Late Show with David Letterman (Staffel 9)

Will Ferrell, Tom Dreesen (Folge 1)

Sendedatum: 2001-08-20

Übersicht: Dave announces that instead of "whatever," from now on he will be saying "wherever"; during a segment called "While We Were Out," the male staff members commemorate a minor design change on the stage by sitting in Dave's chair buck naked; Will Ferrell makes a threating message in song to Barbra Streisand.

Bob Newhart, Maxwell (Folge 2)

Sendedatum: 2001-08-21

National Hollerin' Champions, Julia Stiles, Habib Koite & Bamada (Folge 3)

Sendedatum: 2001-08-22

Brooke Shields, John McEnroe, Joe Henry (Folge 4)

Sendedatum: 2001-08-23

Eric Kraff, Goran Ivanisevic (Folge 5)

Sendedatum: 2001-08-24

Connie Chung (Folge 6)

Sendedatum: 2001-08-27

Übersicht: Dave points out that Tony Mendez is mentioned in this week's "Talk of the Town" column in The New Yorker. Later, Jude Brennan makes her last appearance as the bitchy "Mrs. Letterman."

Jason Biggs, Daniel Tosh, Etta James (Folge 7)

Sendedatum: 2001-08-28

Charles Grodin, Michael Franti & Spearhead (Folge 8)

Sendedatum: 2001-08-29

Sarah Jessica Parker, John Witherspoon (Folge 9)

Sendedatum: 2001-08-30

Übersicht: Mayor Guiliani interrupts Dave's monologue; Sarah Jessica Parker promotes "Sex & the City."

Helen Fielding, Al Lubel (Folge 10)

Sendedatum: 2001-08-31

Tom Arnold, Brandi Chastain, Ralph Stanley & The Whites (Folge 11)

Sendedatum: 2001-09-03

David Schwimmer, Bjork (Folge 12)

Sendedatum: 2001-09-04

Carson Daly, US Marine Corps (Folge 13)

Sendedatum: 2001-09-05

Tim Robbins, Amy Sedaris, Jimmy Eat World (Folge 14)

Sendedatum: 2001-09-06

Eugene Levy, Rich Hall (Folge 15)

Sendedatum: 2001-09-07

Dan Rather, Regis Philbin (Folge 16)

Sendedatum: 2001-09-17

Übersicht: In the first show following the terrorist destruction of the World Trade Center, Dave welcomes CBS anchorman Dan Rather and Regis Philbin.

Bryant Gumbel, Denis Leary, Tori Amos (Folge 17)

Sendedatum: 2001-09-18

Matthew Broderick, John Miller, Odetta & The Boys Choir of Harlem (Folge 18)

Sendedatum: 2001-09-19

Walter Cronkite, Will Ferrell, Jewel (Folge 19)

Sendedatum: 2001-09-20

Merideth Viera, Stephen Ambrose, Sheryl Crow, Emmylou Harris, and Gillian Welch (Folge 20)

Sendedatum: 2001-09-21

Rudolph Giuliani, Katie Harmon (Folge 21)

Sendedatum: 2001-09-24

Übersicht: Dave welcomes national hero Rudy Guiliani to the show for the first time since the WTC disaster.

Marcia Gay Harden, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Pete Yorn (Folge 22)

Sendedatum: 2001-09-25

Thomas Von Essen, Ben Stiller, Tenacious D (Folge 23)

Sendedatum: 2001-09-26

Hillary Clinton, Cast of '42nd Street' (Folge 24)

Sendedatum: 2001-09-27

Jason Alexander, Don Zimmer, Wyclef Jean (Folge 25)

Sendedatum: 2001-09-28

Elton John, Steve Zahn (Folge 26)

Sendedatum: 2001-10-01

Kate Beckinsale, Chris Kattan, Sarah Harmer (Folge 27)

Sendedatum: 2001-10-02

John Cusack, Grant Paulsen, Joe Strummer (Folge 28)

Sendedatum: 2001-10-03

Übersicht: During "What's the Deal With Old Guys and Enormous Glasses?" Dave wears a 70's-era pair of specs; John Cusack promotes Serendipity.

Owen Wilson, Lisa Ling, Ryan Adams (Folge 29)

Sendedatum: 2001-10-04

Übersicht: Paul composes a song about people that look like Burt Reynolds; Owen Wilson plugs Zoolander.

Joshua Jackson, Tiki Barber, Emo Phillips (Folge 30)

Sendedatum: 2001-10-05

Übersicht: Alan gives dating tips; Joshua Jackson promotes the upcoming season premiere of "Dawson's Creek;" Emo Philips does a stand-up routine on Dave's show for the first time since 1989.

Farrah Fawcett, Tina Fey, Garbage (Folge 31)

Sendedatum: 2001-10-08

Tom Cavanagh, Steve Hartman, Leona Naess (Folge 32)

Sendedatum: 2001-10-09

Nathan Lane, Cokie Roberts (Folge 33)

Sendedatum: 2001-10-10

Bruce Willis, Cody Arens, Alicia Keys (Folge 34)

Sendedatum: 2001-10-11

Übersicht: Out of the blue, Dave compliments the New York State Police, but Paul smells a rat. Dave claims he wasn't pulled over again. Meanwhile, Bruce Willis plays "drums" with his head and 7-year-old child actor Cody Arens plugs Riding in Cars with Boys.

