September 1, 2003
Dave chats with Stephanie about a (supposed) incident that occurred over the weekend; Alan makes a suggestive offer to Secretary o...Read more
September 2, 2003
Kings of Leon perform their breakthrough hit, "Molly's Chambers."
September 3, 2003
Biff searches for celebrities on the street; recently retired General Tommy Franks looks back at his illustrious military career.
September 4, 2003
"CBS Mailbag," including Stephanie dressed as Batman, "CBS Vice President of Late Night Programming Vinnie Favale," and "George W. Bush" (Gerard).
September 5, 2003
Paul's "Stump the Band" losing streak continues; Whoopi Goldberg promotes her new sitcom.
September 8, 2003
Dave welcomes 2003 U.S. Open Men's Tennis Champion Andy Roddick and actor Jack Black. Dave remembers the late Warren Zevon with th...Read more
September 9, 2003
Rick Derringer sits in with the band; a woman from Staten Island participates in "May We See Your Digital Photos, Please?"; Chris ...Read more
September 10, 2003
An opera singer performs in the hallway; the recently deceased Charles Bronson declares his candidacy for Governor of California; ...Read more
September 11, 2003
Steph/Monty dresses up as Don Mattingly for CBS Mailbag; she closes the segment by playing catch with Dave.
September 12, 2003
Dave has a major announcement to make; Cuba Gooding, Jr. promotes The Fighting Temptations; Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel sing "Ame...Read more
September 22, 2003
Miss America 2004 Ericka Dunlap presents the Top Ten List; Dave tells the story of his weekend encounter with a bear at his house ...Read more
September 23, 2003
Ben Stiller talks about his new movie, Duplex; Elvis Costello performs a song from his new CD, North.
September 24, 2003
Cold opening: The Rock shows Lynne Cheney how to apply a "chicken wing" to Paul; New York Giants kicker Matt Bryant attempts rooft...Read more
September 25, 2003
Episode 14 of Season 11 premiered on September 25, 2003
September 26, 2003
Stephanie is Peter Pan for "CBS Mailbag;" "Joey Pants" promotes "The Handler;" Kevin Nealon; Outkast sings "Hey Ya."
September 29, 2003
Paul asks "Survivor 7" castaway Ryan "Skinny" Shoulders (who is wearing a Rage Against The Machine t-shirt) if he digs Audioslave;...Read more
September 30, 2003
It's time for "How Many Guys in Gorilla Suits Can Fit Into a Eyeglass Store?" Quote Dave: "I was going to buy a pair of eyeglasse...Read more
October 1, 2003
The latest role call reveals that Michele O'Callaghan's five-month-old daughter (named "Zoogie") picks Dave's ties; Dave and Paul ...Read more
October 2, 2003
Steph/Monty dresses as a letter carrier for "Know Your Current Events;" R.E.M. performs "Bad Day."
October 3, 2003
During CBS Mailbag, Alan dresses up as Saddam Hussein for his new hidden-camera show "Goof'd!" and gets beat up by several people ...Read more
October 6, 2003
Jessica Simpson mentions that she was on Oprah recently, much to Dave's chagrin; fill-in bandleader Todd Rundgren sings "Hello It'...Read more
October 7, 2003
Episode 22 of Season 11 premiered on October 7, 2003
October 8, 2003
Dave calls ousted California governor Gray Davis "a wanker;" Gary Coleman presents the Top Ten via satellite, then falls asleep; T...Read more
October 9, 2003
A man from Charlotte, North Carolina plays "Know Your 2003 Boston Red Sox;" ten Hooters Girls present the Top Ten; George Clooney ...Read more
October 10, 2003
During CBS Mailbag, Alan has an awkward reunion with the first girl that ever kissed him, and "Ah-nuld" (Gerard) has an enlightene...Read more
October 13, 2003
Pat Farmer and an army of stagehands throws a special form of confetti off the roof of the theater; Steph/Monty tells "Survivor 7"...Read more
October 14, 2003
For the first time in several years, famed saxophonist David Sanborn sits in with the band; Dave announces he's going to rehab, th...Read more
October 15, 2003
Dave congratulates Conan O'Brien on his newborn daughter; ten weightlifters present the Top Ten; noted physics professor Brian Gre...Read more
October 16, 2003
Ten US Soldiers in Iraq present the Top Ten via satellite; Dustin Hoffman plugs "The Runaway Jury," British chef Jamie Oliver cooks some scallops.
