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Andy Kindler, motocross demo with Travis Pastrana, Baby Gramps
Travis Pastrana - Andy Kidler - Baby Gramps
Where to watch Late Show with David Letterman
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David Letterman uses mature humor to appeal to his audience in this weeknight series, which gets its music from a house band led by Paul Shaffer. Among the show's most-famous segments are the Top Ten List and Stupid Pet Tricks, the latter of which subsequently led to an additional recurring segment called Stupid Human Tricks.
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David Letterman uses mature humor to appeal to his audience in this weeknight series, which gets its music from a house band led by Paul Shaffer. Among the show's most-famous segments are the Top Ten List and Stupid Pet Tricks, the latter of which subsequently led to an additional recurring segment called Stupid Human Tricks.
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Episode 1
Travis Pastrana - Andy Kidler - Baby Gramps
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 2
Dave toys around with the new product from Apple Computers, the "I-Stinguisher"; a man in pajamas and a bathrobe asks Dave where he would find some coffee; writer Jeff Bredenberg promotes his book "Five Little Fixes"; The Roots perform "Here I Come."
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 3
In honor of the show's 13th anniversary, an intern accidentally walks onstage to ask Dave to sign his own greeting card; live from Tracy, California, Ron Patrick drives around in a silver 2000 Volkwagen Bug with a 1,450-horsepower jet engine; Dave tries to interpret Snoop Dogg's "dizzle"-speak; OK Go performed "Here It Goes Again."
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 4
Tony visits The Hamptons, where he complains about traffic; recently embarassed CNN anchor Kyra Phillips presents the Top Ten; 5,000 tennis balls are dropped onstage; Opie & Anthony promote their radio show.
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Guest stars Norm Macdonald, Dwayne Johnson
Episode 10
Johnny Dark measures Dave's inseam, much to his chagrin; while promoting "Ventriloquist Week" for the umpteenth time, Dave argues with his very own dummy; to mark the end of summer, four stagehands help explode beach balls on 53rd Street, then pour 300 gallons of sunblock off the roof.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 11
Day 1 of Ventriloquist Week with Willie Tyler & Lester, plus Dr. Phil and "Survivor" castoff Sekou Bunch!
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 12
Ventriloquist Week, Day 2: Jay Johnson jokes about evolution while his primate friend Darwin sings "Send in the Clowns" in his "native" tongue; a safe is thrown out an 8th floor window onto a 1996 Buick LeSabre; Kasabian performed "Empire."
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 13
Day 3 of Ventriloquist Week with Ronn Lucas & Scorch, plus Marg Helgenberger and Diana Krall!
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 14
Day 4 of Ventriloquist Week with Jeff Dunham & Walter. Plus, Ted Turner and Fergie!
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 15
Ventriloquist Week, Day 5: Todd Oliver has a conversation with his talking dog, Irving; Dave and Lebron James shoot baskets on 53rd Street; Ludacris performed "Money Maker."
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 16
Throughout the night, several Late Show interns learn how to parallel-park; Dave looks into "A Day in the Life of Hugo Chavez"; Ray Liotta discusses meeting his biological family for the first time; Tony Bennett and Elvis Costello performed "Are You Havin' Any Fun Yet?"
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 17
Ten-year-old "lizard charmer" Lily Capehart puts her amphibian pets in doll costumes; Billy Bob Thornton promotes "The School for Scoundrels"; Sean Lennon performed "Wait For Me."
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 18
Tonights guests include Amanda Peet, Nigella Lawson and Bob Seger.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 23
Guest stars Alec Baldwin, Jerry Lee Lewis, Neil Young
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Episode 26
Hartford-based meterologist Scot Haney interrupts Dave with a teaser for his five-day forecast; Tony crudely illustrates how North Korea's recent nuclear test will affect the US; Robin Williams discusses rehab and promotes "Man of the Year"; Sam Moore and Wynonna Judd perform "I Can't Stand the Rain."
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 31
Tonights guests Tom Arnold, Brian Regan, Strongman Stan Drucker and "Survivor" castaways CaoBoi and Cristina Coria.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 32
Tourist "Todd Volk" plays "Find the Pumpkin" at Hello Deli; ESPN Radio's "Mikes in the Morning" discuss Terrell Owens; The Killers perform "When You Were Young."
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 33
Tonights guests include Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jay Thomas and John Legend.
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Episode 35
Dave shows off new photos of Harry; Dave Dorsett leaves his station to goof around with a sock puppet; Dave and Bill O'Reilly have another heated discussion about current events; Tilly and the Wall (making their network television debut) performed "Bad Education."
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 36
Borat, Beck and Tiki Barber, plus a Top Ten from Jerry Springer!
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 37
Tonights guests include Rachel Weisz, David Rakoff and Morningwood.