Rose McGowen, Sarah Vowell, Jim Gaffigan (Folge 35)

Sendedatum: 2001-10-12

Steve Kroft, Bruce McCall, John Mellencamp (Folge 36)

Sendedatum: 2001-10-15

Jack Hannah, Justin Long, Daniel Rodriguez (Folge 37)

Sendedatum: 2001-10-16

Ethan Hawke, Judith Miller, Quincy Jones (Folge 38)

Sendedatum: 2001-10-17

John McCain, Brittany Murphy, Macy Gray (Folge 39)

Sendedatum: 2001-10-18

Kevin Kline, Richard Holbrooke, Caroline Rhea (Folge 40)

Sendedatum: 2001-10-19

David Hyde Pierce, U2 (Folge 41)

Sendedatum: 2001-10-29

David Spade, Marv Albert, Laurie Anderson (Folge 42)

Sendedatum: 2001-10-30

Kevin Spacey, Amy Sedaris (Folge 43)

Sendedatum: 2001-10-31

Tom Brokaw, Gene Catron (Folge 44)

Sendedatum: 2001-11-01

John Travolta, Harland Williams (Folge 45)

Sendedatum: 2001-11-02

Jack Black, Tony Bennett (Folge 46)

Sendedatum: 2001-11-05

Billy Crystal, Britney Spears (Folge 47)

Sendedatum: 2001-11-06

Marge Helgenberger, Gil de Ferran, Lyle Lovett (Folge 48)

Sendedatum: 2001-11-07

Stupid Pet Tricks, Vince Vaughn, Faith Evans (Folge 49)

Sendedatum: 2001-11-08

Richard Dreyfus, Brett Butler (Folge 50)

Sendedatum: 2001-11-09

Martin Lawrence, Natalie Merchant (Folge 51)

Sendedatum: 2001-11-12

Barbara Walters, David Radcliffe, Natalie Merchant (Folge 52)

Sendedatum: 2001-11-13

Harry Connick Jr., Bernie Mac (Folge 53)

Sendedatum: 2001-11-14

Steve Martin, Earl Scruggs (Folge 54)

Sendedatum: 2001-11-15

Richard Harris, George Carlin (Folge 55)

Sendedatum: 2001-11-16

Kevin James, Deion Sanders (Folge 56)

Sendedatum: 2001-11-19

Julia Roberts, Shelby Lynne (Folge 57)

Sendedatum: 2001-11-20

Jenna Elfman, Kid Rock (Folge 58)

Sendedatum: 2001-11-21

David Sedaris, Five for Fighting (Folge 59)

Sendedatum: 2001-11-22

Ray Romano, Mitch Hedberg (Folge 60)

Sendedatum: 2001-11-23

Kelly Ripa, Mort Sahl (Folge 61)

Sendedatum: 2001-11-26

George Clooney, Martha Stewart (Folge 62)

Sendedatum: 2001-11-27

Noah Wyle, George Miller, Carole King (Folge 63)

Sendedatum: 2001-11-28

Julia Stiles, Jeff Gordon (Folge 64)

Sendedatum: 2001-11-29

Jada Pinkett Smith, Thomas Friedman (Folge 65)

Sendedatum: 2001-11-30

Ellen DeGeneres, Dave Gorman, Kelly Goldsmith (Folge 66)

Sendedatum: 2001-12-10

Mariah Carey, Elijah Wood, Stereophonics (Folge 67)

Sendedatum: 2001-12-11

Andy Garcia, Chris Matthews (Folge 68)

Sendedatum: 2001-12-12

Kid Scientists, Liv Tyler, Cake (Folge 69)

Sendedatum: 2001-12-13

Michelle Pfeiffer, Dennis Regan (Folge 70)

Sendedatum: 2001-12-14

Meg Ryan, Diana Krall (Folge 71)

Sendedatum: 2001-12-17

Kevin Spacey, Jerome Bettis, Jane Monheit (Folge 72)

Sendedatum: 2001-12-18

Jamie Foxx, Rhys Ifans, Darlene Love (Folge 73)

Sendedatum: 2001-12-19

Marisa Tomei, Lenny Kravitz (Folge 74)

Sendedatum: 2001-12-20

Peter Jennings, Tom Ryan (Folge 75)

Sendedatum: 2001-12-21

Ian McKellan, Phil Simms (Folge 76)

Sendedatum: 2001-12-26

Rudolph Giuliani, P.O.D. (Folge 77)

Sendedatum: 2001-12-27

Lauren Graham, Eddie Brill (Folge 78)

Sendedatum: 2001-12-28

Gwyneth Paltrow, Starsailor (Folge 79)

Sendedatum: 2002-01-07

Cate Blanchett, Timothy Treadwell (Folge 80)

Sendedatum: 2002-01-08

Jennifer Connelly, Colin Soloway (Folge 81)

Sendedatum: 2002-01-09

Übersicht: What's "New for the Office" in 2002? The items Dave introduces include a Jack Daniels water cooler and a color printer that makes flapjacks. Also, throughout the night, various people walk onstage and gripe about Dave in French, Turkish, Russian and Japanese.