October 17, 2003
For CBS Mailbag, Steph/Monty dresses up as a soccer player and kicks balls (poorly) into the audience. Later, Radiohead performs "2+2=5."
October 27, 2003
Paul sneezes during the monologue; the band area is remodeled; Biff makes his annual report from the World Series; a 1,030-pound p...Read more
October 28, 2003
Dave announces that he's been transferred to Chesterton, Indiana; on tonight's "Meet the Governor," a young Ah-nuld ogles an exoti...Read more
October 29, 2003
Steph/Monty dresses up as an elf on a rare Wednesday CBS Mailbag; during Mailbag, Rupert takes part in his yearly tradition of wat...Read more
October 30, 2003
The Slapinski Brothers, world-class jugglers, interrupt the monologue; Dave points out that Rupert was on last night's episode of ...Read more
October 31, 2003
Amongst this year's "New Halloween Costumes": a George Foreman grill, the button on the remote control that you never use, and the...Read more
November 3, 2003
The 2003 NYC Marathon winners make their annual run through the studio; eliminated "Survivor 7" hopefuls Shawn Cohen (who was vote...Read more
November 4, 2003
Dave gives a recap of the events leading up to -- and including -- the birth yesterday of son Harry Joseph Letterman; "Indian Larr...Read more
November 5, 2003
During Mailbag, Steph/Monty dresses up a police officer, while Dave tries to make some sense out of "Liza Minnelli" (Gerard in fis...Read more
November 6, 2003
Amongst the "New Catalogs": Harry & David Pre-Owned Fruit, Victoria's Secret for Monkeys, and special edition of California Style ...Read more
November 7, 2003
An elf named Perry helps out during "Know Your Current Events"; Bert and Ernie (of "Sesame Street" fame) diss Dave; Lauren Graham ...Read more
November 10, 2003
Dave announces that Oprah gave him a gift on behalf of the new baby, only to realize that it was delivered by somebody with the sa...Read more
November 11, 2003
Cold Opening: Dave compliments Madonna's latest children's book: "I like the picture of the monkey." Also, Chris Elliott introduc...Read more
November 12, 2003
Episode 43 of Season 11 premiered on November 12, 2003
November 13, 2003
A sheep herder walks into the theater with his flock along side him; Pink sings "Trouble."
November 14, 2003
During "Know Your Current Events," a visiting audience member from Liverpool, England is quizzed on his knowledge of Prince Charle...Read more
November 17, 2003
As part of his legendary "fashion show" gag, Dave models the lining of his sportcoat; Dave tells a story involving a mother and tw...Read more
November 18, 2003
An arm-wresting challenge is held at Hello Deli; child actress Dakota Fanning plugs "The Cat in the Hat."
November 19, 2003
Episode 48 of Season 11 premiered on November 19, 2003
November 20, 2003
Ashrita "Mr. Versatility" Furman balances beer glasses on his chin on 53rd St.; eleven Playboy Playmates present the Top Ten; Dave...Read more
November 21, 2003
Dave and Paul play "Potatoes or Gavin MacLeod?"; Dave openly wishes that Paris Hilton had not cancelled her appearance on the show...Read more
November 24, 2003
Biff spends a day on the campaign trail with Howard Dean; Gerard stands in for unavailable Survivor loser Rupert Boneham; Paul New...Read more
November 25, 2003
Cold Opening: Tom Ridge finks on Michael Jackson. Also, Dave has yet another rant about Paris Hilton, claiming that she won't be ...Read more
November 26, 2003
During Mailbag, Harold Larkin tries a new product, then, in honor of Thanksgiving, starts bleeding gravy; Mike Myers plugs The Cat in the Hat.
November 27, 2003
Dorothy (live via satellite) brags about her five grandkids, ranging between 32 years and one month in age, and again stumps Dave ...Read more
November 28, 2003
Felecia makes fun of Donny Osmond during "Stump The Band;" former "Dark Angel" star Jessica Alba plugs Honey; The Rapture performs...Read more
December 8, 2003
Rupert is almost omnipresent in the first half of the show, presenting footage of his trip to the Meadowlands for last week's Jets...Read more
December 9, 2003
Dave mentions that his son likes to suck his nose; Biff & staff decorate taxi cabs for Christmas; Danny DeVito plugs Big Fish.
