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Late Show with David Letterman

Season 10

2002 · 187 episodes

Episodes

  1. 1Amanda Peet, Tom Dreesen3 Sept 2002Dave mentions that a street is being named after Paul in his hometown of Thunder Bay, Ontario. Later, Dave plays ""How Many Guys in Alien Suits Can Fit Into a Coffee Shop?""
  2. 2Jeff Goldblum, George Miller4 Sept 2002Dave shows a promo for Al Jazzera's new show ""Afghani Idol;"" Dave calls Paul a half-wit, then apologizes several times; George Miller comments on frozen cryogenics and asks, ""What if the person froze to death?""
  3. 3Drea de Matteo, Sarah Vowell, The Doves5 Sept 2002Steph/Monty is on the roof with binoculars, looking for Bon Jovi performing in Times Square. Later, another one of Dave's assistants applies sunscreen on our weary voyeur.
  4. 4Peter Jennings, John Witherspoon6 Sept 2002During CBS Mailbag, a viewer asks how Biff chose where to go during his summer tour. Biff responds by thanking ""Rand"" and ""McNally,"" who turn out to be a couple of much younger women that he's sleeping with.
  5. 5John McEnroe, Piper Perabo, Queens of the Stone Age9 Sept 2002Dave shows a (supposed) clip from the hit movie ""SwimFan,"" then chats with Stephanie about the US Open.
  6. 6Jennifer Esposito, Marianne Faithful10 Sept 2002Dave introduces the man that supposedly punched David Wells; Rupert's Paul Shaffer sandwich beats Europa Cafe's basil chicken sandwich in a taste contest; ""Dr."" Bill DeLace addresses the West Nile Virus.
  7. 7Bill Clinton, Nanci Griffith11 Sept 2002Dave reflects on a certain one-year anniversary, then chats with his former monologue punching bag, President Bill Clinton.
  8. 8Regis Philbin, Linda Thompson12 Sept 2002Dave announces the show can no longer be seen in Mexico City; Dave introduces Network Time Killers such as ""Korean Soap Opera Clip of the Night"" and ""Anton Fig's Beret of Mystery""; a dry wall joint sealer is tonight's mystery gadget on ""What the Hell Is It?""
  9. 9Megan Mullally, Rich Hall13 Sept 2002Dave announces that any cell phones that go off during the taping will be smashed with a hammer; ""Dr. Phil"" (Gerard) tells Dave that he's deeply insane; Rich Hall comments on ""Hollywood's Nicest Couple.""
  10. 10Bruce Willis, Eve23 Sept 2002After watching Oprah win the Bob Hope Award at last night's Emmys; Dave demands to win it in 2003; Dave gives Barbara Gaines a kiss for her heartfelt speech at last night's ceremony (five-peat!); Biff visits the set of ""CSI: Miami.""
  11. 11Jack Hanna, Tom Cavanagh, Civil War Reenactment24 Sept 2002In observance of an incedent that occured at a White Sox-Royals game the previous week, two shirtless drunks beat the crap out of Alan. Later, a Civil War battle is awkwardly recreated on 53rd Street.
  12. 12Reese Witherspoon, Juan Pablo Montoya, India.Arie25 Sept 2002During the annual ""New for Fall"" segment, Alan's hair changes color. Later in the same segment, he is beaten up by Harvey Keitel.
  13. 13Rose McGowan, Phillipe Petit26 Sept 2002Artiste Phillipe Petit walks on a metal cable 12 stories up and 120 feet long across Broadway.
  14. 14Lauren Graham, Colin Quinn27 Sept 2002Dave announces that he has ""nitrogen narcosis."" Later, during CBS Mailbag, Harold Larkin recalls his harrowing experience of being stuck in an elevator for three hours... with Regis!
  15. 15Patricia Heaton, Murray Walker30 Sept 2002Dave hollers about being the only person in the entire building who wasn't invited to a staff fondue party for Mary Barclay; billards champ Jeanette ""Black Widow"" Lee does a few trick shots; Patricia Heaton and Murray Walker promote their autobiographies.
  16. 16David Schwimmer, Avril Lavigne1 Oct 2002Dave reminds the nation that he still definitely wants I-465 (the interstate around Indianapolis) named David Letterman Expressway, then announces that tomorrow he plans to offer the mayor of Indianapolis an enormous bribe to get the wheels turning. Later, Avril Lavigne sings ""SK8ER BOI.""
  17. 17Anthony LaPaglia, Effie Nielson, Clinic2 Oct 2002Biff celebrates his 56th birthday in grand style; Dave kills a bug on his desk; Dave chats with a nonogenarian weightlifter.
  18. 18Edward Norton, John Mayer3 Oct 2002Dave contacts Indianapolis mayor Bart Peterson's office via telephone, and his assistant tells him that renaming the I-465 is a possibility. Later, John Mayer sang ""Your Body is a Wonderland.""
  19. 19David Arquette, Todd Lynn4 Oct 2002Dave says he is feeling ""bilious,"" and that he will be going to an anger management course in Pennsylvania this weekend; during CBS Mailbag, Kenny professes his love to Pat on an episode of ""Trading Spaces""; Jimmy Fallon offers Paul a cape for his weekly breakdown.
  20. 20Jennifer Love Hewitt, Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers7 Oct 200253rd Street is the stage for the Purina® Dog Chow diving competition; Dave has choice words for Don Hewitt, who disliked a ""60 Minutes"" joke from last friday's show; Dave shows ""Rejected FDA Items"" such as Elmer's® glue with ten essential vitamins and minerals, ""Goat-umms®,"" and Tums® Spicy Jalapeño; Steph/Monty takes a plunge into the doggie water.
  21. 21John McCain, David Sedaris8 Oct 2002A recurring joke for the night (which involved an ice ball called Quaoar) is botched when Harold Larkin disappears; Senator John McCain plugs his new book ""Worth the Fighting For""; David Sedaris stands at a little podium and reads one of his hilarious essays.
  22. 22Charles Barkley, Franco Zeffirelli, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band9 Oct 2002Tonight's desk time begins with trouble. A housefly is buzzing Dave, then lands on a guest chair. Dave takes a swat at it and declares ""Late Show"" a no-fly zone. Later, George Clarke is caught consuming glue.
  23. 23Michelle Pfeiffer, Bon Jovi10 Oct 2002America's fastest-growing whoop-tee-do, ""Stump the Band,"" has the CBS Orchestra so excited that Paul is doing his horrible Carnac impression again. Later, Michelle Pheiffer promotes ""White Oleander.""
  24. 24Johnny Knoxville, Ron White11 Oct 2002During CBS Mailbag, someone asks ""Who is the smartest person on the Late Show staff?"" Dave points out that Late Show Film Coordinator Rick ""Shecky"" Scheckman is very well-read. George Clarke interrupts to make his case, but Dave isn't buying it. Shortly afterwards, George picks up an armload of library books, then drops them from a window onto Shecky on the street. Shecky kicks the bucket.
