Season 10 (2002)

Amanda Peet, Tom Dreesen
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September 3, 2002

Dave mentions that a street is being named after Paul in his hometown of Thunder Bay, Ontario. Later, Dave plays ""How Many Guys ...Read more

Jeff Goldblum, George Miller
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September 4, 2002

Dave shows a promo for Al Jazzera's new show ""Afghani Idol;"" Dave calls Paul a half-wit, then apologizes several times; George M...Read more

Drea de Matteo, Sarah Vowell, The Doves
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September 5, 2002

Steph/Monty is on the roof with binoculars, looking for Bon Jovi performing in Times Square. Later, another one of Dave's assista...Read more

Peter Jennings, John Witherspoon
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September 6, 2002

During CBS Mailbag, a viewer asks how Biff chose where to go during his summer tour. Biff responds by thanking ""Rand"" and ""McN...Read more

John McEnroe, Piper Perabo, Queens of the Stone Age
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September 9, 2002

Dave shows a (supposed) clip from the hit movie ""SwimFan,"" then chats with Stephanie about the US Open.

Jennifer Esposito, Marianne Faithful
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September 10, 2002

Dave introduces the man that supposedly punched David Wells; Rupert's Paul Shaffer sandwich beats Europa Cafe's basil chicken sand...Read more

Bill Clinton, Nanci Griffith
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September 11, 2002

Dave reflects on a certain one-year anniversary, then chats with his former monologue punching bag, President Bill Clinton.

Regis Philbin, Linda Thompson
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September 12, 2002

Dave announces the show can no longer be seen in Mexico City; Dave introduces Network Time Killers such as ""Korean Soap Opera Cli...Read more

Megan Mullally, Rich Hall
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September 13, 2002

Dave announces that any cell phones that go off during the taping will be smashed with a hammer; ""Dr. Phil"" (Gerard) tells Dave ...Read more

Bruce Willis, Eve
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September 23, 2002

After watching Oprah win the Bob Hope Award at last night's Emmys; Dave demands to win it in 2003; Dave gives Barbara Gaines a kis...Read more

Jack Hanna, Tom Cavanagh, Civil War Reenactment
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September 24, 2002

In observance of an incedent that occured at a White Sox-Royals game the previous week, two shirtless drunks beat the crap out of ...Read more

Reese Witherspoon, Juan Montoya, India.Arie
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September 25, 2002

During the annual ""New for Fall"" segment, Alan's hair changes color. Later in the same segment, he is beaten up by Harvey Keitel.

Rose McGowan, Phillipe Petit
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September 26, 2002

Artiste Phillipe Petit walks on a metal cable 12 stories up and 120 feet long across Broadway.

Lauren Graham, Colin Quinn
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September 27, 2002

Dave announces that he has ""nitrogen narcosis."" Later, during CBS Mailbag, Harold Larkin recalls his harrowing experience of be...Read more

Patricia Heaton, Murray Walker
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September 30, 2002

Dave hollers about being the only person in the entire building who wasn't invited to a staff fondue party for Mary Barclay; billa...Read more

David Schwimmer, Avril Lavigne
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October 1, 2002

Dave reminds the nation that he still definitely wants I-465 (the interstate around Indianapolis) named David Letterman Expressway...Read more

Anthony LaPaglia, Effie Nielson, Clinic
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October 2, 2002

Biff celebrates his 56th birthday in grand style; Dave kills a bug on his desk; Dave chats with a nonogenarian weightlifter.

Edward Norton, John Mayer
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October 3, 2002

Dave contacts Indianapolis mayor Bart Peterson's office via telephone, and his assistant tells him that renaming the I-465 is a po...Read more

David Arquette, Todd Lynn
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October 4, 2002

Dave says he is feeling ""bilious,"" and that he will be going to an anger management course in Pennsylvania this weekend; during ...Read more

Jennifer Love Hewitt, Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers
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October 7, 2002

53rd Street is the stage for the Purina® Dog Chow diving competition; Dave has choice words for Don Hewitt, who disliked a ""60 Mi...Read more

John McCain, David Sedaris
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October 8, 2002

A recurring joke for the night (which involved an ice ball called Quaoar) is botched when Harold Larkin disappears; Senator John M...Read more

Charles Barkley, Franco Zeffirelli, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
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October 9, 2002

Tonight's desk time begins with trouble. A housefly is buzzing Dave, then lands on a guest chair. Dave takes a swat at it and dec...Read more

Michelle Pfeiffer, Bon Jovi
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October 10, 2002

America's fastest-growing whoop-tee-do, ""Stump the Band,"" has the CBS Orchestra so excited that Paul is doing his horrible Carna...Read more

Johnny Knoxville, Ron White
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October 11, 2002

During CBS Mailbag, someone asks ""Who is the smartest person on the Late Show staff?"" Dave points out that Late Show Film Coord...Read more