December 10, 2003
During Mailbag, the voices in Alan's head result in the horrific demise of his precious ceramic figure collection. Also, upon rea...Read more
December 11, 2003
Episode 59 of Season 11 premiered on December 11, 2003
December 12, 2003
Dave announces that he's been invited to appear on Oprah (at long, long last), while Julia Roberts interrogates Dave for his inabi...Read more
December 15, 2003
It's a Late Show mini-reunion as former Broadway merchants Mujibur, Sirajul, and Joe G. join Rupert in decorating the Late Show Ch...Read more
December 16, 2003
Episode 62 of Season 11 premiered on December 16, 2003
December 17, 2003
During Mailbag, Dave tries to make sense out of "Saddam Hussein" (Gerard), while a reindeer takes a dump onstage. Also, Neve Camp...Read more
December 18, 2003
Episode 64 of Season 11 premiered on December 18, 2003
December 19, 2003
During "Audience Show & Tell," a man recites the names of all 50 states in alphabetical order in just fifteen seconds. Also, Gold...Read more
December 22, 2003
Dave mentions some strange advice his mother gave him about Harry: "Well, David, I think it would be nice if one day he joined a g...Read more
December 23, 2003
It's the annual "Holiday Night" on the Late Show: Paul does his impersonation of Cher singing "O Holy Night;" Jay Thomas successfu...Read more
January 5, 2004
Dave brings out Biff and thanks him, Paul, the USO and a variety of soldiers for making the Christmas Eve trip to Baghdad possible...Read more
January 6, 2004
Episode 69 of Season 11 premiered on January 6, 2004
January 7, 2004
Dave celebrate's Steph/Monty's birthday with a cake that reads "Happy Birthday Tammi!" Also, recent baseball Hall of Fame inducte...Read more
January 8, 2004
During his interview with Nathan Lane, Dave suggests to Paul that they should perform together in the musical "The Producers." Al...Read more
January 9, 2004
It's time for another round of "Stump the Band," and as usual Paul does his Carnac schtick; ten interns present the Top Ten; Billy...Read more
January 12, 2004
Dave goes on a rant about Jay Leno's appearance on CBS' "People's Choice Awards" home site, while Dick Gephardt presents the Top Ten.
January 13, 2004
Episode 74 of Season 11 premiered on January 13, 2004
January 14, 2004
Mailbag: Alan gets clobbered by an angry Irishman, George Clarke takes a shower with former basketball star Manute Bol, and Steph/...Read more
January 15, 2004
Throughout the night, foreigners tell jokes; Dave and Paul play a new game called "Mars or Nevada?" then come to agree that it's u...Read more
January 16, 2004
During "Audience Show & Tell," a woman from Texas shows off photos of her Chinese hairless in various costumes; Dave reads a fan l...Read more
January 19, 2004
Stephanie demonstrates her ex-boyfriend's lackluster dancing abilities once more; John McEnroe does the Top Ten and promotes his n...Read more
January 20, 2004
Singer-songwriter John Mayer sits in; Dave shows footage of Howard Dean's head exploding; in the latest edition of "Pat Farmer's G...Read more
January 21, 2004
Dave does a really bad Howard Dean impression; during Mailbag, Rupert puts a ruined slice of turkey in the soup of the day; Dave c...Read more
January 22, 2004
Dave shows several photos that answer the question "What's the Deal with Donald Trump's Hair?;" Howard Dean presents the Top Ten l...Read more
January 23, 2004
Al Franken comments on his trip to Iraq; Phantom Planet performs "Big Brat."
February 2, 2004
Dave mentions the passing of influential late night great Jack Paar; Biff introduces his annual "Biff at the Super Bowl" segment; ...Read more
February 3, 2004
Dave announces that after 22 years on the wagon, he would like to start drinking again, but only during the show. Later, he wishe...Read more
February 4, 2004
Dave mentions that water is not running in the building for the time being; during Mailbag, Pat Farmer tortures a stagehand with a...Read more
February 6, 2004
Dave recaps last night's accident on 53rd Street: snowboarder Tara Dakides slid off a landing platform and fell to the pavement. ...Read more
February 9, 2004
Dave chats with snowboarder Tara Dakides, whose accident during a demonstration on 53rd Street cancelled the taping of last Thursd...Read more
February 10, 2004
Rupert selects a 53rd Street Loser to play "What Did Merv Have For Lunch;" Drew Barrymore and Jack Hanna remain clothed during their segments.