  25. 25Debra Messing, Pink14 Oct 2002Dave shows a newspaper ad from Indy for the Dancers Showclub, instructing guests to take 12B off the ""Dave Letterman Expressway."" He thanks them by promoting the nudie club near the end of the show. Also, Pink sings ""Family Portrait.""
  26. 26Thandie Newton, Faith Hill15 Oct 2002Dave announces he's been named the 17th-most-powerful person in show business; Don Rickles' torso is the supposed mystery scan on the ""Late Show Celebrity X-Ray Challenge""; Faith Hill discusses her five-year-old daughter's love of Aerosmith.
  27. 27Rudolph Giuliani, Naomi Watts16 Oct 2002Dave walks around during the monologue; Sam Moore (of Sam & Dave fame) sits in; a giant rat flies over New York City; Naomi Watts promotes ‘The Ring.""
  28. 28Samuel L. Jackson, Santana & Michelle Branch17 Oct 2002According to Dave, scientists have discovered a massive black hole at the center of our Milky Way galaxy. Head carpenter Harold Larkin is good enough to open the side stage door so we can have a look. The black hole sucks Harold's pants off. Later, Alan professes his love for the Anaheim Angels' Rally Monkey.
  29. 29P. Diddy, Eddie Brill18 Oct 2002During CBS Mailbag, George Clarke receives a mint-flavored flu shot, and we learn where the blue index cards go after each show (the furnace). Later, Late Show warm-up comedian Eddie Brill does standup.
  30. 30Bonnie Hunt, Christina Aquilera28 Oct 2002Steph/Monty asks ""Survivor 5"" loser Robb Zbacnik two very interrogating questions: 1. ""How did you find the weather in Thailand?"" 2. ""Did you see or touch any monkeys?"" Also, Anaheim Angels pitcher Scott Spiezio presents the Top Ten via satellite, Bonnie Hunt surprises Dave by wearing glasses during her interview; Christina Aguilera sings ""Beautiful.""
  31. 31Salma Hayek, Tori Amos29 Oct 2002Intuitive Deborah Lynn ready for another dismal failure in ""Psychic Sandwich""; Dave looks at a Cooking Light magazine for some unexplained reason; Salma Hayek promotes ""Frida.""
  32. 32Warren Zevon30 Oct 2002It's a somber and bittersweet night as Dave brings out longtime friend Warren Zevon as his only guest. Zevon was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer, and the second half of the episode is just him performing. -- heystu
  33. 33Jerry Seinfeld, Foo Fighters31 Oct 2002Amongst this year's ""New Halloween Costumes:"" Dr. Phil, a ""Marlboro Grocery Check-Out order divider,"" and a trio of Saddam Hussein doubles. Plus, ten drill instructors present the Top Ten, Jerry Seinfeld comments on terrorism, and Foo Fighters perform ""All My Life.""
  34. 34Don Rickles, Jim Gaffigan1 Nov 2002During CBS Mailbag, George Clarke explains why breakfast is the most important meal of the day, while Dave has an exclusive interview with ""Lizzie Grubman"" (actually Gerard Mulligan). Later, Dave welcomes his old buddy Don Rickles.
  35. 35Stupid Human Tricks, Sean Hayes, Willie Nelson & Ryan Adams4 Nov 2002During ""Stupid Human Tricks,"" a couple from Chicago switches underwear with each other without taking off their clothes; former Mets manager Bobby Valentine presents the Top Ten; Sean Hayes of ""Will & Grace"" fame plugs the TV biopic ""Martin & Lewis.""
  36. 36Julianne Moore, Grant Paulsen, Blind Boys of Alabama6 Nov 2002Dave shows (bogus) footage of Bill Clinton accepting the nomination for a third term in office; Julianne Moore plugs ""Far From Heaven""; 14-year-old sports journalist Grant Paulson gives his two cents about current events.
  37. 37Kid Inventors, Tom Brokaw, The Wallflowers7 Nov 2002Dave accuses Indianapolis mayor Bart Peterson of letting the expressway thing go through, and then makes an ultimatum. Later, a ""Kid Inventor"" from Tampa demonstrates her ""Easy Fill Garbage Bag System.""
  38. 38Brittany Murphy, Al Lubel8 Nov 2002During Mailbag, James Jackson ""Biff"" Henderson ""answers"" a question about his name by standing around with the Hi-Ho girls; Dave points out that this his 1900th episode on CBS, give or take a special; legendary TV director and fashion model Hal Gurnee brings Paul his cape.
  39. 39Robin Williams, Emily Proctor11 Nov 2002Steph/Monty analyzes the recent election; Robin Williams promotes his ""Live on Broadway"" CD; ten astronauts present the Top Ten.
  40. 40Kelly Ripa, Emmitt Smith, Missy Elliott12 Nov 2002Dave apologizes to his Broadway neighbors for setting off fireworks the previous night; Dave points out that in Europe, the name of Eminem's new movie is ""12.875 Kilometer""; Missy Elliott performs ""Work It.""
  41. 41Barbara Walters, Joe Pantoliano13 Nov 2002Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits sits in; Joe Pantoliano plugs his new book; amongst the potential bestsellers coming out this Christmas: More Advice I Pulled Out of My Ass by Dr. Phil.
  42. 42Maggie Gyllenhaal, Pearl Jam14 Nov 2002During a timeline of a day in the life of Saddam Hussein, we learn that Iraqi People Weekly has named him ""Sexiest Man Alive"" for the tenth straight year. Also, Pat and Kenny read another Oprah transcript, this time with Kenny playing an overexcited Goldie Hawn.
  43. 43Al Gore, Pearl Jam15 Nov 2002CBS Mailbag: A viewer asks, ""How would New York City be different if you were mayor?"" We then go outside to where two police officers are cracking down on a parking violator. His punishment? He has to sit in the Late Show audience.
  44. 44Kevin James, matchbox 2018 Nov 2002The entire audience for tonight's show is from Schoharie, New York. In honor of his generosity, the street that goes to the local sewer plant has been renamed ""David Letterman Lane."" Also, ""Biff Henderson's America"" visits Schoharie, the mayor of the village presents the Top Ten, and matchbox twenty performs ""Disease.""
  45. 45Shania Twain, Cristiano da Matta19 Nov 2002Dave asks Harold Larkin if he watched the Lenoid Meteor Shower last night. He then opens the exit next to the stage, where, with the magic of green-screen, the moon explodes. Also, Shania Twain sings ""I'm Gonna Getcha Good!""
  46. 46Adam Sandler, Pussycat Dolls20 Nov 2002Adam Sandler expresses a desire to hang out with Dave. Also, the Pussycat Dolls burlesque troupe performs with special guest Carmen Electra.