Jack Black, Foo Fighters (Folge 82)

Sendedatum: 2002-01-10

Tom Cruise, Tom Papa (Folge 83)

Sendedatum: 2002-01-11

Ethan Zohn, Josh Hartnett, Remy Zero (Folge 84)

Sendedatum: 2002-01-14

Cuba Gooding Jr., Jewel (Folge 85)

Sendedatum: 2002-01-15

David Brenner, Howie Long, Jewel (Folge 86)

Sendedatum: 2002-01-16

Cynthia Nixon, Mario Andretti, Willie Nelson & Rob Thomas (Folge 87)

Sendedatum: 2002-01-17

Darrell Hammond, Elayne Boosler, Willie Nelson & Lyle Lovett (Folge 88)

Sendedatum: 2002-01-18

Jimmy Kimmell, Julie Bowen, Cracker (Folge 89)

Sendedatum: 2002-01-28

Bruce Willis, Ivan Neville (Folge 90)

Sendedatum: 2002-01-29

Tim Russert, Jason Schwartzman (Folge 91)

Sendedatum: 2002-01-30

Merv Griffin, Phantom Planet (Folge 92)

Sendedatum: 2002-01-31

Regis Philbin, Steven Wright (Folge 93)

Sendedatum: 2002-02-01

LL Cool J, John McEnroe (Folge 94)

Sendedatum: 2002-02-04

Amy Brenneman, Martin Rees, Shakira (Folge 95)

Sendedatum: 2002-02-05

Übersicht: Disgraced Enron CEO "Kenneth Lay" sits in with the band, and is later seen shredding songsheets.

Adam Vinatieri, Chris Matthews (Folge 96)

Sendedatum: 2002-02-06

Mariska Harkitay, George Divoky, Alan Jackson (Folge 97)

Sendedatum: 2002-02-07

Andy Richter, Jake Johannsen (Folge 98)

Sendedatum: 2002-02-08

Janet Jackson, Enrique Iglesias (Folge 99)

Sendedatum: 2002-02-11

Übersicht: Stephanie makes her first report from Salt Lake City, in which she shows Dave a photo of her watching the opening ceremonies on TV; Dave can't stop staring at Janet Jackson's revealing outfit; Enrique Iglesias sings "Escape."

Denis Leary, India.Arie (Folge 100)

Sendedatum: 2002-02-12

Kelly Clark, Jeri Ryan (Folge 101)

Sendedatum: 2002-02-13

Calista Flockhart, Incubus (Folge 102)

Sendedatum: 2002-02-14

Colin Farrell, Colin Quinn (Folge 103)

Sendedatum: 2002-02-15

Ross Powers, Mila Kunis (Folge 104)

Sendedatum: 2002-02-18

Casey FitzRandolph, Ashleigh Banfield (Folge 105)

Sendedatum: 2002-02-19

Simon Ammann, Kevin Bacon (Folge 106)

Sendedatum: 2002-02-20

Halle Berry, Jonny Moseley (Folge 107)

Sendedatum: 2002-02-21

Richard Dreyfuss, Jeff Foxworthy (Folge 108)

Sendedatum: 2002-02-22

Jill Bakken and Vonnetta Flowers, Kelsey Grammer, Alanis Morissette (Folge 109)

Sendedatum: 2002-02-25

Martin Short, Jack Hanna (Folge 110)

Sendedatum: 2002-02-26

Stupid Human Tricks, Cher (Folge 111)

Sendedatum: 2002-02-27

Übersicht: In honor of his recent nomination, Paul and the gang participate in a Grammy-themed edition of "Stump the Band;" during "Stupid Human Tricks," a fourteen-year-old girl performs "Feliz Navidad" with her nose; Cher sings "Song for the Lonely."

Tom Arnold, Nappy Roots (Folge 112)

Sendedatum: 2002-02-28

Cokie Roberts, Al Lubel (Folge 113)

Sendedatum: 2002-03-01

Ray Romano, Jason Kidd (Folge 114)

Sendedatum: 2002-03-11

Regis Philbin, Andie MacDowell, Evelyn Glennie (Folge 115)

Sendedatum: 2002-03-12

Rene Russo, Bob Sarlatte, The Chieftains (Folge 116)

Sendedatum: 2002-03-13

John McCain, The White Stripes (Folge 117)

Sendedatum: 2002-03-18

Übersicht: Dave mentions that Paul has been keeping himself busy, as he performed not only at this year's Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies, but also at the much-ballyhooed Liza Minelli-David Gest wedding; Dave continues to gloat over his Aftonbladet award, which he nonchalantly drinks from Stanley Cup-style; The White Stripes perform "Fell In Love With a Girl."

Jon Stewart, Kit Armstrong (Folge 118)

Sendedatum: 2002-03-19

Übersicht: Dave asks Paul to play some Gene Pitney; the "Late Show Psychic Test Drive" finds Rupert driving Deborah Lynn around the city in a 2001 Chevy Malibu; Dave chats with boy genius Kit Armstrong.