Debra Messing, Pink
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October 14, 2002

Dave shows a newspaper ad from Indy for the Dancers Showclub, instructing guests to take 12B off the ""Dave Letterman Expressway."...Read more

Thandie Newton, Faith Hill
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October 15, 2002

Dave announces he's been named the 17th-most-powerful person in show business; Don Rickles' torso is the supposed mystery scan on ...Read more

Rudolph Giuliani, Naomi Watts
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October 16, 2002

Dave walks around during the monologue; Sam Moore (of Sam & Dave fame) sits in; a giant rat flies over New York City; Naomi Watts ...Read more

Samuel L. Jackson, Santana & Michelle Branch
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October 17, 2002

According to Dave, scientists have discovered a massive black hole at the center of our Milky Way galaxy. Head carpenter Harold La...Read more

P. Diddy, Eddie Brill
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October 18, 2002

During CBS Mailbag, George Clarke receives a mint-flavored flu shot, and we learn where the blue index cards go after each show (t...Read more

Bonnie Hunt, Christina Aquilera
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October 28, 2002

Steph/Monty asks ""Survivor 5"" loser Robb Zbacnik two very interrogating questions: 1. ""How did you find the weather in Thailand...Read more

Salma Hayek, Tori Amos
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October 29, 2002

Intuitive Deborah Lynn ready for another dismal failure in ""Psychic Sandwich""; Dave looks at a Cooking Light magazine for some u...Read more

Warren Zevon
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October 30, 2002

It's a somber and bittersweet night as Dave brings out longtime friend Warren Zevon as his only guest. Zevon was recently diagnos...Read more

Jerry Seinfeld, Foo Fighters
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October 31, 2002

Amongst this year's ""New Halloween Costumes:"" Dr. Phil, a ""Marlboro Grocery Check-Out order divider,"" and a trio of Saddam Hus...Read more

Don Rickles, Jim Gaffigan
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November 1, 2002

During CBS Mailbag, George Clarke explains why breakfast is the most important meal of the day, while Dave has an exclusive interv...Read more

Stupid Human Tricks, Sean Hayes, Willie Nelson & Ryan Adams
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November 4, 2002

During ""Stupid Human Tricks,"" a couple from Chicago switches underwear with each other without taking off their clothes; former ...Read more

Julianne Moore, Grant Paulsen, Blind Boys of Alabama
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November 6, 2002

Dave shows (bogus) footage of Bill Clinton accepting the nomination for a third term in office; Julianne Moore plugs ""Far From He...Read more

Kid Inventors, Tom Brokaw, The Wallflowers
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November 7, 2002

Dave accuses Indianapolis mayor Bart Peterson of letting the expressway thing go through, and then makes an ultimatum. Later, a "...Read more

Brittany Murphy, Al Lubel
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November 8, 2002

During Mailbag, James Jackson ""Biff"" Henderson ""answers"" a question about his name by standing around with the Hi-Ho girls; Da...Read more

Robin Williams, Emily Proctor
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November 11, 2002

Steph/Monty analyzes the recent election; Robin Williams promotes his ""Live on Broadway"" CD; ten astronauts present the Top Ten.

Kelly Ripa, Emmitt Smith, Missy Elliott
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November 12, 2002

Dave apologizes to his Broadway neighbors for setting off fireworks the previous night; Dave points out that in Europe, the name o...Read more

Barbara Walters, Joe Pantoliano
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November 13, 2002

Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits sits in; Joe Pantoliano plugs his new book; amongst the potential bestsellers coming out this Christ...Read more

Maggie Gyllenhaal, Pearl Jam
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November 14, 2002

During a timeline of a day in the life of Saddam Hussein, we learn that Iraqi People Weekly has named him ""Sexiest Man Alive"" fo...Read more

Al Gore, Pearl Jam
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November 15, 2002

CBS Mailbag: A viewer asks, ""How would New York City be different if you were mayor?"" We then go outside to where two police of...Read more

Kevin James, matchbox 20
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November 18, 2002

The entire audience for tonight's show is from Schoharie, New York. In honor of his generosity, the street that goes to the local...Read more

Shania Twain, Cristiano da Matta
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November 19, 2002

Dave asks Harold Larkin if he watched the Lenoid Meteor Shower last night. He then opens the exit next to the stage, where, with ...Read more

Adam Sandler, Pussycat Dolls
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November 20, 2002

Adam Sandler expresses a desire to hang out with Dave. Also, the Pussycat Dolls burlesque troupe performs with special guest Carmen Electra.

