Late Show with David LettermanSeason 142006 · 199 episodesEpisodes1Andy Kindler, motocross demo with Travis Pastrana, Baby GrampsTravis Pastrana - Andy Kidler - Baby Gramps2Zach Braff, Jeff Brendenburg, The RootsDave 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."3Snoop Dogg, Charlie Hill, OK GoIn 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."4Julianne Moore, radio-show hosts Opie and AnthonyTony 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.5Al Franken, Todd Snider6Maria Sharapova, Martha Stewart, Justin Timberlake7Ashton Kutcher, Sam Hornish, Jr., TV on the Radio8Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Norm MacDonald9Anne Heche, Luke Ravenstahl, The Who10Johnny Knoxville, Rachael RayJohnny 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.11Dr. Phil McGraw, Willie Tyler and Lester, Sekou BunchDay 1 of Ventriloquist Week with Willie Tyler & Lester, plus Dr. Phil and "Survivor" castoff Sekou Bunch!12Patrick Dempsey, Jay Johnson and Darwin, KasabianVentriloquist 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."13Marg Helgenberger, Ronn Lucas and Scorch, Diana KrallDay 3 of Ventriloquist Week with Ronn Lucas & Scorch, plus Marg Helgenberger and Diana Krall!14Ted Turner, Jeff Dunham and Walter, FergieDay 4 of Ventriloquist Week with Jeff Dunham & Walter. Plus, Ted Turner and Fergie!15LeBron James, Todd Oliver and Irving, LudacrisVentriloquist 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."16Ray Liotta, Elvis Costello & Tony Bennett, Billy GarciaThroughout 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?"17Billy Bob Thornton, Lily Capehart, Sean LennonTen-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."18Amanda Peet, Nigella Lawson, Bob SegerTonights guests include Amanda Peet, Nigella Lawson and Bob Seger.19Sir Richard Branson, Dane Cook, Monica20Nathan Lane, Jeff Caldwell21Pete Rose, Roy Wood Jr., Cecilia Mansilla22Andy Dick, Keith Olbermann, Brazilian Girls23Alec Baldwin, Vladae the Dog Wizard, Jerry Lee Lewis & Neil Young24Frank Caliendo, Rachael Harris, Xzibit, Phil Pfister25Amy Sedaris, Trey Anastasio26Robin Williams, J.P. Calderon, Sam Moore with WynonnaHartford-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."27Nicky Hilton, Bob Woodward, Joseph Arthur28Jon Stewart, Nick Lachey29Katie Couric, Brian Kiley, Alan Jackson30Diddy, Neil Patrick Harris31Tom Arnold, Brian Regan, the latest "Survivor: Cook Islands" castawayTonights guests Tom Arnold, Brian Regan, Strongman Stan Drucker and "Survivor" castaways CaoBoi and Cristina Coria.32Tina Fey, Mike Golic & Mike Greenberg, The KillersTourist "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."33Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jay Thomas, John LegendTonights guests include Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jay Thomas and John Legend.34Tim Robbins, Gene Rurka, Russell Thompkins Jr. and The New Stylistics35Bill O'Reilly, Jeff Altman, Tilly and the WallDave 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."36Borat, Tiki Barber, BeckBorat, Beck and Tiki Barber, plus a Top Ten from Jerry Springer!37Rachel Weisz, David Rakoff, MorningwoodTonights guests include Rachel Weisz, David Rakoff and Morningwood.38Gary Sinise, Joanne Carson, Jim NortonDave 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.39Rosie O'Donnell, Lady SovereignTonights guests include Rosie O'Donnell and Lady Sovereign.40Martin Short, Kinky FriedmanMartin 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.41Will Ferrell, Jack HannaBritney 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.42Dustin