Bonnie Hunt, N.E.R.D. (Folge 119)

Sendedatum: 2002-03-20

Übersicht: Dave and Paul discuss the vernal equinox and the old wives tale that you're supposed to be able to stand an egg on its end at the moment of the equinox; Dave mentions that "Will It Float" is quickly becoming a fan favorite, then correctly predicts that a half-gallon of strawberry ice cream will float; N.E.R.D. performs "Rock Star."

Adam Arkin, Amy Sedaris, Midnight Oil (Folge 120)

Sendedatum: 2002-03-25

Übersicht: Alan reports on what everybody was wearing at last night's Oscars (all the men wore tuxedos), while Adam Arkin promotes the critically-disdained sitcom Baby Bob.

Barbara Walters, Shannon McNally (Folge 121)

Sendedatum: 2002-03-26

Übersicht: Dave shows a (bogus) clip of the upcoming Baby Bob spin-off "Baby Jacques," which is just like the original show except everybody speaks in a French accent; a proud tradition continues as a Hello Deli customer goes on a Easter meatball hunt; Alan apologizes for his comments toward Gwyneth Paltrow on last night's show, then inadvertently insults Uma Thurman.

Peter Krause, Doris Kearns Goodwin (Folge 122)

Sendedatum: 2002-03-27

Übersicht: Eric Burdon of The Animals sits in; during the "Odd Catalogs" segment, Dave displays an ad for a "Government-seized and repossessed hairpiece blowout"; the Hi-Ho girls deliver a birthday cake to Tony; Doris Kearns Goodwin addresses rumors of plagiarism.

Robin Williams, Sevendust (Folge 123)

Sendedatum: 2002-03-28

Übersicht: Biff shows footage of him harassing New Yorkers with a bullhorn; the New York National Guard presents the Top Ten; Sevendust (featuring Paul) performs "Angel's Son."

Andy Dick, Mike Britt (Folge 124)

Sendedatum: 2002-03-29

Übersicht: Mailbag: Tony's apparent sexiness forces George Clarke to drown his sorrows in a bucket of chicken at KFC; Dave shows off a tattoo on his leg that he wishes he didn't have (the ABC logo); after learning that Alan makes more money than him, Tony meets George at KFC.

Marv Albert, Charlotte Ross (Folge 125)

Sendedatum: 2002-04-01

Übersicht: Acid jazz legend Herbie Hancock sits in on keyboards; Dave orders Steph/Monty to buy French fries; Marv Albert shows off another one of his blooper reels.

Tim Robbins, Jimmie Walker, Cast of Oklahoma (Folge 126)

Sendedatum: 2002-04-02

Übersicht: During the latest Celebrity X-Ray Challenge, Dave persuades Rupert to lip sync a song from Oklahoma!

Michael J. Fox, Patti Smith (Folge 127)

Sendedatum: 2002-04-03

Übersicht: After Dave notices that Alan bears a slight resemblance to Fred MacMurray, the announcer and a Barbara Stanwyck stand-in recreate a scene from Double Indemnity. Also, Patti Smith sings "Dancing Barefoot."

Selma Blair, Dick Enberg (Folge 128)

Sendedatum: 2002-04-04

Übersicht: Biff introduces footage from his latest trip to Yankees Spring Training in Florida, while a fully-packed suitcase is subjected to "Will It Float?"

Bob Newhart, Demetri Martin (Folge 129)

Sendedatum: 2002-04-05

Übersicht: Will Lee stands in for Biff on pin duty, and for his troubles he receives the tradition gift of Samsonite® luggage; during Mailbag, two "girl scouts" (Harold Larkin and Mike McIntee) destroy Paul's office for being behind on his cookie payments; ten members of the Coast Guard present the Top Ten.

Rosie Perez, George Miller (Folge 130)

Sendedatum: 2002-04-08

Übersicht: In honor of his departure from The Early Show; Dave shows footage of moving men with cardboard boxes superimposed over Bryant Gumbel talking in mid-broadcast; "Survivor: Marquesas" also-ran Gina Crews demonstrates her talent for spitting watermelon seeds; George Miller brags that his grandfather invented the handshake.

John Ashcroft (Folge 131)

Sendedatum: 2002-04-09

Übersicht: Dave models a hideous pair of glasses he found in his house; a woman from Portland, Oregon rides around in Al Norwood's 2001 Honda S2000; Dave tries to get Attorney General John Ashcroft to sing, but only does so during the commercial breaks.

Sandra Bullock, Billy Norris, Sheryl Crow (Folge 132)

Sendedatum: 2002-04-10

Übersicht: After his reluctance to sing on last night's show, Dave is appalled to find US Attorney General John Ashcroft crooning "When The Eagles Soars" on TRL; Alan impersonates Fred MacMurray again; Sheryl Crow sings "Soak Up The Sun."

Dee Dee Davis, Cameron Diaz, The Strokes (Folge 133)

Sendedatum: 2002-04-11

Übersicht: Dave receives another comedy class project from Miss Markey's Kindergarten class, while The Strokes perform "Take It or Leave It."

Matthew Conaughey, John Witherspoon (Folge 134)

Sendedatum: 2002-04-12

Übersicht: Dave receives an unexpected birthday greeting from Osama Bin Laden; CBS Mailbag is interrupted to that the Hi-Ho girls can bring out Daddy's cake; ten Air Force pilots present the Top Ten.

