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Late Show with David Letterman

Season 9

2001 · 208 episodes

Episodes

  1. 1Will Ferrell, Tom Dreesen20 Aug 2001Dave 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.
  2. 2Bob Newhart, Maxwell21 Aug 2001
  3. 3National Hollerin' Champions, Julia Stiles, Habib Koite & Bamada22 Aug 2001
  4. 4Brooke Shields, John McEnroe, Joe Henry23 Aug 2001
  5. 5Eric Kraff, Goran Ivanisevic24 Aug 2001
  6. 6Connie Chung27 Aug 2001Dave 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."
  7. 7Jason Biggs, Daniel Tosh, Etta James28 Aug 2001
  8. 8Charles Grodin, Michael Franti & Spearhead29 Aug 2001
  9. 9Sarah Jessica Parker, John Witherspoon30 Aug 2001Mayor Guiliani interrupts Dave's monologue; Sarah Jessica Parker promotes "Sex & the City."
  10. 10Helen Fielding, Al Lubel31 Aug 2001
  11. 11Tom Arnold, Brandi Chastain, Ralph Stanley & The Whites3 Sept 2001
  12. 12David Schwimmer, Bjork4 Sept 2001
  13. 13Carson Daly, US Marine Corps5 Sept 2001
  14. 14Tim Robbins, Amy Sedaris, Jimmy Eat World6 Sept 2001
  15. 15Eugene Levy, Rich Hall7 Sept 2001
  16. 16Dan Rather, Regis Philbin17 Sept 2001In the first show following the terrorist destruction of the World Trade Center, Dave welcomes CBS anchorman Dan Rather and Regis Philbin.
  17. 17Bryant Gumbel, Denis Leary, Tori Amos18 Sept 2001
  18. 18Matthew Broderick, John Miller, Odetta & The Boys Choir of Harlem19 Sept 2001
  19. 19Walter Cronkite, Will Ferrell, Jewel20 Sept 2001
  20. 20Merideth Viera, Stephen Ambrose, Sheryl Crow, Emmylou Harris, and Gillian Welch21 Sept 2001
  21. 21Rudolph Giuliani, Katie Harmon24 Sept 2001Dave welcomes national hero Rudy Guiliani to the show for the first time since the WTC disaster.
  22. 22Marcia Gay Harden, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Pete Yorn25 Sept 2001
  23. 23Thomas Von Essen, Ben Stiller, Tenacious D26 Sept 2001
  24. 24Hillary Clinton, Cast of '42nd Street'27 Sept 2001
  25. 25Jason Alexander, Don Zimmer, Wyclef Jean28 Sept 2001
  26. 26Elton John, Steve Zahn1 Oct 2001
  27. 27Kate Beckinsale, Chris Kattan, Sarah Harmer2 Oct 2001
  28. 28John Cusack, Grant Paulsen, Joe Strummer3 Oct 2001During "What's the Deal With Old Guys and Enormous Glasses?" Dave wears a 70's-era pair of specs; John Cusack promotes Serendipity.
  29. 29Owen Wilson, Lisa Ling, Ryan Adams4 Oct 2001Paul composes a song about people that look like Burt Reynolds; Owen Wilson plugs Zoolander.
  30. 30Joshua Jackson, Tiki Barber, Emo Phillips5 Oct 2001Alan 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.
  31. 31Farrah Fawcett, Tina Fey, Garbage8 Oct 2001
  32. 32Tom Cavanagh, Steve Hartman, Leona Naess9 Oct 2001
  33. 33Nathan Lane, Cokie Roberts10 Oct 2001
  34. 34Bruce Willis, Cody Arens, Alicia Keys11 Oct 2001Out 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.