Ice Cube, Cast of Hairspray
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November 21, 2002

Dave points out that a doctor in England recently did an autopsy for a paying audience. Cut to George Clarke, in the boiler room,...Read more

Harry Connick Jr., Larry Miller
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November 22, 2002

During Mailbag, a viewer asks if Biff ever takes off his headset. Dave spins the query by asking what he listens to on those thin...Read more

Stupid Pet Tricks, Lisa Kudrow, Audioslave
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November 25, 2002

Lisa Kudrow promotes ""Analyze That"" while Audioslave brings the house down (almost literally) with a scorching rendition of ""Cochise.""

George Clooney, Jack Hanna
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November 26, 2002

Production staff member Eddie Valk tries to answer the question, ""Can a Guy in a Turkey Suit Hail a Cab?"" Apparently not. Late...Read more

Ray Romano, Jurassic 5
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November 27, 2002

Dave rants about a false alarm on a New York City blizzard; amongst the potential bestselling gifts for Christmas is a futuristic ...Read more

Amy Sedaris, The Strokes
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November 28, 2002

For Thanksgiving, Marv Albert sits at Dorothy's kitchen table, eagerly anticipating one of her world-famous pies. Also, The Strok...Read more

Liza Minnelli, Jann Karam
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November 29, 2002

During Mailbag, Dave mentions that he's been a very good boy this year and that he wants a John Deere riding mower for Christmas. ...Read more

Jennifer Lopez, Sum 41
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December 9, 2002

A giant rat knocks over the Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center; during ""Stephanie Birkett, Official Pollster,"" Dave's assistan...Read more

Jason Alexander, Ryan Adams
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December 10, 2002

Episode 55 of Season 10 premiered on December 10, 2002

Nia Vardalos, Barry Sonnenfeld
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December 11, 2002

Throughout the night, Biff attempts to build an IKEA bookshelf in the theater lobby. Despite using only the Swedish instructions ...Read more

Allison Janney, Martin Scorsese
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December 12, 2002

During ""KYCE,"" a cop attempts to punch Dave; Allison Janney plugs ""The Hours.""

Natasha Richardson, Mike Birbiglia, David Gray
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December 13, 2002

Dave waxes philosophy: ""I believe there isn't a man, woman, or child who doesn't enjoy a lovely beverage."" Also, comedian Mike ...Read more

Catherine Zeta-Jones, Coldplay
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December 16, 2002

Dave repeatedly shows a ""60 Minutes"" clip showcasing Lesley Stahl's unique facial movements; as they do every year, Rupert, Joe ...Read more

Drew Barrymore, Rod Stewart
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December 17, 2002

Osama and his half-awake sidekick sing ""We Wish You a Merry Christmas."" Also, Dave ponders, ""How Many Guys In Santa Suits Can F...Read more

Denzel Washington, Daniel Bouloud
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December 18, 2002

Greg Adams of The Tower of Power horn section sits in; Osama and his sidekick sing Christmas carols; Dave reads Daniel Boloud's cookbook.

Tom Hanks, Phish
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December 19, 2002

George Clarke takes a bath in the ""Will It Float?"" tank; the sixteen stars of ""Survivor: Thailand"" present the Top Ten; Phish ...Read more

Liv Tyler, Jay Thomas, Darlene Love
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December 20, 2002

Osama Bin Laden wishes Dave a merry christmas via video greeting card; Gerard Mulligan has something to say to Al Gore during ""CB...Read more

Ashton Kutcher, Jason Kidd
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December 26, 2002

During ""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.

Isabella Rossellini, Mort Sahl
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December 27, 2002

Episode 65 of Season 10 premiered on December 27, 2002

Michael Caine, George Foreman
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January 6, 2003

Dave shows a copy of George Foreman's new book, followed by a ""Michael Caine Grill""; Stephanie dances like her unnamed ex-boyfri...Read more

Richard Gere, Chris Elliott
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January 7, 2003

Dave discusses his experiences with shampooing over the years, and announces that earlier today he inadvertently conditioned befor...Read more

Merv Griffin, Interpol
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January 8, 2003

The shirtless father and son from that White Sox-Royals game in 2002 are elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame; Merv Griffin prom...Read more

Renee Zellweger, Chuck Barris
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January 9, 2003

Ten members of the 82nd Airborne Division based in Afghanistan present the Top Ten. The soldier who presents #6 proposes to his g...Read more

Andy Richter, Rich Hall
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January 10, 2003

Mailbag: Dave shows an ad for the mother of all reality shows, ""Bachelorette Millionaire Boat Survivor Race Factor Idol."" He als...Read more

Jimmy Kimmel, Simon Baker
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January 13, 2003

Dave talks football, while Jimmy Kimmel promotes his upcoming talk show on ABC.