Ashton Kutcher, Oliver Atukudzi (Folge 135)

Sendedatum: 2002-04-22

Übersicht: Dave mentions that he bumped his head over the weekend, then comments on the recent drought in NYC.

Landon Shuffett, Seth Green, Elvis Costello (Folge 136)

Sendedatum: 2002-04-23

Übersicht: Dave mentions that Saddam Hussein's novel Zabibah and the King was been turned into a musical, and then shows a (bogus) promo for it's upcoming debut in Baghdad; seven-year-old billiards trick shot artist Landon Shuffett blows Dave away by shooting a row of thirteen balls into the corner pocket; Elvis Costello performs "Tear Off Your Own Head (It's A Doll Revolution)."

Tiffani Thiessen, Bill Walton, Bonnie Raitt (Folge 137)

Sendedatum: 2002-04-24

Übersicht: Dave mentions Paul's appearance on tonight's episode of Ed, and shortly afterwards Paul wears the fake mustache he had to wear for the role; Alan and the Barbara Stanwyck look-alike perform another scene from Double Indemnity; Bonnie Raitt sings "I Can't Help You Now."

Charlie Sheen, Paul Westerberg (Folge 138)

Sendedatum: 2002-04-25

Übersicht: Another "Incredible Dog Challenge" is postponed by rain; Dave wears his ugly red glasses again; Cee-Lo sings "Closet Freak."

The Rock, Dwayne Kennedy (Folge 139)

Sendedatum: 2002-04-26

Übersicht: Dave and Paul talk about wrestling in preparation of his interview with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. During CBS Mailbag, "Mayor Bloomberg" (Gerard) offers Dave some pot, and Alan Kalter promotes the video "Osama Gone Wild."

Charlie Sheen, Paul Westerberg (Folge 140)

Sendedatum: 2002-04-29

Übersicht: Dave shows various clips of Ted Danson looked scared/shocked from his recent miniseries Living With the Dead; Dave points out that the Late Show was chosen as the seventh greatest television program of all time; Paul Westerberg performs "Silent Film Star."

Incredible Dog Challenge, Debra Messing, Wilco (Folge 141)

Sendedatum: 2002-04-30

Übersicht: The Incredible Dog Challenge is finally held out on 53rd Street, and throughout the night three dogs compete through a series of hurdles and tubes.

Kirsten Dunst, Steve Nash, Angie Stone & The O'Jays (Folge 142)

Sendedatum: 2002-05-01

Übersicht: An "Incredible Cat Challenge" is thwarted when George Clarke's cat won't go through the obstacle course; Kirsten Dunst promotes Spider-Man; after Angie Stone and the O'Jays perform "Wish I Didn't Miss You," the house band closes the show by performing "Love Train."

Tobey Maquire, Trey Anastasio (Folge 143)

Sendedatum: 2002-05-02

Übersicht: "Biff Henderson's America" visits the hamlet of Denver, Indiana; Dave comments on rumors that Bill Clinton may host a daytime talk show; Tobey Maguire does a really bad Rodney Dangerfield impression.

Jennifer Garner, Jim Gaffigan (Folge 144)

Sendedatum: 2002-05-03

Übersicht: Mailbag: a letter about having your name mentioned on TV is somehow morphed into a request to see Alan getting the crap beat out of him. Later on in the segment, a letter about tornados has the same result, as an already bloodied Alan is further laid to waste. Also, Michael McIntee does a remote Top Ten from Central Park, while Jim Gaffigan discusses food and cleanliness.

Mary Tyler Moore, Norah Jones (Folge 145)

Sendedatum: 2002-05-06

Übersicht: The outside cam catches Spider-Man jacking a car; Dave and Mary Tyler Moore play catch; Norah Jones performs "Don't Know Why."

Richard Gere, Reggie Miller (Folge 146)

Sendedatum: 2002-05-07

Übersicht: Dave moans and groans over his latest dental work; Dave shows (obviously phony) footage of Peter Jennings doing World News Tonight in a Spider-Man costume; Richard Gere makes first appearance on the show since 1983.

Will Ferrell, Tom Waits (Folge 147)

Sendedatum: 2002-05-08

Übersicht: Dave and Paul take apart wedding announcements in the New York Times; a staffer in a Spider-Man outfit successfully hails a taxi; Will Ferrell tells Dave what it's like to run the NYC marathon.

Hugh Grant, Tony Hawk (Folge 148)

Sendedatum: 2002-05-09

Übersicht: Skateboarding great Tony Hawk demonstrates his wares out on 53rd Street.

Gillian Andersen, Jonathan Katz (Folge 149)

Sendedatum: 2002-05-10

Übersicht: With Biff on vacation, Steph/Monty handles the pushpins live via telephone; during Mailbag, Paul demonstrates a hidden talent for cartwheels, and then mysteriously disappears; a Mother's Day tradition is started when the moms of ten celebrities present the Top Ten list; Dave and Gillian Anderson make out.

Liza Minnelli (Folge 150)

Sendedatum: 2002-05-13

Übersicht: Dave chats with the latest Survivor loser Robert "The General" DeCanio, while Liza Minnelli performs "Some People" from the musical Gypsy.

