, Dave theorizes that every great story ends with "...and then the dog ate it." His hypothesis is confirmed when "Heroes" star Kristen Bell shares a dog story of her own.

96: Uma Thurman, Graham Rahal, The Gossip

Apr 16, 2008

97: Kelly Ripa, Dr. John P. Holdren, The Black Keys

Apr 17, 2008

Kelly Ripa, The Black Keys

98: Amy Poehler, Jason Segel, Jordan Zevon

Apr 18, 2008

99: Billy Crystal, Maria Sharapova

Apr 21, 2008

Dave discusses Harry's T-ball debut; the backdrop scalper tries to sell Papel Mass tickets a week late; Chris Elliott and Gerard Mulligan spend a day at New York Rangers' practice; Billy Crystal riffs on turning 60 and playing one game for the Yankees; Dave and Billy play tennis on 53rd Street with Maria Sharapova.

100: Helen Hunt, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, Kathleen Edwards

Apr 22, 2008

101: Danica Patrick, Russell Brand, Tokyo Police Club

Apr 23, 2008

102: Tina Fey, Brett Favre, Estelle

Apr 24, 2008

Dave recalls being stuck in an elevator, with time-lapse footage of his ordeal; Tina Fey plugs Baby Mama; Brett Favre makes it clear that he has no intention of returning to the NFL; Estelle performed "American Boy."

103: Craig Ferguson, Ira Glass, The Black Crowes

Apr 25, 2008

104: Gwyneth Paltrow, Richard Lewis, The Roots with Chrisette Michele

Apr 28, 2008

105: Robert Downey Jr., Alicia Keys

Apr 29, 2008

106: Matthew Broderick, Heidi Montag, Josh Groban

Apr 30, 2008

107: John Goodman, Bear Grylls, Robyn

May 1, 2008

108: Patrick Dempsey, Isabella Rossellini, Nick Lowe

May 2, 2008

109: Jimmy Kimmel, Lance Burton, Jimmy Eat World

May 5, 2008

110: Ashton Kutcher, Mac King, Steve Winwood

May 6, 2008

111: Emile Hirsch, Tom Dreesen, Dirk Arthur

May 7, 2008

112: Paris Hilton, Steve Wyrick, Panic at the Disco

May 8, 2008

113: Barbara Walters, Cobie Smulders, Penn & Teller

May 9, 2008

114: Stupid Pet Tricks, Shia LaBeouf, N.E.R.D.

May 12, 2008

115: Regis Philbin, Laura Dern, Death Cab for Cutie

May 13, 2008

116: Jack Hanna, Kid Rock

May 14, 2008

117: America Ferrera, Russell Brand, Terry Fator

May 15, 2008

118: Teri Hatcher, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

May 16, 2008

119: Kevin Spacey, Sen. Jim Webb, Sara Bareilles

May 19, 2008

120: Harrison Ford, Ali Lohan, Leona Lewis

May 20, 2008

121: Kristin Davis, Jimmy Buffett

May 21, 2008

122: Sarah Jessica Parker, Piedmont Bird Callers, Republic Tigers

May 22, 2008

123: Liv Tyler, Sue Johanson, Tommy Johnagin

May 23, 2008

124: Adam Sandler, Scott Dixon, Donna Summer

Jun 2, 2008

125: Julianne Moore, Morgan Spurlock, a performance from the Broadway musical "South Pacific"

Jun 3, 2008

126: Jack Black, Esperanza Spalding

Jun 4, 2008

127: Julia Roberts, Al Green

Jun 5, 2008

128: Jenna Fischer, Jim Nantz, Gavin Rossdale

Jun 6, 2008

129: Tom Brokaw, Elettra Wiedemann, Gnarls Barkley

Jun 9, 2008

130: Mark Wahlberg, Jeff Peckman, Alanis Morissette

Jun 10, 2008

131: Zooey Deschanel, Scott McClellan, Jakob Dylan

Jun 11, 2008

132: Ben Kingsley, Artie Lange, Emmylou Harris

Jun 12, 2008

Ben Kingsley and Emmylou Harris are the scheduled guests.

133: Whoopi Goldberg , Spencer Pratt, Nick Griffin

Jun 13, 2008

134: Mike Myers, BMX star Kevin Robinson, Adele

Jun 16, 2008

135: Steve Carell, Lance Armstrong, Dr. John

Jun 17, 2008

Dave attempts to channel the spirit of President Harry Truman, but ends up getting his voice mail; with Rupert's assistance, a tourist from British Columbia takes a vacation photo with Dave; Steve Carell plugs Get Smart; Dr. John and The Lower 911 performed "Time for a Change."

136: Kevin Garnett & Ray Allen, Jane Krakowski, Martha Wainwright

Jun 18, 2008

137: Jason Bateman, Teri Garr, Keyshia Cole

Jun 19, 2008

138: Denis Leary, The Baseball Project

Jun 20, 2008

139: Will Smith, Joe Buck

Jun 23, 2008

Dave discusses watching his son play T-ball; Dave embarasses George Clarke by addressing him as Thomas Beatie (that pregnant transgendered guy); Will Smith plugs Hancock and appears on "Alan Kalter's Celebrity Interview"; Fox Sports announcer Joe Buck comments on steroid and Viagra use in baseball.