Hoffman, Jamie Oliver, The Metropolitan OperaOutgoing 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."43Kiefer Sutherland, Jenna Fischer, Rocco DeLucaLive 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."44Daniel Craig, documentary film subject Teri Horton, Elvis Costello, Rosanne Cash45Robin Williams, Rich Little, George JonesDay 1 of Impressionist Week with Rich Little! Also, Robin Williams and George Jones!46Jack Black & Kyle Gass, Fred Travalena, Tenacious DImpressionist 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.47Ellen DeGeneres, Gordie Brown, +4448Christopher Guest, Frank Caliendo, The Game49Sen. John Edwards, Kevin Pollak, Will Arnett50Jerry Seinfeld, Dan PatrickTonights guests include Jerry Seinfeld and Dan Patrick. Plus, a public apology from Jerry's former co-star Michael Richards.51Hugh Jackman, Chris Elliott, Jimmie JohnsonTonight'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."52Matthew Broderick, Lupe Fiasco & Jill ScottTonights guests include Matthew Broderick and Lupe Fiasco and Jill Scott. Plus, Stupid Pet Tricks!53Eugene Levy, John MayerDave 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."54Helen Hunt, DJ Shadow, Q-Tip and Lateef55Kate Winslet, Tom Waits56George Clooney, The Decemberists57Richard Simmons, Kate Walsh, CiaraA 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."58Jennifer Connelly, Tom Dreesen, Shiny Toy GunsTonights guests include Jennifer Connelly, Tom Dreesen and Shiny Toy Guns.59Danny DeVito, 16-year-old duct tape expert William Beacom, Silversun PickupsTeen duct tape expert William Beacom shows off his sticky creations; Silversun Pickups performed "Lazy Eye."60Matt Damon, Barbara Walters61Howard Stern, Gwen StefaniTonight 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."62Kid Scientists, Regis Philbin, Robert RandolphTonights guests include Regis Philbin and Robert Randolph, plus Lee Marek's Kid Scientists!63Will Smith, EvanescenceAn 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.64Clint Eastwood, Matthew FoxTonight's guests include Clint Eastwood and Matthew Fox are the scheduled guests.65Frank Caliendo as John Madden, Ben Stiller, Rodrigo & GabrielaTonight's guests include Ben Stiller, John Madden and Rodrigo y Gabriela.66Beyonce, Marv Albert, The DearsTonight's guests include Beyonce Knowles, Marv Albert and The Dears.67Renée Zellweger, holiday toy demonstration, Taking Back SundayA 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)."68Tom Brokaw, Cold War KidsTom Brokaw and Cold War Kids are the scheduled guests.69Cate Blanchett, Jay Thomas, Darlene LoveCate Blanchett and Darlene Love are tonight's guests. Plus, Jay Thomas and the 9th Annual Christmas Tree Football Toss!70Martin Short, Donal Logue71Matt Lauer, Artie Lange, Augustana72Cedric the Entertainer, Wesley Autrey, Switchfoot73Donald Trump, Mary Lynn Rajskub74David Arquette, Jennifer Hudson75Penelope Cruz, Gary Mule Deer, Ben E. KingA 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."76Peter O'Toole, Marc MaronTonight's guests are Peter O'Toole and Marc Maron, plus a Top Ten from baseball legends Cal Ripken Jr. and Tony Gwynn!77Julianne Moore, Madonna, The Hold SteadyVideotape 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."78Kristin Chenoweth, John Witherspoon, Josh RitterA 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."79Amy Sedaris, Jason Randal, America with Ryan Adams & Ben KwellerDave 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.'80Paul Newman, Sebastian Bourdais, Diana RossPaul Newman, Sebastian Bourdais, and Diana