  47. 47Ice Cube, Cast of Hairspray21 Nov 2002Dave points out that a doctor in England recently did an autopsy for a paying audience. Cut to George Clarke, in the boiler room, who by coincidence is also conducting an autopsy... on a chicken. George is unable to determine the cause of death, but the corpse sure is tasty!
  48. 48Harry Connick Jr., Larry Miller22 Nov 2002During Mailbag, a viewer asks if Biff ever takes off his headset. Dave spins the query by asking what he listens to on those things. Biff then removes the headset and puts it up to the boom microphone. We can hear the opening theme and intro of Jay Leno's show. Biff quickly adds, ""I only listen to the monologue.""
  49. 49Stupid Pet Tricks, Lisa Kudrow, Audioslave25 Nov 2002Lisa Kudrow promotes ""Analyze That"" while Audioslave brings the house down (almost literally) with a scorching rendition of ""Cochise.""
  50. 50George Clooney, Jack Hanna26 Nov 2002Production staff member Eddie Valk tries to answer the question, ""Can a Guy in a Turkey Suit Hail a Cab?"" Apparently not. Later, Steph/Monty grills George Clooney about his nude scene in the film ""Solaris.""
  51. 51Ray Romano, Jurassic 527 Nov 2002Dave rants about a false alarm on a New York City blizzard; amongst the potential bestselling gifts for Christmas is a futuristic clock that tells the time one hour in the future; Bill DeLace presents ""Top Ten Things You Don't Want to Hear in a Supermarket.""
  52. 52Amy Sedaris, The Strokes28 Nov 2002For Thanksgiving, Marv Albert sits at Dorothy's kitchen table, eagerly anticipating one of her world-famous pies. Also, The Strokes perform ""Someday.""
  53. 53Liza Minnelli, Jann Karam29 Nov 2002During Mailbag, Dave mentions that he's been a very good boy this year and that he wants a John Deere riding mower for Christmas. Also, comedian Jann Karam talks about her boyfriend.
  54. 54Jennifer Lopez, Sum 419 Dec 2002A giant rat knocks over the Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center; during ""Stephanie Birkett, Official Pollster,"" Dave's assistant asks a man on the street if Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is gay; Sum 41 performs ""Still Waiting.""
  55. 55Jason Alexander, Ryan Adams10 Dec 2002
  56. 56Nia Vardalos, Barry Sonnenfeld11 Dec 2002Throughout the night, Biff attempts to build an IKEA bookshelf in the theater lobby. Despite using only the Swedish instructions and claiming ""I can't build s***,"" the bookshelf is completed by the end of the show.
  57. 57Allison Janney, Martin Scorsese12 Dec 2002During ""KYCE,"" a cop attempts to punch Dave; Allison Janney plugs ""The Hours.""
  58. 58Natasha Richardson, Mike Birbiglia, David Gray13 Dec 2002Dave waxes philosophy: ""I believe there isn't a man, woman, or child who doesn't enjoy a lovely beverage."" Also, comedian Mike Birbiglia makes his network television debut.
  59. 59Catherine Zeta-Jones, Coldplay16 Dec 2002Dave repeatedly shows a ""60 Minutes"" clip showcasing Lesley Stahl's unique facial movements; as they do every year, Rupert, Joe G, Mujibur, and Sirajul decorate the Late Show Christmas Tree; Coldplay performs ""In My Place""; the giant meatball on the tree falls apart.
  60. 60Drew Barrymore, Rod Stewart17 Dec 2002Osama and his half-awake sidekick sing ""We Wish You a Merry Christmas."" Also, Dave ponders, ""How Many Guys In Santa Suits Can Fit Into a Coffee Shop?"" By the end of the show, there are 19 Santas with beards, 5 without facial hair, and one guy dressed up as Superman standing in the shop.
  61. 61Denzel Washington, Daniel Bouloud18 Dec 2002Greg Adams of The Tower of Power horn section sits in; Osama and his sidekick sing Christmas carols; Dave reads Daniel Boloud's cookbook.
  62. 62Tom Hanks, Phish19 Dec 2002George Clarke takes a bath in the ""Will It Float?"" tank; the sixteen stars of ""Survivor: Thailand"" present the Top Ten; Phish performs ""All of These Dreams.""
  63. 63Liv Tyler, Jay Thomas, Darlene Love20 Dec 2002Osama Bin Laden wishes Dave a merry christmas via video greeting card; Gerard Mulligan has something to say to Al Gore during ""CBS Mailbag;"" an annual tradition continues as Jay Thomas tries to knock the meatball of the Late Show Christmas Tree.
  64. 64Ashton Kutcher, Jason Kidd26 Dec 2002During ""Is This Anything?,"" a man swallows a neon light sword. Dave and Paul agree that this is something, but only because of the danger involved.
  65. 65Isabella Rossellini, Mort Sahl27 Dec 2002
  66. 66Michael Caine, George Foreman6 Jan 2003Dave shows a copy of George Foreman's new book, followed by a ""Michael Caine Grill""; Stephanie dances like her unnamed ex-boyfriend to the band playing Rod Stewart's ""Do You Think I'm Sexy?""; Michael Caine promotes The Quiet American.
  67. 67Richard Gere, Chris Elliott7 Jan 2003Dave discusses his experiences with shampooing over the years, and announces that earlier today he inadvertently conditioned before shampooing. Lo and behold, there's absolutely no difference! Also, Chris Elliott makes his twentieth-odd triumphant return to the Late Show.
  68. 68Merv Griffin, Interpol8 Jan 2003The shirtless father and son from that White Sox-Royals game in 2002 are elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame; Merv Griffin promotes his autobiography; Interpol performs ""PDA.""
  69. 69Renee Zellweger, Chuck Barris9 Jan 2003Ten members of the 82nd Airborne Division based in Afghanistan present the Top Ten. The soldier who presents #6 proposes to his girlfriend, who accepts via telephone. Also, today's ""Late Show Fun Fact"" reveals that Wink Martindale once beat a ""Tic-Tac-Dough"" contestant with his bare hands.
  70. 70Andy Richter, Rich Hall10 Jan 2003Mailbag: Dave shows an ad for the mother of all reality shows, ""Bachelorette Millionaire Boat Survivor Race Factor Idol."" He also tries to make sense out of ""Rael"" (Gerard), a Quebecois cult leader who supposedly cloned the first human earlier this week. After revealing the first cloned baby is really a dog, he rebounds with ""Rael's Pigskin Pick of the Week.""
  71. 71Jimmy Kimmel, Simon Baker13 Jan 2003Dave talks football, while Jimmy Kimmel promotes his upcoming talk show on ABC.
  72. 72Claire Danes, Bob Sarlatte14 Jan 2003Dave announces that today is the 3rd anniversary of his quintuple bypass, and upon mentioning this, Regis interrupts the jokes to give Dave a quick check-up. ""You're screwed,"" Regis proclaims. Throughout the night, Dave reflects on the bypass, claiming he ran five miles six weeks after the bypass. Near the end of the show, Dave tells former announcer Bob Sarlette that his cholesterol is a healthy 46.