Guest stars Rachel Weisz
Episode 38
Dave plugs the upcoming Ball State-Michigan football game and promises to give a nickel to everyone that attends the game; Dave reads a letter from a fan pertaining to staff hostility; Joanne Carson (Johnny's second wife) discusses her collection of Truman Capote memorabilia.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 39
Tonights guests include Rosie O'Donnell and Lady Sovereign.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 40
Martin Short performs a song-and-dance number about the internet's role in his sexless marriage; country singer/novelist/gubernatorial candidate Kinky Friedman lays down his agenda for the state of Texas.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 41
Britney Spears drops by looking for Will Ferrell; at the end of his interview, Will ad-libs through a selection from "Phantom of the Opera"; Jack Hanna introduces Dave to Fluffy the python, the largest-known snake in captivity.
Guest stars Jack Hanna, Will Ferrell, Britney Spears
Episode 42
Outgoing Defense Secretary "Donald Rumsfeld" (Gerard) fields questions from the audience; Jamie Oliver makes sausage carbonara; the Metropolitan Opera performs a selection from the upcoming production of "Il Barbiere di Siviglia."
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 43
Live via satellite, Biff walks through a six-acre corn maze in Livermore, California. By the end of the show, Dave asks him if he's scared, prompting Biff to snap back, "It takes a lot more than this to scare me, man."
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 44
Guest stars Daniel Craig, Teri Horton, Elvis Costello, Rosanne Cash
Episode 45
Day 1 of Impressionist Week with Rich Little! Also, Robin Williams and George Jones!
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 46
Impressionist Week, Day 2: Frank Travalena closes his set by mimicing every president from Kennedy to Dubya. Also, Tenacious D (Jack Black and Kyle Gass) promote their new movie and perform "The Pick of Destiny" with the CBS Orchestra.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 50
Tonights guests include Jerry Seinfeld and Dan Patrick. Plus, a public apology from Jerry's former co-star Michael Richards.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 51
Tonight's "Rejected FDA Products" include Hebrew National Bacon, Frozen Mayonnaise Bars (which Dave tastes), and OJ Simpson's "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter, But If I Did Believe It Was Butter, Here's How I Did It." Later, Chris Elliott and Gerard Mulligan promote their new paranormal documentary program, "Ghost Squad."
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 52
Tonights guests include Matthew Broderick and Lupe Fiasco and Jill Scott. Plus, Stupid Pet Tricks!
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 53
Dave shows footage of the staff Thanksgiving dinner, which includes a drunk Biff telling off Dave and a turkey carver severing his hand; Dave correctly guesses that his mother made pumpkin pie but flubs on the next dessert (he said pecan, it was apple); John Mayer performs "I'm Gonna Find Another You."
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 57
A giant goat knocks over the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree; Andy Kindler visits the US Marshals Training Academy in Georgia; in his first Late Show appearance in six years, Richard Simmons introduces a food steamer he invented (which blows up in his face); Ciara performs "Promise."
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 58
Tonights guests include Jennifer Connelly, Tom Dreesen and Shiny Toy Guns.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 59
Teen duct tape expert William Beacom shows off his sticky creations; Silversun Pickups performed "Lazy Eye."
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 61
Tonight at Hello Deli, Dave and Rupert dare a (alleged) SUNY student from Queens to eat a Taco Bell chalupa; Howard Stern walks onstage in a Father Christmas outfit, giving out free Sirius radios to the audience; Gwen Stefani performs "Wind It Up."
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 62
Tonights guests include Regis Philbin and Robert Randolph, plus Lee Marek's Kid Scientists!
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 63
An irate staffer gives Dave a holiday-themed "f*** you"; "Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton" (Gerard) fields questions from the audience; Will Smith promotes The Pursuit of Happyness and discusses attending the Tom Cruise-Katie Holmes wedding.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 64
Tonight's guests include Clint Eastwood and Matthew Fox are the scheduled guests.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 65
Tonight's guests include Ben Stiller, John Madden and Rodrigo y Gabriela.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 66
Tonight's guests include Beyonce Knowles, Marv Albert and The Dears.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 67
A Yule Log is set up in front of Dave's desk, and later Dave and Renee Zellweger pose Christmas-photo style next to the green screen; Dave acknowledges Dave Dorsett's 41 years at CBS by giving him a tie; Shannon Eis' new holiday toys includes Butterscotch, an expensive animatronic pony that allegedly responds to touch but doesn't cooperate onstage; Taking Back Sunday performed "Liar (It Takes One To Know One)."
Guest stars Renée Zellweger
Episode 68
Tom Brokaw and Cold War Kids are the scheduled guests.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 69
Cate Blanchett and Darlene Love are tonight's guests. Plus, Jay Thomas and the 9th Annual Christmas Tree Football Toss!
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 70
Guest stars Donal Logue, Martin Short
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A woman from Chicago plays "Name That Smell" at Hello Deli; after vilifying Commonwealth Edison, Alan gets beaten up by one of their employees; Ben E. King performs "Stand By Me."