February 11, 2004
Dave tries out a new catchphrase: "Ba da boom, ba da bing." Also, Steph/Monty dresses up a 1980s-era Olympic hockey player, and D...Read more
February 12, 2004
Throughout the night, the CBS Orchestra plays songs by Air Supply; Dave mentions that the continent of Australia has demanded to s...Read more
February 13, 2004
This week's "Will It Float?" item is a box of chocolates; Alec Baldwin and Sofia Coppola visit; Kylie Minogue performs "Red Blooded Women."
February 16, 2004
Dave makes fun of a new commercial, and the clip is repeated throughout the broadcast; during "Stupid Human Tricks," a man stuffs ...Read more
February 17, 2004
Leon Russell sits in; Dave is still fascinated by a quote from last night's film trailer ("If you need help, here I am") and repea...Read more
February 18, 2004
Mailbag: Steph/Monty/Smitty is dressed up as Dale Earnhardt, Jr., while "Senator John Kerry" (Gerard) brags about the perks of bei...Read more
February 19, 2004
Noted hypothermia expert Dr. Gordon Geisbrecht jumps into a tank of icewater to demonstrate its effects; the US Senate announces t...Read more
February 20, 2004
During "Audience Show & Tell," Dave meets a former White House intern; George Clarke fills in for Kiva "Grinder Girl" Kahl during ...Read more
February 23, 2004
Demolition demo (shut down by Hizzoner Bloomberg's office) on 53rd St. turns into Pat Farmer dropping stuff off the roof; Survivor...Read more
February 24, 2004
It's "Steve and Edie" night on the Late Show: Edie Falco promotes the upcoming fifth season of "The Sopranos;" Dave meets Steven B...Read more
February 25, 2004
Stephanie/Monty/Smitty is in dentist garb (and Dave-ordered model posture) for "CBS Mailbag;" Diane Sawyer gushes over Oprah Winfr...Read more
February 26, 2004
Dave shows an (bogus) political ad in which Dennis Kucinich announces he's marrying Lorenzo Lamas; in an all-dog edition of "Stupi...Read more
February 27, 2004
On "Audience Show & Tell," Dave make his contribution to an audience member's collection of gum chewed by celebrities; "Will It Fl...Read more
March 1, 2004
The studio audience votes Dave off the show, so Gaines orders Paul to take over during "Survivor Loser." When Dave reappears duri...Read more
March 2, 2004
National Turkey Calling champs are trotted out; Ryan Seacrest presents the "Top Ten Catch Phrases Ryan Seacrest Rejected Before 'S...Read more
March 3, 2004
During Mailbag, Biff goes to bed with a guy named Cameron Diaz; George Clarke fills in for Anna Jack on hula hoop; Alan admits to ...Read more
March 4, 2004
Dave announces that he's on steroids, then shows before-and-after photos to prove his point; Biff goes on a cruise; the outside ca...Read more
March 5, 2004
Twelve-year-old piano prodigy Chloe Pang plays Bach's "Goldberg Variations." Dave is almost brought to tears by the performance, ...Read more
March 15, 2004
Dave points out that for the nineteenth year in a row, the WMDB/CBS Orchestra will be the house band for the Rock n' Roll Hall of ...Read more
March 16, 2004
After two weeks of plugging their product, Dave shows a single Shick Quattro razor the company sent, and reads a very peculiar let...Read more
March 17, 2004
Episode 109 of Season 11 premiered on March 17, 2004
March 22, 2004
Cold opening: Tom Hanks gives Harry Letterman an Oscar, and Dave accepts it on his behalf. Later, the Ladykillers star gives the ...Read more
March 23, 2004
All-American basketball player Andre Barrett throws various items off the roof, aiming towards a basketball hoop at ground level, ...Read more
March 24, 2004
Mailbag: George Clarke's attempt at surgically losing weight is thwarted when some guy steals his clothes. Also, Blondie performs "Good Boys."
March 29, 2004
Throughout the night, Columbia University professor and 1999 Nobel laureate in economics Dr. Robert Mundell tells lame redneck jok...Read more
March 30, 2004
After weeks of shilling their product, Dave finally receives a thousand Schick Quattro razors in the mail, then promises to give t...Read more
March 31, 2004
Episode 115 of Season 11 premiered on March 31, 2004
April 1, 2004
A minor controversy that started earlier in the week is resolved by a very apologetic CNN anchorwoman (see recap). Also, Dave con...Read more
April 2, 2004
Audience Show & Tell: a husband and wife tandem demonstrates a neat trick involving a yo-yo and a shiny quarter. Also, Dave chats...Read more
April 6, 2004
The Top Ten list is now sponsored by rake-attack.com, while Bruce Willis shows off his new, stealthy, Trump-style hairpiece.