  73. 73Sandra Bullock, Marv Albert15 Jan 2003Dave shows a bogus eulogy by the network commemorating yesterday's big anniversary; Sandra Bullock promotes Two Weeks Notice; Dave asks Biff to check the weather outside, and watches as several penguins waddle through Broadway.
  74. 74George Clooney, Soundtrack of Our Lives16 Jan 2003CBS won't stop airing their 30-second eulogy to the ""late, great"" Dave; Dave shows a promo for the upcoming Survivor: Jihad, then wishes a happy birthday to an audience member.
  75. 75Joan Rivers, Kathleen Edwards17 Jan 2003Mailbag: ""Who do you consider to be your best friend from the Late Show?"" Paul responds to this question by performing an original song dedicated to his best friend in the whole wide world, the man who changed his life for the better for the last twenty-one years, boom operator Al Norwood.
  76. 76Simon Cowell, Topher Grace, Vienna Teng20 Jan 2003Osama praises ""Kangaroo Jack"" for his contempt for the infidels; Steph/Monty reviews the aforementioned movie, then makes a daring Super Bowl prediction (Bucs by 26!); ""Dwight the Troubled Teen"" (an Asian woman) vividly expresses his hatred of Alan.
  77. 77Regis Philbin, John C. Reilly21 Jan 2003It's so cold outside, Alan's hair has turned a light shade of blue, but it turns out to be a Clairol® mishap. Also, Dave bids farewell to longtime comic foils Mujibur and Sirajul by giving them a Hoover Steamvac vacuum cleaner, and Regis talks football.
  78. 78Tina Fey, Jonathan Ames, Johnny Marr & The Healers22 Jan 2003Alan's hair has now turned green; Paul tries to spin a ball on a parasol like the lady who appeared in tonight's ""Is This Anything?"", but fails miserably; Tina Fey promotes the Saturday Night Live (Super Bowl) Halftime Special.
  79. 79Ellen DeGeneres, Zwan23 Jan 2003In a new, experimental segment, reporter Penny Crone contributes a ""Local News Update of the Night""; Dave admits that his friends are getting sick of ""Is This Anything?"", but he keeps on doing it anyway; Zwan performs ""Honestly.""
  80. 80Bonnie Hunt, John Witherspoon24 Jan 2003Mailbag: George Clarke has learned to speak Italian: ""Imgana cuccia nutsoff."" Also, fertile make-up maven Michele O'Callaghan provides a cape for Paul's Friday night breakdown.
  81. 81Show #1944Kate Hudson, Jack Hanna3 Feb 2003Dave congratulates Frank Comito upon the birth of his daughter; Biff reports from Super Bowl XXXVII; a capybara (a large rat) sits on Kate Hudson's head and eats a banana, with due thanks to Jack Hanna.
  82. 82Matthew McConaughey, John Gruden, The Roots4 Feb 2003
  83. 83Kelsey Grammer, Michael Tong, B.B. King and Shemeika Copeland5 Feb 2003Upon showing off a fake invitation to Colin Powell's address to the United Nations, Dave starts singing a Paul Anka song; Alan hits on the wife of Hans Blix, and then later learns that he has just been fired and replaced.
  84. 84Stupid Pet Tricks, Tom Brokaw, The Pretenders6 Feb 2003
  85. 85Brendan Fraser, Kids in The Hall, Bonnie Raitt, Keb' Mo, Kim Wilson7 Feb 2003During Mailbag, Dave shows a clip from the upcoming CBS drama ""CSI: Lancaster, PA""; the Kids in the Hall comedy troupe performs a skit about women's problems; Paul's Friday-night homage to James Brown is returned as the Godfather of Soul delivers his cape.
  86. 86Matthew Broderick, Tony Bennett & k.d. Lang10 Feb 2003Alan is dressed as Saddam Hussein, claiming he's just trying to do his part; throughout the night, show dogs from the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show walk around the theater; Pat Farmer drinks paint; at the end of the show, Kenny Sheehan sneaks in disguised as a beagle.
  87. 87Amy Brennamen, Nate Erwin, Vince Gill11 Feb 2003Throughout the night, Steph/Monty shops at 21 on 52nd Street.
  88. 88Queen Latifah, Colin Quinn, Lou Reed12 Feb 2003
  89. 89Kid Scientists, Kurt Russell13 Feb 2003Steph/Monty is dressed in a kimono for ""Know Your Current Events""; Dave mentions that Dr. Phil will be on Monday, and he plans to open up a serious can of whoop-ass; Homer Simpson (voiced by Dan Castellaneta) presents the Top Ten.
  90. 90Kate Winslet, Dennis Regan, Rufus Wainwright14 Feb 2003Dave talks to ""Michael Jackson"" (actually Gerard) during CBS Mailbag. Later, comedian Dennis Regan rants about marriage.
  91. 91Dr. Phil, Beck17 Feb 2003Throughout the night, Steph/Monty measures the accumulated snowfall on the roof of the theater; Daytona 500 champion Michael Waltrip presents the Top Ten; Dr. Phil makes his first-ever appearance on the Late Show, and it appears that he can take a joke; Beck performs ""Lost Cause.""
  92. 92Vince Vaughn, Sarah Vowel, Beck18 Feb 2003A guy whose flight from LaGuardia to Atlanta was delayed by snow sits in with the band; Mayor Bloomberg presents the Top Ten; Alan wants Dwight the Troubled Teen to shovel snow.
  93. 93Kevin Spacey, Reggie Miller19 Feb 2003Amongst the ""New Catalogs"": Crate & Barrel (with new barrel-sized crates), Starbucks Coffee by Mail, and something called ""International Monkey."" Also, Kevin Spacey does impressions of Elton John and Johnny Carson, while Alan threatens the sound engineer after a (supposed) gaffe on last night's show.
  94. 94Champion Turkey Callers, Marg Helgenberger, The Flaming Lips20 Feb 2003In honor of tonight's Turkey Calling Champions, Dave has a swig of Wild Turkey bourbon; ""Biff Henderson's America"" makes a stop in Palomar Mountain, California, where he stands out on a ledge yelling out names of 50's-era wrestlers for an echo; The Flaming Lips perform ""Do You Realize?""
  95. 95Jeff Daniels, Lynne Cox, Steven Wright21 Feb 2003Solomon Burke sits in; during Mailbag, Dave points out that a nudist-friendly Kinko's has opened nearby, while ""police chief"" Bill DeLace complains that Dave and Harold Larkin have run the bleeding-neck gag into the ground; Dave chats with Lynne Cox, who swam a mile to Antarctica in near-freezing water.