140: Charlize Theron, Richard Belzer, Mötley Crüe

Jun 24, 2008

After a gag about "Martian Ice" bombs, Dave gives the red-colored ice to an audience member; over at Hello Deli, Deborah Lynn plays "Psychic Gasoline" (and loses yet again); Charlize Theron discusses camping and plugs Hancock; Richard Belzer eulogizes comedy legend George Carlin, who passed away two days earlier; Motley Crue performed "Saints of Los Angeles

141: Abigail Breslin, Barry Sonnenfeld, Tift Merritt

Jun 25, 2008

142: Mary-Kate Olsen, Jim Gaffigan, Gavin DeGraw

Jun 26, 2008

143: Morgan Freeman, Kaley Cuoco, Wild Sweet Orange

Jun 27, 2008

144: Pierce Brosnan, Bud Selig, Jason Mraz

Jul 14, 2008

145: Meryl Streep, Aaron Eckhart, Randy Travis

Jul 15, 2008

146: Maggie Gyllenhaal, Neil Young, The Hold Steady

Jul 16, 2008

147: Ricky Gervais, John Mellencamp

Jul 17, 2008

Following "Top Ten Signs It's Time To Wash Your Monkey," Lyle the Intern unsuccessfully tries to persuade Dave into opening a Pizza Hut franchise. Also, John Mellencamp performed "Troubled Land" and reminisces about living in Indiana with Dave

148: Rosie Perez, David Sedaris

Jul 18, 2008

149: Will Ferrell, Adam Savage & Jamie Hyneman

Jul 21, 2008

Will Ferrell, Adam Savage, and Jamie Hyneman are the scheduled guests.

150: Amanda Peet, Jon Hamm, Augustana

Jul 22, 2008

Dave welcomes back Bill Scheft, who was sidelined with hip surgery; Small Town News is interrupted by a guy in a Batman mask; Amanda Peet plugs the "X-Files" sequel; "Mad Men" star Jon Hamm discusses summer trips to Florida; Augustana performed "I Still Ain't Over You."

151: John C. Reilly, Jane Mayer, Grizzly Bear

Jul 23, 2008

John C. Reilly, Jane Mayer, and Grizzly Bear are the scheduled guests.

152: David Duchovny, Black Kids

Jul 24, 2008

Featuring David Duchovny (The X-Files: I Want To Believe) and Black Kids (Partie Traumatic)

153: Nathan Lane, Larry "Bubbles" Brown, Randy Bachman

Jul 25, 2008

154: Gillian Anderson, Simon Pegg, We Are Scientists

Jul 28, 2008

Dave describes an incident during the monologue where Inky's cue-cards went AWOL; Dave and Paul acknowledge the passing of ex-WMDB guitarist Hiram Bullock; Gillian Anderson discusses living abroad and her "make-out session" with Dave six years ago; We Are Scientists performed "After Hours."

155: Kevin Costner, Bob Sarlatte, Low vs. Diamond

Jul 29, 2008

156: Pamela Anderson, James Franco, Atmosphere

Jul 30, 2008

Pamela Anderson, James Franco,Atmosphere

157: Luke Wilson, Mindy Kaling, Michael Lauziere

Jul 31, 2008

158: Richard Simmons, Mary-Louise Parker

Aug 1, 2008

Paul Thoresen appears again to drop a 55-gallon water balloon on a '94 Chevy LeBaron convertible; Dave and Richard Simmons have another animated interview, in which the fitness guru stands and sings on the guest chair; Richard also appears on another tension-filled edition of "Alan Kalter's Celebrity Interview"; in her first Late Show appearance in 13 1/2 years, Mary-Louise Parker plugs "Weeds" while Dave

159: Seth Rogen, Fleet Foxes

Aug 4, 2008

160: Kelly Ripa, Steve Coogan, Spiritualized

Aug 5, 2008

161: Penelope Cruz, Danny Way, Randy Newman

Jun 6, 2008

Penelope Cruz, Randy Newman, Danny Way

162: Kiefer Sutherland, Rumer Willis, Phil Vassar

Aug 7, 2008

163: Donald Trump, Dwayne Kennedy

Aug 8, 2008

Donald Trump discusses real estate in Abu Dhabi; "WIll It Float?" is played on the roof; Dwayne Kennedy riffs on the possibility of a black president

164: Shawn Johnson, Tracy Morgan, Solange

Aug 25, 2008

165: Bryan Clay, Don Cheadle, Little Anthony & The Imperials

Aug 26, 2008

Tonight on "Get to Know Delaware," a fun fact about neighboring Pennsylvania; Dave's "son" throws a beer bottle at a green room TV; live from Denver, Biff fails to interview DNC Chairman Howard Dean; Olympic gold medalist Bryan Clay tosses a discus and a javelin at a taxi cab; Little Anthony and the Imperials perform "Hurts So Bad."

166: Kerri Walsh & Misty May-Treanor, Neil Patrick Harris, Nas

Aug 27, 2008

Olympic Gold Medalists Kerri Walsh & Misty May-Treanor, Neil Patrick Harris and Nas are the scheduled guests.

167: Brad Garrett, Blake Lively, Randy Houser

Aug 28, 2008

168: Amy Sedaris, Kim Kardashian, Brian Regan

Aug 29, 2008

Water-balloon fiend Paul Thoresen drops a 55-gallon bomb on a convertable with three "tourists" (mannequins); the Democratic National Convention is over but Biff's still there; Amy Sedaris obsesses over Dave's shoe tassels; Kim Kardashian describes nearly losing her big toe and plugs Disaster Movie; Brian Regan does stand-up and promotes his upcoming TV special.

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