Claire Danes, Bob Sarlatte
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January 14, 2003

Dave announces that today is the 3rd anniversary of his quintuple bypass, and upon mentioning this, Regis interrupts the jokes to ...Read more

Sandra Bullock, Marv Albert
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January 15, 2003

Dave shows a bogus eulogy by the network commemorating yesterday's big anniversary; Sandra Bullock promotes Two Weeks Notice; Dave...Read more

George Clooney, Soundtrack of Our Lives
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January 16, 2003

CBS won't stop airing their 30-second eulogy to the ""late, great"" Dave; Dave shows a promo for the upcoming Survivor: Jihad, the...Read more

Joan Rivers, Kathleen Edwards
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January 17, 2003

Mailbag: ""Who do you consider to be your best friend from the Late Show?"" Paul responds to this question by performing an origin...Read more

Simon Cowell, Topher Grace, Vienna Teng
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January 20, 2003

Osama praises ""Kangaroo Jack"" for his contempt for the infidels; Steph/Monty reviews the aforementioned movie, then makes a dari...Read more

Regis Philbin, John C. Reilly
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January 21, 2003

It'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 fare...Read more

Tina Fey, Jonathan Ames, Johnny Marr & The Healers
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January 22, 2003

Alan'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 Anythin...Read more

Ellen DeGeneres, Zwan
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January 23, 2003

In a new, experimental segment, reporter Penny Crone contributes a ""Local News Update of the Night""; Dave admits that his friend...Read more

Bonnie Hunt, John Witherspoon
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January 24, 2003

Mailbag: George Clarke has learned to speak Italian: ""Imgana cuccia nutsoff."" Also, fertile make-up maven Michele O'Callaghan p...Read more

Show #1944Kate Hudson, Jack Hanna
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February 3, 2003

Dave congratulates Frank Comito upon the birth of his daughter; Biff reports from Super Bowl XXXVII; a capybara (a large rat) sits...Read more

Matthew McConaughey, John Gruden, The Roots
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February 4, 2003

Episode 82 of Season 10 premiered on February 4, 2003

Kelsey Grammer, Michael Tong, B.B. King and Shemeika Copeland
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February 5, 2003

Upon showing off a fake invitation to Colin Powell's address to the United Nations, Dave starts singing a Paul Anka song; Alan hit...Read more

Stupid Pet Tricks, Tom Brokaw, The Pretenders
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February 6, 2003

Episode 84 of Season 10 premiered on February 6, 2003

Brendan Fraser, Kids in The Hall, Bonnie Raitt, Keb' Mo, Kim Wilson
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February 7, 2003

During Mailbag, Dave shows a clip from the upcoming CBS drama ""CSI: Lancaster, PA""; the Kids in the Hall comedy troupe performs ...Read more

Matthew Broderick, Tony Bennett & k.d. Lang
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February 10, 2003

Alan is dressed as Saddam Hussein, claiming he's just trying to do his part; throughout the night, show dogs from the Westminster ...Read more

Amy Brennamen, Nate Erwin, Vince Gill
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February 11, 2003

Throughout the night, Steph/Monty shops at 21 on 52nd Street.

Queen Latifah, Colin Quinn, Lou Reed
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February 12, 2003

Episode 88 of Season 10 premiered on February 12, 2003

Kid Scientists, Kurt Russell
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February 13, 2003

Steph/Monty is dressed in a kimono for ""Know Your Current Events""; Dave mentions that Dr. Phil will be on Monday, and he plans t...Read more

Kate Winslet, Dennis Regan, Rufus Wainwright
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February 14, 2003

Dave talks to ""Michael Jackson"" (actually Gerard) during CBS Mailbag. Later, comedian Dennis Regan rants about marriage.

Dr. Phil, Beck
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February 17, 2003

Throughout the night, Steph/Monty measures the accumulated snowfall on the roof of the theater; Daytona 500 champion Michael Waltr...Read more

Vince Vaughn, Sarah Vowel, Beck
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February 18, 2003

A guy whose flight from LaGuardia to Atlanta was delayed by snow sits in with the band; Mayor Bloomberg presents the Top Ten; Alan...Read more

Kevin Spacey, Reggie Miller
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February 19, 2003

Amongst the ""New Catalogs"": Crate & Barrel (with new barrel-sized crates), Starbucks Coffee by Mail, and something called ""Inte...Read more

Champion Turkey Callers, Marg Helgenberger, The Flaming Lips
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February 20, 2003

In honor of tonight's Turkey Calling Champions, Dave has a swig of Wild Turkey bourbon; ""Biff Henderson's America"" makes a stop ...Read more

Jeff Daniels, Lynne Cox, Steven Wright
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February 21, 2003

Solomon Burke sits in; during Mailbag, Dave points out that a nudist-friendly Kinko's has opened nearby, while ""police chief"" Bi...Read more

Steve Martin, Foo Fighters
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February 24, 2003

Dave mentions that Paul and Alan were involved with last night's Grammy Awards; Rupert asks ""non-surviving Survivor"" Janet Koth ...Read more