  96. 96Steve Martin, Foo Fighters24 Feb 2003Dave mentions that Paul and Alan were involved with last night's Grammy Awards; Rupert asks ""non-surviving Survivor"" Janet Koth if there was any hanky-panky in the Amazon (but of course); Steve Martin shows (bogus) clips of some of his less memorable appearances on the Late Show, including dangling a baby off a third-floor balcony.
  97. 97Stupid Human Tricks, Sharon Osborne, Norah Jones25 Feb 2003Dave mentions that he woke up this morning with a swollen eye, then hypothesizes that it's either an irritation, infection or inflammation; during ""Stupid Human Tricks,"" a man juggles and removes his shirt at the same time; Norah Jones is presented with a Grammy© made out of lunch meat.
  98. 98Bruce Willis, Dan Rather, Carmen Electra, Brian Kiley26 Feb 2003Dave's worsening eye infection puts him on the bench indefinitely, so scheduled guest Bruce Willis fills in for Daddy. Amongst tonight's highlights: Bruno and George Clarke duct tape plastic sheets on the backdrop; the ""Lean Mean EZ CD Opening Machine"" (a sledge hammer) is demonstrated; Paul interviews Bruce, then Bruce sits in with the band on harmonica; John Mayer performs ""Why Georgia.""
  99. 99John McEnroe, Tom Arnold, Eric Ripert, Todd Barry, Jason Mras27 Feb 2003Tennis great John McEnroe fills in for Dave, whose condition has not improved; Fred Schnieder of The B-52's fills in for Paul, whom, according to Bones Malone, has an appointment with Dr. Phil; John and Tom Arnold help Eric Ripert make Black Pepper and Cognac Shrimp.
  100. 100Regis Philbin, Charles Grodin, Susan Lucci, Greg Giraldo, Kathleen Edwards28 Feb 2003Regis fills in for Dave, who has now been diagnosed with shingles; Greg Giraldo does stand-up; Kathleen Edwards sings ""Hockey Skates.""
  101. 101Whoopi Goldberg, Jessica Lange, Dave Chappelle, Andy Vistola, Ben Harper10 Mar 2003Whoopi Goldberg (a former talk-show host in her own right) is the latest to fill in for Dave during his extended bout with shingles. She starts the monologue by announcing that ""tonight's show is in color,"" and then points out that the CBS Orchestra was once again the house band of last weekend's Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Also, comedian Andy Vastola makes his network television debut.
  102. 102Vince Vaughn, Rosie Perez, Geri Halliwell, Dwayne Kennedy, Paul Simon11 Mar 2003Guest host Vince Vaughn charms the audience and hits on Rosie Perez.
  103. 103Elvis Costello, Kim Cattrell, Eddie Izzard, Mitch Hedberg12 Mar 2003
  104. 104Will Ferrell, Chris Rock, Crispin Glover, Jake Johannsen, American Hi-Fi13 Mar 2003Will Ferrell joins fellow ""Old School"" star Vince Vaughn as a guest host on Letterman. In his monolouge, Will does his famous George W. Bush impression and serenades the absent host with his version of Kenny Rogers' ""Lady."" Later on, the up and coming rock band The American Hi-Fi performs their hit ""The Art of Losing.""
  105. 105Megan Mullally, Molly Shannon, Isaac Mizrahi, Bonnie McFarlane14 Mar 2003Will & Grace star Megan Mullally shows a clip of her tripping as she walked onstage to accept an award at last Sunday's Screen Actors Guild awards. Later, she sings a blues number called ""Guilty.""
  106. 106Brad Garrett, Cuba Gooding Jr., Julie Bowen, Reggie McFadden, Lyle Lovett17 Mar 2003Brad Garrett of Everybody Loves Raymond fame does a very Letterman-esque, one-liner heavy monologue, then mentions a recent medical mishap where his testes broke his fall. Also, Lyle Lovett sings ""Straighten Up and Fly Right.""
  107. 107Tom Dreesen, Kiefer Sutherland, Frank Gershin, Suzanne Westenhoefer, The Music18 Mar 2003Chicago-born comedian (and old friend of Dave's) Tom Dreseen becomes the latest fill-in host for Dave. He mentions that a fan outside the theater mistook him for Regis, then goes a spiel about his daughter's love of hip-hop. Also, lesbian comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer performs.
  108. 108Bonnie Hunt, Carson Daley, Eddie Griffin, Ron Beth-Israel, Fabolous19 Mar 2003
  109. 109Paul Schaffer, Bob Dole, Connie Nielsen, Jeff Foxworthy, Cat Power24 Mar 2003Paul fills in for Dave, lamenting in song about the big shoes he has to fill; Mike Smith of the Dave Clark Five fills in for Paul, who later sings the band's hit ""Because""; indie rocker Cat Power makes her network television debut, and is so camera-shy she can't seem to eye contact with the audience.
  110. 110Bill Cosby, Andrew Firestone, Clark Tery, Sofia Vergara, The DA25 Mar 2003In a bizarre running gag, Bill Cosby pretends to be so senile that a substitute cue-card boy introduces all of tonight's guests; Hilton Ruiz, Spaceman Paterson, Steve Berrios, and Andy Gonzales all sit in lieu of a temporary depleted band tonight (only Paul, Sid and Bruce bothered to show up); Sofia Vergara promotes Chasing Papi; the D4 performs ""Get Loose.""
  111. 111Luke Wilson, Kelly Preston, Taye Diggs, Hilary Burton, Seether26 Mar 2003Luke Wilson brings up a story about how he told his Old School co-stars Will Ferrell and Vince Vaughn he was hosting the Late Show. He was surprised by how unimpressed they were, as they also filled in for Dave. Later in the show, Seether performs ""Driven Under.""
  112. 112Billy Crystal, Michael Barimo31 Mar 2003Dave returns from a month-long hiatus and makes fun of his health problems. He also shows an old ""Tonight Show"" clip as a tribute to the late, great George Miller.
  113. 113Colin Farrell, Rosanne Cash1 Apr 2003""I have to be here tonight,"" Dave utters in the monologue, ""I'm out of sick days."" An ""Incredible Dog Challenge"" sponsored by Purina Dog Chow has been postponed by the weather, but that doesn't stop George Clarke from welding a metal garbage can.
  114. 114Helen Hunt, Jeremy Suarez, Cory Branan2 Apr 2003Dave shows footage of Donald Rumsfeld unintentionally flipping the bird at a press conference, and later he chats with adolescent ""Bernie Mac Show"" star Jeremy Suarez.
  115. 115High-Jumping Dogs, Vin Diesel, Bo Diddley3 Apr 2003After admitting that his medicine is making him bloated, Dave loosens his belt for all the world to see; during Biff's annual visit to Yankees Spring Training, he and Hideki Matsui recreate Abbott & Costello's ""Who's On First?"" routine; ten members of an Air Force base in Alaska present the Top Ten; Bo Diddley and the Debby Hastings Band performs ""Who Do You Love.""