Kid Scientists, Allison Janney, Al Green (Folge 151)

Sendedatum: 2002-05-14

Übersicht: Nine guys in Spider-Man outfits, not to mention Dracula, Superman, and a cowboy cram themselves into a Subway restaurant; Tony Orlando dresses down Dave even though he interrupted him, then leaps into a chorus of "Knock Three Times"; when one of Lee Marek's kid scientists starts a very flammable demonstration, Dave demands that the band and everyone else onstage take for cover behind his desk.

Alec Baldwin, Ted Nugent (Folge 152)

Sendedatum: 2002-05-15

Übersicht: Tony Mendez goes home with an audience member (see recap), while Dave and rocker/sportsman Ted Nugent cook rabbit.

Stupid Human Tricks, Natalie Portman, X-ecutioners, Xzhibit, Biohazard (Folge 153)

Sendedatum: 2002-05-16

Übersicht: Dave shows footage from rehearsal of Kenny McGowan tripping over the "Will It Float" tank; Biff visits the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Indy 500 time trials; a participant in tonight's "Stupid Human Tricks" that can maneuver a tennis racquet all over his body flirts with Natalie Portman in the green room.

Kathie Lee Gifford, Brian Regan (Folge 154)

Sendedatum: 2002-05-17

Übersicht: Mailbag: Martha Stewart fills in for Biff on the pushpin board, Harold Larkin goes hitchhiking, and Tony is humiliated on Blind Date. Also, Brian Regan comments on his inability to spell names correctly.

Vecepia Towerey, Hilary Swank, The Firecrackers (Folge 155)

Sendedatum: 2002-05-20

Übersicht: Steph/Monty is mentioned in the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly; Dave calls New York Highway Superintendent Drew Outhouse to resolve an awkward social situation; The Kalter Twins perform "I've Got You Babe"; The Firecrackers, a synchronized jump rope team, demonstrate their wares on-stage.

Diane Sawyer, Jesse Martin (Folge 156)

Sendedatum: 2002-05-21

Übersicht: Dave shows real footage of a woman being questioned on the news wearing a Late Show t-shirt; Diane Sawyer brags about her recent weight loss; Dave chats with Australian teen Jesse Martin, the youngest person ever to sail around the world solo.

Jennifer Lopez, April Kleinschmidt, Patty Loveless (Folge 157)

Sendedatum: 2002-05-22

Übersicht: Trumpter Terence Blanchard sits in; in honor of David Blaine's recent stunt in which he stands on a eighty-foot platform for several days, George Clarke attempts to stand on a folding chair for the duration of the show; Dave chats with April Kleinschmidt, the sole graduate of the Class of 2002 at Harrold High School in South Dakota.

Jon Favreau, David Rakoff, Anton Figg (Folge 158)

Sendedatum: 2002-05-23

Übersicht: Alan asks passerby for their reaction to the new Star Wars prequel and ends up making a scene. Also, Anton Fig and Ivan Neville perform "Inside Out" from the CBS Orchestra drummer's new album, Figments.

Charles Grodin, Wendy Liebman (Folge 159)

Sendedatum: 2002-05-24

Übersicht: Dave announces that Paul will be called Pablo this summer, which will go into effect immediately; Dave promises tonight's show will be "smooth and suave"; during Mailbag, an audience member asks Dave what his most embarrassing moment was, and we watch a (phony) clip of Dave performing with The Firecrackers last week.

Jimmy Kimmel, Tom Dreesen, Goo Goo Dolls (Folge 160)

Sendedatum: 2002-06-03

Übersicht: While showing photos from her trip to the Indianapolis 500, Dave calls Steph/Monty "Dutch"; the snake lady performs again on "Is This Anything?"; Tom Dreesen tells various tales of Hollywood hobnobbing.

Celine Dion, Helio Castroneves (Folge 161)

Sendedatum: 2002-06-04

Übersicht: Dave accuses Rupert of product placement on "May We See Your Photos, Please"; Alan addresses the Queen of England in a rather inappropriate way; Celine Dion performs "I'm Alive" and jumps into the audience.

Chris Rock, Jack Johnson (Folge 162)

Sendedatum: 2002-06-05

Übersicht: Dave and Paul try to figure out a strange gesture that Celine Dion made during her TV concert earlier that week. Later, Chris Rock talks about Don King and Bucky Dent.

Nicolas Cage, Abi Thomas, Jimmy Eat World (Folge 163)

Sendedatum: 2002-06-06

Übersicht: An audience member explains to Dave how to pronounce the name of her hometown: "You're saying Morristown. It's not Morristown. It's Morristown." Also, Dave chats with Abi Thomas, a jogger who was attacked by a bear at Yellowstone National Park.

Zach Braff, Kathleen Madigan (Folge 164)

Sendedatum: 2002-06-07

Übersicht: Mailbag: "Is This Anything?" fave Kiva "Grinder Girl" Kahl stands next to Biff while he puts the pushpins in the map; twelth floor receptionist Art Garfunkel provides his own on-hold music; Alan beats the crap out of an Amish guy, then when Dave explains that the Amish are pacifists, Alan heads back to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, accuses the Amish guy of being brainwashed by Dave, and beats him up again.