Stupid Human Tricks, Sharon Osborne, Norah Jones
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February 25, 2003

Dave mentions that he woke up this morning with a swollen eye, then hypothesizes that it's either an irritation, infection or infl...Read more

Bruce Willis, Dan Rather, Carmen Electra, Brian Kiley
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February 26, 2003

Dave's worsening eye infection puts him on the bench indefinitely, so scheduled guest Bruce Willis fills in for Daddy. Amongst to...Read more

John McEnroe, Tom Arnold, Eric Ripert, Todd Barry, Jason Mras
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February 27, 2003

Tennis great John McEnroe fills in for Dave, whose condition has not improved; Fred Schnieder of The B-52's fills in for Paul, who...Read more

Regis Philbin, Charles Grodin, Susan Lucci, Greg Giraldo, Kathleen Edwards
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February 28, 2003

Regis fills in for Dave, who has now been diagnosed with shingles; Greg Giraldo does stand-up; Kathleen Edwards sings ""Hockey Skates.""

Whoopi Goldberg, Jessica Lange, Dave Chappelle, Andy Vistola, Ben Harper
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March 10, 2003

Whoopi Goldberg (a former talk-show host in her own right) is the latest to fill in for Dave during his extended bout with shingle...Read more

Vince Vaughn, Rosie Perez, Geri Halliwell, Dwayne Kennedy, Paul Simon
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March 11, 2003

Guest host Vince Vaughn charms the audience and hits on Rosie Perez.

Elvis Costello, Kim Cattrell, Eddie Izzard, Mitch Hedberg
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March 12, 2003

Episode 103 of Season 10 premiered on March 12, 2003

Will Ferrell, Chris Rock, Crispin Glover, Jake Johannsen, American Hi-Fi
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March 13, 2003

Will Ferrell joins fellow ""Old School"" star Vince Vaughn as a guest host on Letterman. In his monolouge, Will does his famous ...Read more

Megan Mullally, Molly Shannon, Isaac Mizrahi, Bonnie McFarlane
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March 14, 2003

Will & Grace star Megan Mullally shows a clip of her tripping as she walked onstage to accept an award at last Sunday's Screen Act...Read more

Brad Garrett, Cuba Gooding Jr., Julie Bowen, Reggie McFadden, Lyle Lovett
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March 17, 2003

Brad Garrett of Everybody Loves Raymond fame does a very Letterman-esque, one-liner heavy monologue, then mentions a recent medica...Read more

Tom Dreesen, Kiefer Sutherland, Frank Gershin, Suzanne Westenhoefer, The Music
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March 18, 2003

Chicago-born comedian (and old friend of Dave's) Tom Dreseen becomes the latest fill-in host for Dave. He mentions that a fan out...Read more

Bonnie Hunt, Carson Daley, Eddie Griffin, Ron Beth-Israel, Fabolous
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March 19, 2003

Episode 108 of Season 10 premiered on March 19, 2003

Paul Schaffer, Bob Dole, Connie Nielsen, Jeff Foxworthy, Cat Power
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March 24, 2003

Paul 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,...Read more

Bill Cosby, Andrew Firestone, Clark Tery, Sofia Vergara, The DA
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March 25, 2003

In a bizarre running gag, Bill Cosby pretends to be so senile that a substitute cue-card boy introduces all of tonight's guests; H...Read more

Luke Wilson, Kelly Preston, Taye Diggs, Hilary Burton, Seether
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March 26, 2003

Luke 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...Read more

Billy Crystal, Michael Barimo
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March 31, 2003

Dave returns from a month-long hiatus and makes fun of his health problems. He also shows an old ""Tonight Show"" clip as a tribu...Read more

Colin Farrell, Rosanne Cash
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April 1, 2003

""I have to be here tonight,"" Dave utters in the monologue, ""I'm out of sick days."" An ""Incredible Dog Challenge"" sponsored ...Read more

Helen Hunt, Jeremy Suarez, Cory Branan
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April 2, 2003

Dave shows footage of Donald Rumsfeld unintentionally flipping the bird at a press conference, and later he chats with adolescent ...Read more

High-Jumping Dogs, Vin Diesel, Bo Diddley
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April 3, 2003

After admitting that his medicine is making him bloated, Dave loosens his belt for all the world to see; during Biff's annual visi...Read more

Hilary Swank, Jimmie Walker
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April 4, 2003

Mailbag: ""Does Alan Kalter really have a twin?"" Dave points out that he does have a brother named Rick, but Alan interrupts wit...Read more

Adam Sandler, The Folksmen
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April 8, 2003

Dave shows a clip of Les Moonves on last night's episode of The Practice; Dave warns Steph/Monty to not ask the monkey question, b...Read more

Lisa Marie Presley, Jamie Kennedy
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April 9, 2003