  116. 116Hilary Swank, Jimmie Walker4 Apr 2003Mailbag: ""Does Alan Kalter really have a twin?"" Dave points out that he does have a brother named Rick, but Alan interrupts with a chin rub. Apparently, Big Red recently discovered he has a twin sister, Denise. After catching up on lost time at a local restaurant, Alan and Denise go to his place and make out.
  117. 117Adam Sandler, The Folksmen8 Apr 2003Dave shows a clip of Les Moonves on last night's episode of The Practice; Dave warns Steph/Monty to not ask the monkey question, but she does anyway; The Folksmen (stars of the film ""A Mighty Wind"") perform ""Old Joe's Place.""
  118. 118Lisa Marie Presley, Jamie Kennedy9 Apr 2003Dave and Paul wonder openly what to ask Lisa Marie Presley, who is on the show tonight to promote her first solo album. Later in the show, she sings ""Lights Out.""
  119. 119Jane Krakowski, Jim Boeheim, Pete Yorn14 Apr 2003Dave reminds us that his 56th birthday was on Saturday, but he claims it was really his 34th and CBS aged him; Dave tells a funny story about George Miller's memorial service; ""Hootie Johnson"" presents Dave with a green Masters jacket.
  120. 120Tom Brokaw, Tom Russell & Nanci Griffith15 Apr 2003Dave announces that the Late Show (and not CNN) has the legal rights to a screen caption that reads ""Showdown: Syria""; Tony Mendez gets scolded by Daddy for abbreviating ""Dr. Phil's Words of Wisdom"" to ""Dr. Phil's Words of W"" on a cue-card; a woman who lost her luggage at JFK Airport participates in the new Hello Deli game ""What's Your Problem?"" (and she loses).
  121. 121Michael Douglas, Todd Rundgren16 Apr 2003Dave shows footage of chaos on the streets of Baghdad that bears that striking resemblance to West Side Story; a man balancing a burning bowling ball participates in ""Is This Anything?""; Todd Rundgren performs ""Hello, It's Me"" (a song he would perform on the show again later that year).
  122. 122Anthony LaPaglia, Brian Regan, The Exies17 Apr 2003Dave congratulates cameraman Dave Dorsett on fifty years in the biz; during Mailbag, a viewer asks why Dave doesn't throw stuff off the roof anymore, resulting in a flashback where Paul and his office supplies are thrown onto 53rd Street; The Exies perform ""My Goddess.""
  123. 123Ashton Kutcher, Jack Hanna28 Apr 2003Due to today's weather, Dave raises the temperature inside the theater from 53 to 57 degrees; Dave comments on the Iraqi playing cards, then points out that Mickey Rooney is the 8 of diamonds; Jack Hanna brings two emus and an oryx (an African antelope) onstage.
  124. 124Ellen DeGeneres, John Malkovich29 Apr 2003Sam Moore sits in again; Carmen Rasmussen of ""American Idol"" presents the Top Ten; John Malkovich promotes his new clothing line.
  125. 125Charlize Theron, Sue Johanson, Minus 5 with Wilco30 Apr 2003An Iraqi Republican guard that bears more than a passing resemblance to a dazed Calvert walks by Dave right after the monologue; Dave attempts to make ""Wash it, gas it, give me the keys"" his new catchphrase; Lily Chin (the world's fastest crocheter) makes Dave half of a sweater; The Minus 5 and Wilco join together to perform ""The Town That Lost Its Groove Supply.""
  126. 126Bernie Mac, Amanda Peet1 May 2003Mailbag: ""Whatever happened to the bear that mauled Alan Kalter?"" According to VH1's Where Are They Now?, the bear was fired for stealing a monitor in 1999, but he rebounded and now works in middle management for Oglivy & Mather. Dave invites the bear in to take a bow, and he runs over towards Alan in a frightening pose, then backs off and walks offstage. Also, Pulitzer Prize winner Robert A. Caro presents the Top Ten.
  127. 127Halle Berry, Don Rickles2 May 2003Dave has Kentucky Derby announcer Dave Johnson on the phone so he can hear him say, ""…and down the stretch they come!""; the latest ""Rejected FDA Items"" include baloney playing cards; Don Rickles does stand-up.
  128. 128Kelly Rippa, Good Charlotte5 May 2003Prompted by an audience member's request the week before, Pat, Steph/Monty, and a new employee throw stuff off the roof throughout the show for the first time since 1998; Dave meets Christy Smith, the first disabled contestant to appear on ""Survivor"" (she's hearing-impaired).
  129. 129Stupid Human Tricks, Hugh Jackson, Kelly Clarkson6 May 2003Dave shows off his regular coffee mug, then a mug given to him by Dr. Phil that's almost twice that size, then the new, even larger Late Show mug; during ""Stupid Human Tricks,"" a man puts pennies up his nose with his tongue; Kelly Clarkson sings ""Miss Independent.""
  130. 130David Hyde Pierce, Rube Goldberg Contest Winners, Ziggy Marley7 May 2003A staffer dressed as Nightcrawler from the ""X-Men"" movies tries to hail a cab, but ends up on a rickshaw; Joe Lieberman presents the Top Ten; Ziggy Marley performs ""True to Myself.""
  131. 131Megan Mullally, Marilyn Manson8 May 2003During Mailbag, Biff answers yet another question about his headset by unsuccessfully attempting to seduce the author of the letter; ten celebrity moms (including Dorothy) present the Top Ten; Marilyn Manson discusses painting with watercolors and later hangs out in the green room with the mothers.
  132. 132Albert Brooks, Jeffery Ross, The Libertines9 May 2003Dave shows a CBS promo for ""Saddam Week""; a box of fish sticks and a bottle of perfume are subjected to a rare ""Will It Float?"" doubleheader; Albert Brooks promotes Finding Nemo and pretends to complain about his woes.
  133. 133Stupid Pet Tricks, Kevin James, Jenna Morasca12 May 2003A high school senior in Jersey decides on his prom tuxedo, and ends up choosing a powder blue leisure suit; during ""Stupid Pet Tricks,"" a pink poodle sorts out blocks of different shapes; Survivor: Amazon winner Jenna Morasca is interrogated on all fronts, with burning questions from Dave, Paul, Rupert, and Monty.
  134. 134David Williams & Ronald Young, Jada Pinkett Smith, The Jayhawks13 May 2003Dave reads the new disclaimer on the New York Times (""Not all articles are factual""); Chief Warrant Officers David Williams and Ronald Young, Jr. tell their incredible story of survival as Iraqi POWs; Jada Pinkett Smith promotes The Matrix Reloaded.
  135. 135Sean Hayes, Eric Ripert, Avril Lavigne14 May 2003Biff walks the streets of New York City looking for celebrities, or, for that matter, celebrity lookalikes; during a cooking segment with Eric Ripert, Dave slings back a bottle of Jack Daniels; Avril Lavigne performs ""Losing Grip.""