Christian Slater, David Bowie (Folge 165)

Sendedatum: 2002-06-10

Übersicht: Dave comments on the Nets' playoff run; Alan performs another scene from Double Indemnity, this time with a Edward G. Robinson stand-in; David Bowie performs "Slow Burn."

Sarah Michelle Gellar, John McEnroe (Folge 166)

Sendedatum: 2002-06-11

Übersicht: Sarah Michelle Geller promotes Scooby-Doo while John McEnroe tells Dave a funny story about getting thrown out of the Australian Open back in his playing days.

Freddie Prinze, Jr., Alicia Keys (Folge 167)

Sendedatum: 2002-06-12

Übersicht: Dave and Paul talk about their cholesterol levels; Freddie Prinze, Jr. promotes Scooby-Doo; Alicia Keys sings "How Come You Don't Call Me?"

Jodie Foster, Jack Hanna (Folge 168)

Sendedatum: 2002-06-13

Matt Damon, Marc Maron (Folge 169)

Sendedatum: 2002-06-14

Übersicht: Biff does his pushpin schtick live from the Grand Canyon, and Dave persuades him to yell "Hey, Mommy!" just to see if there's an echo. Also, Paul does a somewhat convincing James Brown impression, suffers a nervous breakdown onstage, and Dave comes by to bring him his cape.

Stupid Human Tricks, Tom Cruise, The Flatlanders (Folge 170)

Sendedatum: 2002-06-17

Übersicht: Dave takes inventory of all his favorite clips (the "wild dingo," the baby owl eating the mouse, Dubya looking confused, etc.); Tom Cruise shows off his braces; during a segment called "Don't Try This At Home," Mike McIntee sprays Windex into his mouth.

Ellen DeGeneres, Al Franken (Folge 171)

Sendedatum: 2002-06-18

Übersicht: George Clarke stands on the roof of the Studio 54 building to hit golf balls, hoping to go over the Ed Sullivan Theater and break glass on the WPI building on its far side. After successfully breaking one window, Steph/Monty, Alan, and Al Franken each take a few swings at the windows.

Piedmont Birdcallers, Lauren Ambrose, Moby (Folge 172)

Sendedatum: 2002-06-19

Übersicht: The bird callers of Piedmont High School demonstrate their wares once more; Moby sings "We Are Made of Stars."

Harrison Ford, ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead (Folge 173)

Sendedatum: 2002-06-20

Übersicht: The U.S. National Team presents "Top Ten Ways to Get Americans Excited About Soccer;" Dave brags about buying his first car at Harrison Ford; The Trail of Dead performs "Relative Ways."

Connie Chung, Gary Mule Deer (Folge 174)

Sendedatum: 2002-06-21

Übersicht: Biff and Bruce Willis push pins in Hawaii during CBS Mailbag, while Dave lands on the cover of "Martha Stewart Living."

Will Smith, Landon Donovan, Yo Yo Ma & The Silk Road Project (Folge 175)

Sendedatum: 2002-06-24

Übersicht: Will Smith promotes "Men In Black 2," while the US Men's World Cup Soccer Team holds an exhibition on the roof of the theater.

National Hollering Champions, Adam Sandler, Trik Turner (Folge 176)

Sendedatum: 2002-06-25

Übersicht: Dave makes several enlightening remarks about the National Hollerin' Champions from North Carolina, who later perform their winning hollers; Adam Sandler plugs Mr. Deeds.

Tom Brokaw, Bow Wow (Folge 177)

Sendedatum: 2002-06-26

Übersicht: Dave reads from random wedding announcements in the New York Times in a segment called "Will It Last?"

Michelle Williams, Barry Sonnenfeld (Folge 178)

Sendedatum: 2002-06-27

Übersicht: The audience is victorious once more when they play "Stump the Band." Later, Dave shows a very obnoxious commerical for the upcoming G-8 Summit.

Christina Ricci, Daniel Tosh, Ben Kweller (Folge 179)

Sendedatum: 2002-06-28

Übersicht: The "Late Show CBS Mailbag Biff Henderson Map Across America Summer Tour" lands at the Statue of Liberty. Later, Ben Kweller performs "Wasted and Ready."

Tom Hanks, Dolly Parton (Folge 180)

Sendedatum: 2002-07-08

Übersicht: Biff 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?"

Stupid Pet Tricks, Jude Law, rubyhorse (Folge 181)

Sendedatum: 2002-07-09

Übersicht: Zeke, the "Rabid Dingo" that bit Dave in June 2000, makes a return appearance on "Stupid Pet Tricks." Later, rubyhorse sings "Sparkle."

Robin Williams, Pat Green (Folge 182)

Sendedatum: 2002-07-10

Übersicht: Dave 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.

Paul Newman, Counting Crows (Folge 183) 6.0

Sendedatum: 2002-07-11

Übersicht: Dave plays "Know Your Current Events" with the audience. Later, Paul Newman talks about auto racing while promoting "Road to Perdition."

Nathan Lane, Hugh Fink (Folge 184)

Sendedatum: 2002-07-12

Übersicht: Biff'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.