Ross are the scheduled guests.81Tina Fey, Terri and Bindi IrwinTina 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 2007.82Harry Shearer, Vera Farmiga, Mat KearneyDave 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."83Dan Rather, Tricia Helfer, Andy KindlerDave 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).84Kevin Spacey, Alicia Keys, Nellie McKay & The Brooklyn Philharmonic85Ricky Gervais, Forest Whitaker, The ShinsRicky Gervais, Forest Whittaker, and The Shins are the scheduled guests.86Frank Caliendo, Mandy Moore, Rosanne Cash87Bill Murray, LeBron James88David Spade, Alexandra Pelosi, Dustin Kensrue89Dr. Phil McGraw, Fall Out Boy90Randy Jackson, Harry Connick Jr., Regis91Chris Elliott, Kelly Ripa, John Mellencamp92Jack Hanna, Katherine Heigl, Patty Griffin93Rachael Ray, Frank Caliendo, The Fab Faux94Drew Barrymore, Rickie Lee Jones, Kevin Johnson with Clyde & Matilda95Peyton Manning, Dan Horn with Orson, The Cat Empire96Martha Stewart, Otto Petersen with George, Norah Jones97Sienna Miller, NAS, Jim Barber with Seville98Tracy Morgan, Gabrielle Union, Brad Cummings and RexThe Cat Empire99Jim Carrey, Daytona 500 winner Kevin Harvick100Barbara Walters, David Neeleman, K-os101John Travolta, Eric Nerhus, a performance from the Broadway musical "Spring Awakening"102Billy Bob Thornton, Rashida Jones, Barenaked Ladies103Samuel L. Jackson, Jim Gaffigan104Jake Gyllenhaal, Brand New105Evangeline Lilly, Jeff MacGregor, bubble blowing guy Tom Noddy106Sen. John McCain, Robin Thicke107Bob Woodruff, John Mayer108Charles Grodin, Dan NaturmanDave 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.109Chris Rock, Sandra Oh, Amy WinehouseDave 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."110Jeff Goldblum, Barbara McQueenJeff Goldblum, Barbara McQueen111Richard Gere, Explorers Club chef Gene Rurka, Aqualung112Bernie Mac, Paula Abdul, Joss StoneBernie Mac, Paula Abdul, Joss Stone113Adam Sandler, Don Cheadle, Danica Patrick, Todd Barry, Lucinda WilliamsFill-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?"114Jack Black, Lara Logan, beer launching refrigerator creator John CornwellTonight'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.115Will Ferrell, Kings of Leon, Rachel SmithWill Ferrell, Kings of Leon, Rachel Smith116Patricia Arquette, Paul Mooney, Macy Gray117Al Franken, Isla Fisher118Rosario Dawson, Bloc Party, Piedmont bird callers119Donald Trump, Jon Heder120Sen. Barack Obama, Halle Berry, Zach Johnson121David Duchovny, Ryan Howard, Andrew Bird122Alec Baldwin, Debbie Parkhurst and her dog Toby, LCD Soundsystem123Bruce Willis, Jason Randal124Bill Cosby, Angela Kinsey125Kelly Ripa, Simon PeggKelly Ripa, Simon Pegg, and Jim Short are the scheduled guests.126Craig Ferguson, Dave Della Terza, Avril Lavigne127Edie Falco, Paul Scheer, Son Volt128Garry Shandling, Paul Teutul Sr. and Jr., Tokyo Police Club129Jessica Biel, Ira Glass, Regina Spektor130Brian Williams, Steven Wright, a Top Ten list presented by Sanjaya MalakarTop Ten list presented by Sanjaya Malakar131David Hyde Pierce, Ivanka Trump, Corinne Bailey Rae132Nicolas Cage, Barry Sonnenfeld, The Fratellis133Steve Martin, Dave Cota and A.J. the parakeet, Derek JeterSteve 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.134Frank Caliendo as President George W. Bush, Andy Dick, Jarvis Cocker135Kirsten Dunst, Rob Magnotti, Dinosaur Jr.Day 1 of "Impressionist Week 2" with Rob Magnotti. Kirsten Dunst and Dinosaur Jr. are the scheduled guests.136Tobey Maguire, John Byner, Modest Mouse137Drew Barrymore, Mike MacRae, Ben Kweller138Marcia Cross, Joe