  35. 35Rose McGowen, Sarah Vowell, Jim Gaffigan12 Oct 2001
  36. 36Steve Kroft, Bruce McCall, John Mellencamp15 Oct 2001
  37. 37Jack Hannah, Justin Long, Daniel Rodriguez16 Oct 2001
  38. 38Ethan Hawke, Judith Miller, Quincy Jones17 Oct 2001
  39. 39John McCain, Brittany Murphy, Macy Gray18 Oct 2001
  40. 40Kevin Kline, Richard Holbrooke, Caroline Rhea19 Oct 2001
  41. 41David Hyde Pierce, U229 Oct 2001
  42. 42David Spade, Marv Albert, Laurie Anderson30 Oct 2001
  43. 43Kevin Spacey, Amy Sedaris31 Oct 2001
  44. 44Tom Brokaw, Gene Catron1 Nov 2001
  45. 45John Travolta, Harland Williams2 Nov 2001
  46. 46Jack Black, Tony Bennett5 Nov 2001
  47. 47Billy Crystal, Britney Spears6 Nov 2001
  48. 48Marge Helgenberger, Gil de Ferran, Lyle Lovett7 Nov 2001
  49. 49Stupid Pet Tricks, Vince Vaughn, Faith Evans8 Nov 2001
  50. 50Richard Dreyfus, Brett Butler9 Nov 2001
  51. 51Martin Lawrence, Natalie Merchant12 Nov 2001
  52. 52Barbara Walters, David Radcliffe, Natalie Merchant13 Nov 2001
  53. 53Harry Connick Jr., Bernie Mac14 Nov 2001
  54. 54Steve Martin, Earl Scruggs15 Nov 2001
  55. 55Richard Harris, George Carlin16 Nov 2001
  56. 56Kevin James, Deion Sanders19 Nov 2001
  57. 57Julia Roberts, Shelby Lynne20 Nov 2001
  58. 58Jenna Elfman, Kid Rock21 Nov 2001
  59. 59David Sedaris, Five for Fighting22 Nov 2001
  60. 60Ray Romano, Mitch Hedberg23 Nov 2001
  61. 61Kelly Ripa, Mort Sahl26 Nov 2001
  62. 62George Clooney, Martha Stewart27 Nov 2001
  63. 63Noah Wyle, George Miller, Carole King28 Nov 2001
  64. 64Julia Stiles, Jeff Gordon29 Nov 2001
  65. 65Jada Pinkett Smith, Thomas Friedman30 Nov 2001
  66. 66Ellen DeGeneres, Dave Gorman, Kelly Goldsmith10 Dec 2001
  67. 67Mariah Carey, Elijah Wood, Stereophonics11 Dec 2001
  68. 68Andy Garcia, Chris Matthews12 Dec 2001
  69. 69Kid Scientists, Liv Tyler, Cake13 Dec 2001
  70. 70Michelle Pfeiffer, Dennis Regan14 Dec 2001
  71. 71Meg Ryan, Diana Krall17 Dec 2001
  72. 72Kevin Spacey, Jerome Bettis, Jane Monheit18 Dec 2001
  73. 73Jamie Foxx, Rhys Ifans, Darlene Love19 Dec 2001
  74. 74Marisa Tomei, Lenny Kravitz20 Dec 2001
  75. 75Peter Jennings, Tom Ryan21 Dec 2001
  76. 76Ian McKellan, Phil Simms26 Dec 2001
  77. 77Rudolph Giuliani, P.O.D.27 Dec 2001
  78. 78Lauren Graham, Eddie Brill28 Dec 2001
  79. 79Gwyneth Paltrow, Starsailor7 Jan 2002
  80. 80Cate Blanchett, Timothy Treadwell8 Jan 2002
  81. 81Jennifer Connelly, Colin Soloway9 Jan 2002What'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.
  82. 82Jack Black, Foo Fighters10 Jan 2002
  83. 83Tom Cruise, Tom Papa11 Jan 2002
  84. 84Ethan Zohn, Josh Hartnett, Remy Zero14 Jan 2002
  85. 85Cuba Gooding Jr., Jewel15 Jan 2002
  86. 86David Brenner, Howie Long, Jewel16 Jan 2002
  87. 87Cynthia Nixon, Mario Andretti, Willie Nelson & Rob Thomas17 Jan 2002
  88. 88Darrell Hammond, Elayne Boosler, Willie Nelson & Lyle Lovett18 Jan 2002
  89. 89Jimmy Kimmell, Julie Bowen, Cracker28 Jan 2002
  90. 90Bruce Willis, Ivan Neville29 Jan 2002
  91. 91Tim Russert, Jason Schwartzman30 Jan 2002
  92. 92Merv Griffin, Phantom Planet31 Jan 2002
  93. 93Regis Philbin, Steven Wright1 Feb 2002
  94. 94LL Cool J, John McEnroe4 Feb 2002
  95. 95Amy Brenneman, Martin Rees, Shakira5 Feb 2002Disgraced Enron CEO "Kenneth Lay" sits in with the band, and is later seen shredding songsheets.
  96. 96Adam Vinatieri, Chris Matthews6 Feb 2002
  97. 97Mariska Harkitay, George Divoky, Alan Jackson7 Feb 2002
  98. 98Andy Richter, Jake Johannsen8 Feb 2002
  99. 99Janet Jackson, Enrique Iglesias11 Feb 2002Stephanie 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."