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 76
Tonight's guests are Peter O'Toole and Marc Maron, plus a Top Ten from baseball legends Cal Ripken Jr. and Tony Gwynn!
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 77
Videotape operator Tom Catusi apologizes for making a cheap shot at Mark McGwire; Madonna discusses her controversial adoption of a Malawian baby; Dave puts on a raincoat and promotes Gordon's Fish Sticks; The Hold Steady performs "Stuck Between Ready."
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 78
A Late Show Fun Fact: the actual Godzilla was only seven feet tall and was killed by Japanese soldiers within minutes; John Witherspoon describes a recent incident involving smoking a marijuana cigarette; Josh Ritter performed "Girl in the War."
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 79
Dave acknowledges the 7th anniversary of his quintuple-bypass with a clip from "Sanford & Son"; magician Jason Randal wows Dave with a few more of his trademark card tricks; '70s soft-rockers America (featuring Ryan Adams and Ben Kweller) performed 'Ride On.'
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 80
Paul Newman, Sebastian Bourdais, and Diana Ross are the scheduled guests.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 81
Tina Fey discusses the Golden Globes and explains why she hates Los Angeles; escape artist "Donnie Glenn" balks at being sealed in a milk can filled with water; Terri & Bindi Irwin (the widow and daughter of Steve Irwin) promote Australia Week 2007.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 82
Dave promotes the new, improved Late Show web site; "El Nino" (Gerard) drops by to take a bow; Vera Farmiga promotes "Breaking and Entering"; Mat Kearney performs "Nothing Left to Lose."
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 83
Dave comments on this winter's damaged citrus crop by opening a carton of "Tropicana Just Rind"; Tricia Helfer of "Battlestar Galactica" fame promotes her upcoming Playboy pictorial; seven pounds of marzipan are thrown into the "Will It Float" tank (it sinks).
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 84
Episode 85
Ricky Gervais, Forest Whittaker, and The Shins are the scheduled guests.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 88
Episode 94
Guest stars Drew Barrymore, Rickie Lee Jones
Episode 95
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Episode 98
The Cat Empire
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Episode 108
Dave reminisces about his teen years and shares an antedote about a ruined fur coat; Charles Grodin promotes his one-minute commentaries on CBS Radio and shows off some of his horse photography.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 109
Dave admits that he's never participated nor believes in Daylight Savings Time; Chris Rock promotes "I Think I Love My Wife"; Amy Winehouse performed "You Know I'm No Good."
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 110
Jeff Goldblum, Barbara McQueen
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 111
Episode 112
Bernie Mac, Paula Abdul, Joss Stone
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 113
Fill-in host Adam Sandler (with assistance from his dog, Matzoball II) welcomes Don Cheadle, Danica Patrick, and Todd Barry as his guests. Lucinda Williams performs "Are You Alright?"
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 114
Tonight's "Great Moments in Presidental Speeches" clip is doctored to include Sue Hum using a lint brush on JFK's right arm; Duke University post-grad John Cornwell demonstrates his new invention, the beer-launching refrigerator; Jack Black shares an antedote about meeting Jack Nicholson; CBS chief foriegn correspondent Lara Logan discusses reporting from war zones in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 115
Will Ferrell, Kings of Leon, Rachel Smith
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 118
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Episode 122
Guest stars Alec Baldwin
Episode 125
Kelly Ripa, Simon Pegg, and Jim Short are the scheduled guests.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 126
Episode 128
Episode 130
Top Ten list presented by Sanjaya Malakar
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Episode 133
Steve Martin dominates the show, as he interrupts Dave twice, gets a lapdance from a male stripper, plugs his new book, and performs "The Crow" with banjoists Tony Trischka and Bela Fleck. Also, David Cota and his parakeet AJ perform a few tricks for Dave.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 134
Episode 135
Day 1 of "Impressionist Week 2" with Rob Magnotti. Kirsten Dunst and Dinosaur Jr. are the scheduled guests.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 137
Guest stars Drew Barrymore, Ben Kweller
Episode 139
Day 5 of "Impressionist Week 2" with Reggie Reg. Ray Romano and Dennis Haysbert are the scheduled guests.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 143
Dr. Phil McGraw and Jack Hanna are the scheduled guests.
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 146
Don Rickles, Michael Imperioli, and Wilco are the scheduled guests. Plus, a special Top Ten from Masi Oka!
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 147
Ricky Gervais, Mary Lynn Rajskub, and Mavis Staples are the scheduled guests. Plus, a Top Ten by Bob Barker!
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 148
Top Ten List presented by Homer Simpson
Where to watch Late Show with David LettermanEpisode 150
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Guest stars Bruce Willis
Episode 167
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Guest stars Emma Watson, Sean Combs
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Episode 179
Guest stars Julia Stiles
Episode 181
Guest stars Paul Rudd, Tony Dungy
Episode 182
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Matt Damon, Jeff Altman, and Angelique Kidjo are the scheduled guests.
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