Piscopo, Tori Amos139Ray Romano, Reggie Reg, Dennis HaysbertDay 5 of "Impressionist Week 2" with Reggie Reg. Ray Romano and Dennis Haysbert are the scheduled guests.140Regis Philbin, Darlene Love141Jane Fonda, Tom Ruprecht, Kelly Clarkson142Lindsay Lohan, Tom Dreesen, The Kooks143Dr. Phil McGraw, Jack HannaDr. Phil McGraw and Jack Hanna are the scheduled guests.144Charles Grodin, Jake Johannsen145Mike Myers, America Ferrera146Don Rickles, Michael Imperioli, Wilco, a Top Ten List presented by Masi OkaDon Rickles, Michael Imperioli, and Wilco are the scheduled guests. Plus, a special Top Ten from Masi Oka!147Ricky Gervais, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Mavis Staples, a Top Ten List presented by Bob BarkerRicky Gervais, Mary Lynn Rajskub, and Mavis Staples are the scheduled guests. Plus, a Top Ten by Bob Barker!148Kid Scientists, Luke Wilson, Rufus Wainwright, a Top Ten List presented by Homer SimpsonTop Ten List presented by Homer Simpson149Teri Hatcher, Jonah Hill, Elvis Costello150Rudolph Giuliani, Mike West, Jesus & Mary Chain151Charles Barkley, Seth Rogen, Michael Martin Murphey152Stupid Pet Tricks, Rosie Perez, Dr. Dog153Al Gore, Jim Short154Kevin Spacey, Alexis Bledel155Matt Damon, Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti, Bright Eyes156Chevy Chase, Amanda Beard, Satellite Party157Nicole Richie, Artie Lange, Chrisette Michele158Amy Sedaris, Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell, Jordan Zevon159Ellen Barkin, Brian Regan160Denis Leary, Flight of the Conchords, Neal Seaver161Kyra Sedgwick, Sir Richard Branson, Maroon 5162Bear Grylls, Jeremy Piven, Elvis Perkins163John Cusack, Pink Martini, Turkey Gobbling Champions164Michael Moore, Bill Burr165Bruce Willis, Tony Parker, diving dogs166Amanda Peet, John Krasinski, Bryan Ferry167Claire Danes, Dan Patrick & Keith Olbermann, Ryan Adams & The Cardinals168Robin Williams, Julie Chen169Dennis Kucinich, Shia LaBeouf, Morrissey170Don Cheadle, Smashing Pumpkins, Venus Williams171Sienna Miller, Michael Cera, Interpol172Diddy, Emma Watson, Spoon173Paul Teutul Sr. and Jr., Vera Farmiga, Joe Matarese174Queen Latifah, Alan Zweibel, Smashing Pumpkins175Michelle Pfeiffer, Jonah Hill, Michel Lauziere176Adam Sandler, Mike Golic and Mike Greenberg, Mute Math177John Travolta, Paula Abdul, Teddy Thompson178Kevin James, Jose Andres, White Rabbits179Julia Stiles, Pete Jordan, Nick Griffin180Drew Carey, Nikki Blonsky, Grinderman181Paul Rudd, Tony Dungy, The National182Catherine Zeta-Jones, Bob Sarlatte, Porter Wagoner183Sharon Osbourne, Brian Kiley, Yeah Yeah Yeahs184Anne Hathaway, Jim Gaffigan, Buffalo Tom185Andy Samberg, Catherine Bell, The Bravery186Sen. Joe Biden, Seth Rogen, Gogol Bordello187Matt Damon, Jeff Altman, Angelique KidjoMatt Damon, Jeff Altman, and Angelique Kidjo are the scheduled guests.188Jackie Chan, Chelsea Handler, Michael Buble189Glenn Close, Judd Apatow, Chris & Rich Robinson190Jeff Goldblum, Hayden Panettiere, New Pornographers191Samuel L. Jackson, Christiane Amanpour, Tom Russell192Richard Gere, Tom Dreesen, Velvet Revolver193Tina Fey, Venus Williams, Steve Earle194Tom Arnold, Kristin Gore, Jim McDonald195Susan Sarandon, Rick Reilly, Feist196Kevin Bacon, Kat Von D, T.I. with Wyclef197Ellen DeGeneres, Jeff Garlin, Against Me!198Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, Willie Nelson & Kenny Chesney199Amy Sedaris, Will ArnettSeason 1Season 2Season 3Season 4Season 5Season 6Season 7Season 8Season 9Season 10Season 11Season 12Season 13Season 15Season 16Season 17Season 18Season 19Season 20Season 21Season 22