  100. 100Denis Leary, India.Arie12 Feb 2002
  101. 101Kelly Clark, Jeri Ryan13 Feb 2002
  102. 102Calista Flockhart, Incubus14 Feb 2002
  103. 103Colin Farrell, Colin Quinn15 Feb 2002
  104. 104Ross Powers, Mila Kunis18 Feb 2002
  105. 105Casey FitzRandolph, Ashleigh Banfield19 Feb 2002
  106. 106Simon Ammann, Kevin Bacon20 Feb 2002
  107. 107Halle Berry, Jonny Moseley21 Feb 2002
  108. 108Richard Dreyfuss, Jeff Foxworthy22 Feb 2002
  109. 109Jill Bakken and Vonnetta Flowers, Kelsey Grammer, Alanis Morissette25 Feb 2002
  110. 110Martin Short, Jack Hanna26 Feb 2002
  111. 111Stupid Human Tricks, Cher27 Feb 2002In 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."
  112. 112Tom Arnold, Nappy Roots28 Feb 2002
  113. 113Cokie Roberts, Al Lubel1 Mar 2002
  114. 114Ray Romano, Jason Kidd11 Mar 2002
  115. 115Regis Philbin, Andie MacDowell, Evelyn Glennie12 Mar 2002
  116. 116Rene Russo, Bob Sarlatte, The Chieftains13 Mar 2002
  117. 117John McCain, The White Stripes18 Mar 2002Dave 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."
  118. 118Jon Stewart, Kit Armstrong19 Mar 2002Dave 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.
  119. 119Bonnie Hunt, N.E.R.D.20 Mar 2002Dave 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."
  120. 120Adam Arkin, Amy Sedaris, Midnight Oil25 Mar 2002Alan 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.
  121. 121Barbara Walters, Shannon McNally26 Mar 2002Dave 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.
  122. 122Peter Krause, Doris Kearns Goodwin27 Mar 2002Eric 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.
  123. 123Robin Williams, Sevendust28 Mar 2002Biff 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."
  124. 124Andy Dick, Mike Britt29 Mar 2002Mailbag: 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.
  125. 125Marv Albert, Charlotte Ross1 Apr 2002Acid 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.
  126. 126Tim Robbins, Jimmie Walker, Cast of Oklahoma2 Apr 2002During the latest Celebrity X-Ray Challenge, Dave persuades Rupert to lip sync a song from Oklahoma!
  127. 127Michael J. Fox, Patti Smith3 Apr 2002After 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."
  128. 128Selma Blair, Dick Enberg4 Apr 2002Biff introduces footage from his latest trip to Yankees Spring Training in Florida, while a fully-packed suitcase is subjected to "Will It Float?"
  129. 129Bob Newhart, Demetri Martin5 Apr 2002Will 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.
  130. 130Rosie Perez, George Miller8 Apr 2002In 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.
  131. 131John Ashcroft9 Apr 2002Dave 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.
  132. 132Sandra Bullock, Billy Norris, Sheryl Crow10 Apr 2002After 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."
  133. 133Dee Dee Davis, Cameron Diaz, The Strokes11 Apr 2002Dave receives another comedy class project from Miss Markey's Kindergarten class, while The Strokes perform "Take It or Leave It."
  134. 134Matthew Conaughey, John Witherspoon12 Apr 2002Dave 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.
  135. 135Ashton Kutcher, Oliver Atukudzi22 Apr 2002Dave mentions that he bumped his head over the weekend, then comments on the recent drought in NYC.
  136. 136Landon Shuffett, Seth Green, Elvis Costello23 Apr 2002Dave 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)."
  137. 137Tiffani Thiessen, Bill Walton, Bonnie Raitt24 Apr 2002Dave 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."
  138. 138Charlie Sheen, Paul Westerberg25 Apr 2002Another "Incredible Dog Challenge" is postponed by rain; Dave wears his ugly red glasses again; Cee-Lo sings "Closet Freak."
  139. 139The Rock, Dwayne Kennedy26 Apr 2002Dave 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."
  140. 140Charlie Sheen, Paul Westerberg29 Apr 2002Dave 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."
  141. 141Incredible Dog Challenge, Debra Messing, Wilco30 Apr 2002The Incredible Dog Challenge is finally held out on 53rd Street, and throughout the night three dogs compete through a series of hurdles and tubes.
  142. 142Kirsten Dunst, Steve Nash, Angie Stone & The O'Jays1 May 2002An "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."
  143. 143Tobey Maquire, Trey Anastasio2 May 2002"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.
  144. 144Jennifer Garner, Jim Gaffigan3 May 2002Mailbag: 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.