  136. 136Rene Zellweger, Jack Johnson15 May 2003Dave hypes some of the new shows that will be appearing on the networks this fall; Rupert Jee lets off a little steam on ""CBS Mailbag;"" Jack Johnson performs ""The Horizon Has Been Defeated.""
  137. 137John Goodman, D.H. Hughley, NAS with Alicia Keys16 May 2003John Goodman discusses his ""promotion"" to President on The West Wing; Johnny Knoxville delivers Paul's cape; Nas and Alicia Keys perform ""Warrior Song.""
  138. 138Mark Wahlberg, Jesse James, the Sounds19 May 2003Dave does the ""Charts and Graphs"" segment for the first time in over a year; Mark Wahlberg talks about his girlfriend, unborn child, and new house; The Sounds perform ""Seven Days a Week.""
  139. 139Jim Carrey, Chevelle20 May 2003After Dave makes a joke about CBS' recent miniseries about Adolf Hitler, Paul and the band plays ""Danke Schoen;"" a woman is given the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to call, and then hang up on Regis; Alan has a few words to say about ""American Idol;"" Jim Carrey shows off his idea for a reality show; Chevelle performs ""Send The Pain Below.""
  140. 140Regis Philbin, 3 Doors Down21 May 2003Dave shows off the latest oversized Late Show mug; Regis admits his contempt for last night's comedy bit at Hello Deli; 3 Doors Down performs ""The Road I'm On.""
  141. 141Antonio Banderas, Heidi Klum, Liam Lynch22 May 2003Dave announces that the unwieldy-huge Late Show mug that debuted last night is available for parties, and Dave attempts to sip some coffee out of it; Liam Lynch performs his novelty hit ""United States of Whatever.""
  142. 142Peter Krause, Jim Gaffigan, Widespread Panic23 May 2003Throughout the night, Biff assembles a Weber Grill in the lobby; half the audience is comprised of sailors; Kareem Abdul-Jabbar delivers Paul's cape.
  143. 143Adrien Brody, Gil de Ferran, John Mellencamp2 Jun 2003In honor of a recent Team Rahal victory, Dave makes car noises; Steph/Monty discusses last weekend's Indianapolis 500 via telephone; ""What's on the Barbeque"" finds Biff trying to guess what type of meat is being cooked on the grill built last week on the show; Dave tries to persuade tonight's guests to also make engine noises.
  144. 144Alec Baldwin, Tom Dreesen3 Jun 2003Tisziji Munoz (a mentor of Paul's) sits in on guitar; Rupert and a Long Island girl play ""Stop the Slicer""; Alan introduces a video montage of what are intended to be various celebrities, but Dave criticizes him and Alan starts sobbing; Alec Baldwin tells an amusing story about his hypochondria.
  145. 145Seth Green, Amy Sedaris, Lucinda Williams4 Jun 2003Dave mentions that Tom Arnold will be filling in for him Friday night; staffer Eddie Valk participates in ""Can a Guy in a Horse Suit Get into FlashDancers?"" After successfully enter the nudie bar, Eddie then attempts to hail a taxi but ends up annoying passerby.
  146. 146Barbara Walters, Tanya Streeter5 Jun 2003Dave and Paul discuss skin diving; Dave makes the new Hillary Clinton memoirs the butt of several jokes; Seth Green promotes The Italian Job.
  147. 147Tom Arnold, Darrell Hammond, Karolina Kurkova, Eddie Brill, Train6 Jun 2003Tom Arnold fills in for Dave as he takes yet another night off. Later on, Tom welcomes longtime ""SNL"" cast member Darrell Hammond and rock group Train.
  148. 148Juliette Binoche, Joe Queenan, Blur9 Jun 2003Dave talks about a weekend onion-slicing accident involving his pinky, which results in a medical procedure live on stage.
  149. 149Bruce Willis, Chris Moneymaker10 Jun 2003Dave and Paul play ""Millionaire or Kenny?"" Later, Barbara Gaines (making a rare on-camera appearance) receives a surprise birthday cake; Bruce Willis shows off his new hairdo.
  150. 150Lauren Graham, Marv Albert, Bright Eyes11 Jun 2003Lauren Graham talks about her recent real estate acquisition; Marv Albert shows some of his favorite bloopers.
  151. 151Harrison Ford, Annie Lennox12 Jun 2003On ""CBS Mailbag,"" Alan Kalter is beaten up by leprechauns, plus Dave welcomes Harrison Ford, which gives him the chance to rehash a favorite line: ""I bought my first car at ""Harrison Ford!""
  152. 152Tom Green, Jolene Blalock, Scott Stevens, Isaac Britty, Damien Rice13 Jun 2003Host Tom Green (an Ottawa Senators fan) gets body-checked by Scott Stevens of the rival New Jersey Devils. Also, comedian Isaac Witty and singer-songwriter Damien Rice make their respective network television debuts.
  153. 153Hilary Clinton, Emmylou Harris16 Jun 2003Dave celebrates an important milestone; Biff Henderson goes to a senior prom in New Jersey; Dave chats with Hillary Clinton.
  154. 154Rob Reiner, Paul Teutul Sr. & Jr., The New Pornographers17 Jun 2003Rupert and Dave play ""Name That Baldwin""; Rob Reiner brags about his recent weight loss; Paul Teutel and Paul Teutel Jr. of the cable reality show American Chopper demonstrate their knack for building motorcycles.
  155. 155Johnny Depp, Christine Todd Whitman, B.B. King18 Jun 2003B.B. King sits in with the band; Biff teaches Dave how to ride a Segway; ""Dr. William Gammons"" gives the audience advice on monkeypox.
  156. 156Sarah Jessica Parker, The Dead19 Jun 2003
  157. 157Kelsey Grammer, Treat Williams, James Earl Jones, Jamie Lynn-Sigler, Kathleen Madigan, Jesse Malin20 Jun 2003Kelsey Grammer (aka Frasier Crane) talks about his 20-month-old daughter, then chats with fellow deep-voiced thespian James Earl Jones.
  158. 158Demi Moore, Verbana23 Jun 2003Demi Moore promotes her new movie ""Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle,"" her first major studio movie in six years. Later, Dave welcomes singer-songwriter Michelle Branch.
  159. 159Drew Barrymore, Simon Cowell24 Jun 2003Drew Barrymore promotes her new movie; Simon Cowell of ""American Idol"" fame talks about his new reality show ""Cupid.""
  160. 160Lucy Liu, Avigayil Wardein, Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds25 Jun 2003During ""Who Asked For It?,"" Alan uses CPR as an excuse to make out with an audience member; Dave makes his first PA announcement in almost four years, telling the crowd outside the theater that they're about to be hosed with ""Mountain Dew"" (water); Dave chats with a six-year-old girl from Florida who ran a controversial lemonade stand.