Dave and Paul wonder openly what to ask Lisa Marie Presley, who is on the show tonight to promote her first solo album. Later in ...Read more

Jane Krakowski, Jim Boeheim, Pete Yorn
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April 14, 2003

Dave 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 ...Read more

Tom Brokaw, Tom Russell & Nanci Griffith
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April 15, 2003

Dave announces that the Late Show (and not CNN) has the legal rights to a screen caption that reads ""Showdown: Syria""; Tony Mend...Read more

Michael Douglas, Todd Rundgren
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April 16, 2003

Dave shows footage of chaos on the streets of Baghdad that bears that striking resemblance to West Side Story; a man balancing a b...Read more

Anthony LaPaglia, Brian Regan, The Exies
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April 17, 2003

Dave congratulates cameraman Dave Dorsett on fifty years in the biz; during Mailbag, a viewer asks why Dave doesn't throw stuff of...Read more

Ashton Kutcher, Jack Hanna
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April 28, 2003

Due to today's weather, Dave raises the temperature inside the theater from 53 to 57 degrees; Dave comments on the Iraqi playing c...Read more

Ellen DeGeneres, John Malkovich
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April 29, 2003

Sam Moore sits in again; Carmen Rasmussen of ""American Idol"" presents the Top Ten; John Malkovich promotes his new clothing line.

Charlize Theron, Sue Johanson, Minus 5 with Wilco
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April 30, 2003

An Iraqi Republican guard that bears more than a passing resemblance to a dazed Calvert walks by Dave right after the monologue; D...Read more

Bernie Mac, Amanda Peet
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May 1, 2003

Mailbag: ""Whatever happened to the bear that mauled Alan Kalter?"" According to VH1's Where Are They Now?, the bear was fired fo...Read more

Halle Berry, Don Rickles
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May 2, 2003

Dave has Kentucky Derby announcer Dave Johnson on the phone so he can hear him say, ""…and down the stretch they come!""; the la...Read more

Kelly Rippa, Good Charlotte
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May 5, 2003

Prompted by an audience member's request the week before, Pat, Steph/Monty, and a new employee throw stuff off the roof throughout...Read more

Stupid Human Tricks, Hugh Jackson, Kelly Clarkson
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May 6, 2003

Dave 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 large...Read more

David Hyde Pierce, Rube Goldberg Contest Winners, Ziggy Marley
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May 7, 2003

A staffer dressed as Nightcrawler from the ""X-Men"" movies tries to hail a cab, but ends up on a rickshaw; Joe Lieberman presents...Read more

Megan Mullally, Marilyn Manson
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May 8, 2003

During Mailbag, Biff answers yet another question about his headset by unsuccessfully attempting to seduce the author of the lette...Read more

Albert Brooks, Jeffery Ross, The Libertines
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May 9, 2003

Dave 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?"...Read more

Stupid Pet Tricks, Kevin James, Jenna Morasca
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May 12, 2003

A high school senior in Jersey decides on his prom tuxedo, and ends up choosing a powder blue leisure suit; during ""Stupid Pet Tr...Read more

David Williams & Ronald Young, Jada Pinkett Smith, The Jayhawks
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May 13, 2003

Dave reads the new disclaimer on the New York Times (""Not all articles are factual""); Chief Warrant Officers David Williams and ...Read more

Sean Hayes, Eric Ripert, Avril Lavigne
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May 14, 2003

Biff walks the streets of New York City looking for celebrities, or, for that matter, celebrity lookalikes; during a cooking segme...Read more

Rene Zellweger, Jack Johnson
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May 15, 2003

Dave hypes some of the new shows that will be appearing on the networks this fall; Rupert Jee lets off a little steam on ""CBS Mai...Read more

John Goodman, D.H. Hughley, NAS with Alicia Keys
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May 16, 2003

John Goodman discusses his ""promotion"" to President on The West Wing; Johnny Knoxville delivers Paul's cape; Nas and Alicia Keys...Read more

Mark Wahlberg, Jesse James, the Sounds
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May 19, 2003

Dave does the ""Charts and Graphs"" segment for the first time in over a year; Mark Wahlberg talks about his girlfriend, unborn ch...Read more

Jim Carrey, Chevelle
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May 20, 2003

After Dave makes a joke about CBS' recent miniseries about Adolf Hitler, Paul and the band plays ""Danke Schoen;"" a woman is give...Read more

Regis Philbin, 3 Doors Down
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May 21, 2003

Dave shows off the latest oversized Late Show mug; Regis admits his contempt for last night's comedy bit at Hello Deli; 3 Doors Do...Read more

Antonio Banderas, Heidi Klum, Liam Lynch
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May 22, 2003

Dave announces that the unwieldy-huge Late Show mug that debuted last night is available for parties, and Dave attempts to sip som...Read more

Peter Krause, Jim Gaffigan, Widespread Panic
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May 23, 2003

Throughout the night, Biff assembles a Weber Grill in the lobby; half the audience is comprised of sailors; Kareem Abdul-Jabbar delivers Paul's cape.