  145. 145Mary Tyler Moore, Norah Jones6 May 2002The outside cam catches Spider-Man jacking a car; Dave and Mary Tyler Moore play catch; Norah Jones performs "Don't Know Why."
  146. 146Richard Gere, Reggie Miller7 May 2002Dave 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.
  147. 147Will Ferrell, Tom Waits8 May 2002Dave 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.
  148. 148Hugh Grant, Tony Hawk9 May 2002Skateboarding great Tony Hawk demonstrates his wares out on 53rd Street.
  149. 149Gillian Andersen, Jonathan Katz10 May 2002With 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.
  150. 150Liza Minnelli13 May 2002Dave chats with the latest Survivor loser Robert "The General" DeCanio, while Liza Minnelli performs "Some People" from the musical Gypsy.
  151. 151Kid Scientists, Allison Janney, Al Green14 May 2002Nine 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.
  152. 152Alec Baldwin, Ted Nugent15 May 2002Tony Mendez goes home with an audience member (see recap), while Dave and rocker/sportsman Ted Nugent cook rabbit.
  153. 153Stupid Human Tricks, Natalie Portman, X-ecutioners, Xzhibit, Biohazard16 May 2002Dave 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.
  154. 154Kathie Lee Gifford, Brian Regan17 May 2002Mailbag: 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.
  155. 155Vecepia Towerey, Hilary Swank, The Firecrackers20 May 2002Steph/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.
  156. 156Diane Sawyer, Jesse Martin21 May 2002Dave 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.
  157. 157Jennifer Lopez, April Kleinschmidt, Patty Loveless22 May 2002Trumpter 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.
  158. 158Jon Favreau, David Rakoff, Anton Figg23 May 2002Alan 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.
  159. 159Charles Grodin, Wendy Liebman24 May 2002Dave 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.
  160. 160Jimmy Kimmel, Tom Dreesen, Goo Goo Dolls3 Jun 2002While 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.
  161. 161Celine Dion, Helio Castroneves4 Jun 2002Dave 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.
  162. 162Chris Rock, Jack Johnson5 Jun 2002Dave 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.
  163. 163Nicolas Cage, Abi Thomas, Jimmy Eat World6 Jun 2002An 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.
  164. 164Zach Braff, Kathleen Madigan7 Jun 2002Mailbag: "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.
  165. 165Christian Slater, David Bowie10 Jun 2002Dave 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."
  166. 166Sarah Michelle Gellar, John McEnroe11 Jun 2002Sarah 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.
  167. 167Freddie Prinze, Jr., Alicia Keys12 Jun 2002Dave and Paul talk about their cholesterol levels; Freddie Prinze, Jr. promotes Scooby-Doo; Alicia Keys sings "How Come You Don't Call Me?"
  168. 168Jodie Foster, Jack Hanna13 Jun 2002
  169. 169Matt Damon, Marc Maron14 Jun 2002Biff 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.
  170. 170Stupid Human Tricks, Tom Cruise, The Flatlanders17 Jun 2002Dave 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.
  171. 171Ellen DeGeneres, Al Franken18 Jun 2002George 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.
  172. 172Piedmont Birdcallers, Lauren Ambrose, Moby19 Jun 2002The bird callers of Piedmont High School demonstrate their wares once more; Moby sings "We Are Made of Stars."
  173. 173Harrison Ford, ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead20 Jun 2002The 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."
  174. 174Connie Chung, Gary Mule Deer21 Jun 2002Biff and Bruce Willis push pins in Hawaii during CBS Mailbag, while Dave lands on the cover of "Martha Stewart Living."
  175. 175Will Smith, Landon Donovan, Yo Yo Ma & The Silk Road Project24 Jun 2002Will Smith promotes "Men In Black 2," while the US Men's World Cup Soccer Team holds an exhibition on the roof of the theater.
  176. 176National Hollering Champions, Adam Sandler, Trik Turner25 Jun 2002Dave makes several enlightening remarks about the National Hollerin' Champions from North Carolina, who later perform their winning hollers; Adam Sandler plugs Mr. Deeds.
  177. 177Tom Brokaw, Bow Wow26 Jun 2002Dave reads from random wedding announcements in the New York Times in a segment called "Will It Last?"
  178. 178Michelle Williams, Barry Sonnenfeld27 Jun 2002The audience is victorious once more when they play "Stump the Band." Later, Dave shows a very obnoxious commerical for the upcoming G-8 Summit.
  179. 179Christina Ricci, Daniel Tosh, Ben Kweller28 Jun 2002The "Late Show CBS Mailbag Biff Henderson Map Across America Summer Tour" lands at the Statue of Liberty. Later, Ben Kweller performs "Wasted and Ready."