  161. 161Piedmont Bird Callers, Luke Wilson, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs26 Jun 2003Dave talks about his recent trip to the dentist. Later, Stephanie ""Monty"" Birkett dresses up as a princess for ""CBS Mailbag.""
  162. 162Jimmy Fallon, Kristanna Loken, Dax, Chloe Sevigny, Bill Scheft, Rufus Wainwright27 Jun 2003Jimmy Fallon of ""SNL"" fame sings an original composition about December-May relationships. Later, he chats with Chloe Sevigny and ""Late Show"" writer Bill Scheft.
  163. 163Lisa Marie Presley, Ryan Pinkston14 Jul 2003Dave half-jokingly announces his candidacy for Ohio's seat in the US Senate, then flirts with Lisa Marie Presley.
  164. 164Allison Janney, Nigella Lawson, Howard Tate15 Jul 2003George Clarke and Dave play ""Would You Like To Ride In Our Freight Elevator?"" Later, Dave welcomes an elderly (if not faithful) fan who made it to the audience after watching the show every night for 15 years.
  165. 165Barry Zito, Mandy Moore, Grandaddy16 Jul 2003Cy Young Award-winning pitcher Barry Zito stands on the roof of the Broadway Theater, throwing baseballs at the Ed Sullivan Theater windows. Later, Grandaddy performs ""Now It's On.""
  166. 166Ari Fleischer, Beyonce Knowles17 Jul 2003Steph/Monty dresses up as a cowgirl for CBS Mailbag; Ari Fleishcher talks about his 2 1/2 years as Dubya's press secretary; Beyonce sings her smash hit ""Crazy In Love.""
  167. 167Jeff Bridges, Alan Harvey, Joseph Arthur18 Jul 2003Dave ventures into the audience for yet another round of ""Know Your Current Events;"" Jeff Bridges promotes the movie ""Seabiscuit.""
  168. 168Aron Ralston, Tobey Maguire21 Jul 2003Dave chats with Aron Ralston, the mountain climber who had to amputate his own arm following a climbing accident.
  169. 169National Hollerin' Champions, Kristin Davis, Jane's Addiction22 Jul 2003In honor of one of this summer's biggest blockbusters, Dave plays ""How Many Guys In Pirate Costumes Can Fit Into a Sandwich Shop?"" Later, Jane's Addiction performs ""Just Because.""
  170. 170Joaquin Phoenix, Blues Traveler23 Jul 2003Following last night's performance by Jane's Addiction, ""Mr. S"" (Paul) hires backup dancers for the CBS Orchestra; Osama offers condolences to Saddam; Ten baseball greats present a special Top Ten about the perks of being in the Hall of Fame.
  171. 171Sylvester Stallone, Ben Curtis24 Jul 2003Stephanie, dressed as a jockey, counts off the letters for ""CBS Mailbag."" (Her horse has its own way of signifying ""number two."") Later, British Open champion Ben Curtis shoots golf balls off the roof of the theater.
  172. 172Denis Leary, Queens of the Stone Age25 Jul 2003Dave wants to know if the 500 feet of co-axial cable being used in tonight's ""Will It Float?"" is coiled or not. When he finds out that it is coiled, he demands it to be uncoiled. Later, Queens of the Stone Age perform their hit ""Go With The Flow.""
  173. 173Jesse Grabow, Jason Biggs, Robert C. Nichol28 Jul 2003Dave meets a six-year-old bowling phenom; Jason Biggs promotes the movie ""American Wedding.""
  174. 174Eugene Levy, Eels29 Jul 2003Pete Fatovich serenades Dave on the accordion; Rupert goes water skiing; Eugene Levy and Paul look back on their long friendship.
  175. 175Seann William Scott, Jonathan Ames, Fountains of Wayne30 Jul 2003As a tribute to George Miller, Dave repeatedly uses his favorite catch phrase, ""In my pants!"" Meanwhile, a commercial that Dave taped reveals that California governor Gray Davis once beat a man to death with a crowbar in a convinence store.
  176. 176Melanie Griffith, Pamela Reed31 Jul 2003Dave thinks somebody is ""monkeying"" with his chair; Stephanie dresses up as a mountie; Alan debuts his new show ""You're Busted!"" during CBS Mailbag.
  177. 177Naomi Watts, Jeff Stilson, O.A.R.1 Aug 2003A man on fire rushes upon the stage, and Dave struggles to put out the flames. Later, Naomi Watts talks about her dog, which she has named Bob.
  178. 178Kate Hudson, Cast of Camp4 Aug 2003A barbershop quartet interrupts Dave during the monologue; Biff plays DH for the Brockton Rox baseball team; Alan has a special message for Liza Minelli.
  179. 179Colin Farrell, Robert Randolph & The Family Band5 Aug 2003Rupert and George Clarke square off to see who can eat the most raw oysters. Later, Colin Farrell promotes the movie ""S.W.A.T.""
  180. 180Samuel L. Jackson, Rick Reilly, Pharrell with Clipse6 Aug 2003Dave and Paul play ""Referee or Foot Locker Employee?""; Sports Illustrated writer Rick Reilly talks about a lifetime of experiences as a celebrity golf caddy.
  181. 181Brittany Murphy, Carey Hart, Dashboard Confessional7 Aug 2003Motocross ""badass"" Carey Hart does a few stunts on 53rd St.; Stephanie dons a Little Bo Peep get-up for ""CBS Mailbag;"" ""Arnold Schwarzenegger"" (Gerard) drops by; Brittany Murphy promotes ""Uptown Girls"" (and gets in a few good-natured rips on former beau Ashton Kutcher); Dashboard Confessional sings.
  182. 182David Duchovny, Brett Butler, The New Amsterdams8 Aug 2003A pair of buglers interrupt the monologue; David Duchovny talks about how he is unintentionally scaring his daughter; The New Amsterdams perform ""Spoils of the Spoiled.""
  183. 183Chris Rock, The Star Spangles25 Aug 2003""Grinder Girl"" Kiva Kahl fills in tonight for the Late Show Dancers; Chris Rock talks about his upcoming gig as host of the MTV Video Music Awards; The Star Spangles perform.
  184. 184Bill Murray, Pete Sampras26 Aug 2003Rupert selects a contestant for ""Stop The Slicer;"" Bill Murrays shows off his look and plugs ""Lost In Translation;"" Pete Sampras discusses his recent retirement.
  185. 185David Spade, Bob Sarlatte, Maroon 527 Aug 2003Venus and Serena Williams present a special Top Ten list. Later, David Spade promotes ""Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star.""
  186. 186Tony Hawk, John McEnroe, Rooney28 Aug 2003During CBS Mailbag, Stephanie dons a kilt, while it is revealed that George Clarke resorted to cannibalism during the big blackout two weeks ago. Later, Rooney performs ""I'm Trying.""
  187. 187Bonnie Hunt, Don Gavin29 Aug 2003