Adrien Brody, Gil de Ferran, John Mellencamp
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June 2, 2003

In honor of a recent Team Rahal victory, Dave makes car noises; Steph/Monty discusses last weekend's Indianapolis 500 via telephon...Read more

Alec Baldwin, Tom Dreesen
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June 3, 2003

Tisziji Munoz (a mentor of Paul's) sits in on guitar; Rupert and a Long Island girl play ""Stop the Slicer""; Alan introduces a vi...Read more

Seth Green, Amy Sedaris, Lucinda Williams
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June 4, 2003

Dave mentions that Tom Arnold will be filling in for him Friday night; staffer Eddie Valk participates in ""Can a Guy in a Horse S...Read more

Barbara Walters, Tanya Streeter
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June 5, 2003

Dave and Paul discuss skin diving; Dave makes the new Hillary Clinton memoirs the butt of several jokes; Seth Green promotes The Italian Job.

Tom Arnold, Darrell Hammond, Karolina Kurkova, Eddie Brill, Train
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June 6, 2003

Tom Arnold fills in for Dave as he takes yet another night off. Later on, Tom welcomes longtime ""SNL"" cast member Darrell Hammon...Read more

Juliette Binoche, Joe Queenan, Blur
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June 9, 2003

Dave talks about a weekend onion-slicing accident involving his pinky, which results in a medical procedure live on stage.

Bruce Willis, Chris Moneymaker
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June 10, 2003

Dave and Paul play ""Millionaire or Kenny?"" Later, Barbara Gaines (making a rare on-camera appearance) receives a surprise birthd...Read more

Lauren Graham, Marv Albert, Bright Eyes
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June 11, 2003

Lauren Graham talks about her recent real estate acquisition; Marv Albert shows some of his favorite bloopers.

Harrison Ford, Annie Lennox
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June 12, 2003

On ""CBS Mailbag,"" Alan Kalter is beaten up by leprechauns, plus Dave welcomes Harrison Ford, which gives him the chance to rehas...Read more

Tom Green, Jolene Blalock, Scott Stevens, Isaac Britty, Damien Rice
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June 13, 2003

Host Tom Green (an Ottawa Senators fan) gets body-checked by Scott Stevens of the rival New Jersey Devils. Also, comedian Isaac W...Read more

Hilary Clinton, Emmylou Harris
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June 16, 2003

Dave celebrates an important milestone; Biff Henderson goes to a senior prom in New Jersey; Dave chats with Hillary Clinton.

Rob Reiner, Paul Teutul Sr. & Jr., The New Pornographers
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June 17, 2003

Rupert and Dave play ""Name That Baldwin""; Rob Reiner brags about his recent weight loss; Paul Teutel and Paul Teutel Jr. of the ...Read more

Johnny Depp, Christine Todd Whitman, B.B. King
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June 18, 2003

B.B. King sits in with the band; Biff teaches Dave how to ride a Segway; ""Dr. William Gammons"" gives the audience advice on monkeypox.

Sarah Jessica Parker, The Dead
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June 19, 2003

Episode 156 of Season 10 premiered on June 19, 2003

Kelsey Grammer, Treat Williams, James Earl Jones, Jamie Lynn-Sigler, Kathleen Madigan, Jesse Malin
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June 20, 2003

Kelsey Grammer (aka Frasier Crane) talks about his 20-month-old daughter, then chats with fellow deep-voiced thespian James Earl Jones.

Demi Moore, Verbana
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June 23, 2003

Demi Moore promotes her new movie ""Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle,"" her first major studio movie in six years. Later, Dave wel...Read more

Drew Barrymore, Simon Cowell
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June 24, 2003

Drew Barrymore promotes her new movie; Simon Cowell of ""American Idol"" fame talks about his new reality show ""Cupid.""

Lucy Liu, Avigayil Wardein, Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds
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June 25, 2003

During ""Who Asked For It?,"" Alan uses CPR as an excuse to make out with an audience member; Dave makes his first PA announcement...Read more

Piedmont Bird Callers, Luke Wilson, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs
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June 26, 2003

Dave talks about his recent trip to the dentist. Later, Stephanie ""Monty"" Birkett dresses up as a princess for ""CBS Mailbag.""

Jimmy Fallon, Kristanna Loken, Dax, Chloe Sevigny, Bill Scheft, Rufus Wainwright
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June 27, 2003

Jimmy Fallon of ""SNL"" fame sings an original composition about December-May relationships. Later, he chats with Chloe Sevigny a...Read more

Lisa Marie Presley, Ryan Pinkston
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July 14, 2003

Dave half-jokingly announces his candidacy for Ohio's seat in the US Senate, then flirts with Lisa Marie Presley.