  180. 180Tom Hanks, Dolly Parton8 Jul 2002Biff 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?"
  181. 181Stupid Pet Tricks, Jude Law, rubyhorse9 Jul 2002Zeke, the "Rabid Dingo" that bit Dave in June 2000, makes a return appearance on "Stupid Pet Tricks." Later, rubyhorse sings "Sparkle."
  182. 182Robin Williams, Pat Green10 Jul 2002Dave 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.
  183. 183Paul Newman, Counting Crows11 Jul 2002Dave plays "Know Your Current Events" with the audience. Later, Paul Newman talks about auto racing while promoting "Road to Perdition."
  184. 184Nathan Lane, Hugh Fink12 Jul 2002Biff'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.
  185. 185Serena Williams, Tom Arnold, Dave Matthews Band15 Jul 2002Dave 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.
  186. 186Catherine Keener, Mario Batali, Solomon Burke16 Jul 2002Steph/Monty and Dave play another round of "Psychic Sandwich." Later, Dave wrecks havoc during a cooking segment with New York restaurant owner Mario Batali.
  187. 187Sarah Jessica Parker, Etta James17 Jul 2002Sarah Jessica Parker talks about her unborn child; Alan appears to be on the brink of sanity; Dave stumps the audience with a "Beach Quiz."
  188. 188Geena Davis, Robert Plant18 Jul 2002Just 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."
  189. 189Ted Koppel, Wendy Liebman19 Jul 2002Biff'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.
  190. 190Haley Joel Osment, Bill Scheft, Dashboard Confessional22 Jul 2002George Clarke flies a kite from a taxi; Haley Joel Osment promotes his movie, "The Country Bears;" Dashboard Confessional performs "Saints and Sailors."
  191. 191Kristen Johnson, Kinky23 Jul 2002Rupert goes golfing; Calvert DeForest turns 81; Kristen Johnston promotes her appearance in Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" in Central Park.
  192. 192Dana Carvey, Ben Kilham24 Jul 2002Dave 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.
  193. 193Amy Sedaris, Chazz Palminteri, Weezer25 Jul 2002During "Know Your Current Events," Dave seems to fixate on attractive women. Later, Weezer plays "Keep Fishin'."
  194. 194Bill Cosby, Tift Merritt26 Jul 2002During "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.
  195. 195Julia Stiles, Mike Daisey, Wyclef Jean29 Jul 2002It'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.
  196. 196Joan Rivers, Zooey Deschanel30 Jul 2002Dave and Rupert play "The Late Show Celebrity X-Ray Challenge." Tonight's celebrity is James Caan.
  197. 197Blaine Mayhugh, Joaquin Phoenix, Little Richard31 Jul 2002Dave reads articles from obscure newspapers in a segment called "Small Town News." Later, Little Richard sings "Good Golly, Miss Molly."
  198. 198Mike Myers, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band1 Aug 2002Mike Myers promotes "Austin Powers in Goldmember" and Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band performs "The Rising."
  199. 199Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Mitch Hedberg2 Aug 2002Biff's Summer Tour continues as Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform "Lonesome Day."
  200. 200Matthew Perry, The Vines19 Aug 2002Dave 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.
  201. 201Robin Williams, James Taylor20 Aug 2002Sitting in with the band tonight is an unknown winner from the previous night's Teen Choice Awards. Later, Robin Williams plugs "One Hour Photo."
  202. 202Al Pacino, Roger Clemens21 Aug 2002Dave shows a timeline of President Bush's vacation, while Al Pacino promotes the movie "Simone."
  203. 203Elizabeth Hurley, Tom Ryan23 Aug 2002Biff 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."
  204. 204Stupid Human Tricks, Jimmy Fallon, Dirty Vegas26 Aug 2002"SNL" star Jimmy Fallon promotes the MTV Video Music Awards, which he's hosting.
  205. 205Chris Elliot, Eliza Dushku, Dixie Chicks27 Aug 2002Dave announces that tomorrow night Paul will be inducted into the National Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame. Later, Chris Elliott and Dave reminiscense.
  206. 206John Travolta, Nelly28 Aug 2002Dave forces Steph/Monty to ask John Travolta, "How can I get in touch with the other Sweathogs?"
  207. 207Caroline Rhea, Jake Gyllenhall29 Aug 2002Joe Perry of Aerosmith sits in with the band; Osama congratulates Dave for nine years at CBS; Jake Gyllenhall promotes "Moonlight Mile."
  208. 208Martin Short, Lewis Black30 Aug 2002Biff 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.