Serena Williams, Tom Arnold, Dave Matthews Band (Folge 185)

Sendedatum: 2002-07-15

Übersicht: Dave 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.

Catherine Keener, Mario Batali, Solomon Burke (Folge 186)

Sendedatum: 2002-07-16

Übersicht: Steph/Monty and Dave play another round of "Psychic Sandwich." Later, Dave wrecks havoc during a cooking segment with New York restaurant owner Mario Batali.

Sarah Jessica Parker, Etta James (Folge 187)

Sendedatum: 2002-07-17

Übersicht: Sarah Jessica Parker talks about her unborn child; Alan appears to be on the brink of sanity; Dave stumps the audience with a "Beach Quiz."

Geena Davis, Robert Plant (Folge 188)

Sendedatum: 2002-07-18

Übersicht: Just 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."

Ted Koppel, Wendy Liebman (Folge 189)

Sendedatum: 2002-07-19

Übersicht: Biff'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.

Haley Joel Osment, Bill Scheft, Dashboard Confessional (Folge 190)

Sendedatum: 2002-07-22

Übersicht: George Clarke flies a kite from a taxi; Haley Joel Osment promotes his movie, "The Country Bears;" Dashboard Confessional performs "Saints and Sailors."

Kristen Johnson, Kinky (Folge 191)

Sendedatum: 2002-07-23

Übersicht: Rupert goes golfing; Calvert DeForest turns 81; Kristen Johnston promotes her appearance in Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" in Central Park.

Dana Carvey, Ben Kilham (Folge 192)

Sendedatum: 2002-07-24

Übersicht: Dave 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.

Amy Sedaris, Chazz Palminteri, Weezer (Folge 193)

Sendedatum: 2002-07-25

Übersicht: During "Know Your Current Events," Dave seems to fixate on attractive women. Later, Weezer plays "Keep Fishin'."

Bill Cosby, Tift Merritt (Folge 194)

Sendedatum: 2002-07-26

Übersicht: During "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.

Julia Stiles, Mike Daisey, Wyclef Jean (Folge 195)

Sendedatum: 2002-07-29

Übersicht: It'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.

Joan Rivers, Zooey Deschanel (Folge 196)

Sendedatum: 2002-07-30

Übersicht: Dave and Rupert play "The Late Show Celebrity X-Ray Challenge." Tonight's celebrity is James Caan.

Blaine Mayhugh, Joaquin Phoenix, Little Richard (Folge 197)

Sendedatum: 2002-07-31

Übersicht: Dave reads articles from obscure newspapers in a segment called "Small Town News." Later, Little Richard sings "Good Golly, Miss Molly."

Mike Myers, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band (Folge 198)

Sendedatum: 2002-08-01

Übersicht: Mike Myers promotes "Austin Powers in Goldmember" and Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band performs "The Rising."

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Mitch Hedberg (Folge 199)

Sendedatum: 2002-08-02

Übersicht: Biff's Summer Tour continues as Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform "Lonesome Day."

Matthew Perry, The Vines (Folge 200)

Sendedatum: 2002-08-19

Übersicht: Dave 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.

Robin Williams, James Taylor (Folge 201)

Sendedatum: 2002-08-20

Übersicht: Sitting in with the band tonight is an unknown winner from the previous night's Teen Choice Awards. Later, Robin Williams plugs "One Hour Photo."

Al Pacino, Roger Clemens (Folge 202)

Sendedatum: 2002-08-21

Übersicht: Dave shows a timeline of President Bush's vacation, while Al Pacino promotes the movie "Simone."

Elizabeth Hurley, Tom Ryan (Folge 203)

Sendedatum: 2002-08-23

Übersicht: Biff pushes pins into a map right in front of the famous Hollywood sign in L.A.; Alan and his twin brother Rick appear on "American Idol"; upon hearing of a proposed talk show hosted by Bill Clinton on CBS, Dave shows a promo for NBC's "The Saddam Hussein Show."

Stupid Human Tricks, Jimmy Fallon, Dirty Vegas (Folge 204)

Sendedatum: 2002-08-26

Übersicht: "SNL" star Jimmy Fallon promotes the MTV Video Music Awards, which he's hosting.

Chris Elliot, Eliza Dushku, Dixie Chicks (Folge 205)

Sendedatum: 2002-08-27

Übersicht: Dave announces that tomorrow night Paul will be inducted into the National Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame. Later, Chris Elliott and Dave reminiscense.

John Travolta, Nelly (Folge 206)

Sendedatum: 2002-08-28

Übersicht: Dave forces Steph/Monty to ask John Travolta, "How can I get in touch with the other Sweathogs?"

Caroline Rhea, Jake Gyllenhall (Folge 207)

Sendedatum: 2002-08-29

Übersicht: Joe Perry of Aerosmith sits in with the band; Osama congratulates Dave for nine years at CBS; Jake Gyllenhall promotes "Moonlight Mile."

Martin Short, Lewis Black (Folge 208)

Sendedatum: 2002-08-30

Übersicht: Biff Henderson ends his tour of the US during the "CBS Mailbag" segment (final stop: Mt. Rushmore) as Dave chats with "Dr. Steven Hatfill" (Gerard). Later, Dave welcomes "Jiminy Glick" star Martin Short.