Allison Janney, Nigella Lawson, Howard Tate
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July 15, 2003

George Clarke and Dave play ""Would You Like To Ride In Our Freight Elevator?"" Later, Dave welcomes an elderly (if not faithful)...Read more

Barry Zito, Mandy Moore, Grandaddy
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July 16, 2003

Cy Young Award-winning pitcher Barry Zito stands on the roof of the Broadway Theater, throwing baseballs at the Ed Sullivan Theate...Read more

Ari Fleischer, Beyonce Knowles
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July 17, 2003

Steph/Monty dresses up as a cowgirl for CBS Mailbag; Ari Fleishcher talks about his 2 1/2 years as Dubya's press secretary; Beyonc...Read more

Jeff Bridges, Alan Harvey, Joseph Arthur
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July 18, 2003

Dave ventures into the audience for yet another round of ""Know Your Current Events;"" Jeff Bridges promotes the movie ""Seabiscuit.""

Aron Ralston, Tobey Maguire
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July 21, 2003

Dave chats with Aron Ralston, the mountain climber who had to amputate his own arm following a climbing accident.

National Hollerin' Champions, Kristin Davis, Jane's Addiction
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July 22, 2003

In honor of one of this summer's biggest blockbusters, Dave plays ""How Many Guys In Pirate Costumes Can Fit Into a Sandwich Shop?...Read more

Joaquin Phoenix, Blues Traveler
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July 23, 2003

Following last night's performance by Jane's Addiction, ""Mr. S"" (Paul) hires backup dancers for the CBS Orchestra; Osama offers ...Read more

Sylvester Stallone, Ben Curtis
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July 24, 2003

Stephanie, dressed as a jockey, counts off the letters for ""CBS Mailbag."" (Her horse has its own way of signifying ""number two....Read more

Denis Leary, Queens of the Stone Age
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July 25, 2003

Dave 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 o...Read more

Jesse Grabow, Jason Biggs, Robert C. Nichol
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July 28, 2003

Dave meets a six-year-old bowling phenom; Jason Biggs promotes the movie ""American Wedding.""

Eugene Levy, Eels
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July 29, 2003

Pete Fatovich serenades Dave on the accordion; Rupert goes water skiing; Eugene Levy and Paul look back on their long friendship.

Seann William Scott, Jonathan Ames, Fountains of Wayne
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July 30, 2003

As a tribute to George Miller, Dave repeatedly uses his favorite catch phrase, ""In my pants!"" Meanwhile, a commercial that Dave...Read more

Melanie Griffith, Pamela Reed
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July 31, 2003

Dave thinks somebody is ""monkeying"" with his chair; Stephanie dresses up as a mountie; Alan debuts his new show ""You're Busted!...Read more

Naomi Watts, Jeff Stilson, O.A.R.
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August 1, 2003

A 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.

Kate Hudson, Cast of Camp
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August 4, 2003

A barbershop quartet interrupts Dave during the monologue; Biff plays DH for the Brockton Rox baseball team; Alan has a special me...Read more

Colin Farrell, Robert Randolph & The Family Band
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August 5, 2003

Rupert and George Clarke square off to see who can eat the most raw oysters. Later, Colin Farrell promotes the movie ""S.W.A.T.""

Samuel L. Jackson, Rick Reilly, Pharrell with Clipse
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August 6, 2003

Dave and Paul play ""Referee or Foot Locker Employee?""; Sports Illustrated writer Rick Reilly talks about a lifetime of experienc...Read more

Brittany Murphy, Carey Hart, Dashboard Confessional
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August 7, 2003

Motocross ""badass"" Carey Hart does a few stunts on 53rd St.; Stephanie dons a Little Bo Peep get-up for ""CBS Mailbag;"" ""Arnol...Read more

David Duchovny, Brett Butler, The New Amsterdams
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August 8, 2003

A pair of buglers interrupt the monologue; David Duchovny talks about how he is unintentionally scaring his daughter; The New Amst...Read more

Chris Rock, The Star Spangles
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August 25, 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 ...Read more

Bill Murray, Pete Sampras
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August 26, 2003

Rupert selects a contestant for ""Stop The Slicer;"" Bill Murrays shows off his look and plugs ""Lost In Translation;"" Pete Sampr...Read more

David Spade, Bob Sarlatte, Maroon 5
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August 27, 2003

Venus and Serena Williams present a special Top Ten list. Later, David Spade promotes ""Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star.""

Tony Hawk, John McEnroe, Rooney
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August 28, 2003

During CBS Mailbag, Stephanie dons a kilt, while it is revealed that George Clarke resorted to cannibalism during the big blackout...Read more

Bonnie Hunt, Don Gavin
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August 29, 2003

Episode 187 of Season 10 premiered on August 29, 2003