April 7, 2004
Episode 119 of Season 11 premiered on April 7, 2004
April 12, 2004
Alan brings a video of celebrity well-wishers for Dave's 57th birthday (just a tape of a fleeing Regis); it's "More With Les," as ...Read more
April 13, 2004
Biff makes his annual trip to Spring Training, where he for the second year in a row, he and Hideki Matsui perform Abbott & Costel...Read more
April 14, 2004
Mailbag: After noticing that a letter-writer misspelled his name, Paul comes with a homonym for his moniker, resulting in a rival ...Read more
April 15, 2004
In the "season finale" of "Trump or Monkey?," a dancer from the musical Hairspray wins an alleged trip to Acapulco; David Duchovny...Read more
April 16, 2004
Phil Mickelson brags about his victory at the 2004 Masters; James Lipton delivers Paul's cape.
April 26, 2004
al-Qaeda takes responsibility for Derek Jeter's batting slump; Dave resurrects his two favorite Cold Mountain sound clips; stuntma...Read more
April 27, 2004
Dave declares that the new mission statement for the Late Show will be "We are here for you. We'll make things better." Also, Rupe...Read more
April 28, 2004
Dave announces that he's going to be "more dynamic," resulting in spasm-like movements by him and Paul; to accompany Steph/Monty/S...Read more
April 29, 2004
The theater audience is given the option of either having Tom Hanks drop by or watch stock footage of a camel on skis. Dave claim...Read more
April 30, 2004
An audience member turns her hand 360 degrees; Hillary Clinton discusses her husband's book and the war in Iraq; The Roots perform...Read more
May 3, 2004
Episode 130 of Season 11 premiered on May 3, 2004
May 4, 2004
Nobel Economics Prize winner Robert Mundell tells "Yo Mama" jokes; a woman off the street pretends to be in an earthquake with Rup...Read more
May 5, 2004
Episode 132 of Season 11 premiered on May 5, 2004
May 6, 2004
Episode 133 of Season 11 premiered on May 6, 2004
May 7, 2004
Ten celebrity moms (including Dorothy and Gerard as "Betty Lou Roberts") present the Top Ten, and later the faux mother of Julia R...Read more
May 10, 2004
Dave announces that motorcyclist "Johnny McCoy" will be performing a very dangerous and complicated stunt out on 53rd Street, but ...Read more
May 11, 2004
Episode 136 of Season 11 premiered on May 11, 2004
May 12, 2004
Episode 137 of Season 11 premiered on May 12, 2004
May 13, 2004
Episode 138 of Season 11 premiered on May 13, 2004
May 14, 2004
A special edition of the show taped in the middle of the night. Dave arrives on horseback; vermin expert Robert Sullivan searches ...Read more
May 17, 2004
Episode 140 of Season 11 premiered on May 17, 2004
May 18, 2004
Chef Emil Castillo makes a $1000 frittata (read: omelet), and when completed, Dave smothers it with ketchup; Dave pays tribute to ...Read more
May 19, 2004
Dave gives Steph/Monty/Smitty another weird nickname ("Gunther") while baseball star Randy "Big Unit" Johnson presents a perfect game-themed Top Ten.
May 20, 2004
Episode 143 of Season 11 premiered on May 20, 2004
May 21, 2004
Dave claims he has a rare form of tuberculosis, and that a Dave stand-in is waiting backstage for when the time comes; Kiva "Grind...Read more
May 24, 2004
Dave's stand-in is still waiting for his cue; Dave demands to hear the airplane and Cold Mountain SFX again; the stars of The Sopr...Read more
May 25, 2004
Dave congratulates Sid McGinnis on becoming a grandfather; karate expert Leif Becker attempts to break 500 boards in a minute, but...Read more
May 26, 2004
Mailbag: Steph/Smitty/Gunther is dressed up as Rahal/Letterman racer Buddy Rice; the upcoming cable channel "Logo" declares the La...Read more
May 27, 2004
Dave announces that he's had another falling-out with CBS, which may or may not give him the justification to mock the network aga...Read more
May 28, 2004
A 1 1/2 pound Porterhouse steak is subjected to "Will It Float?" and despite Dave's scientific argument that a dead animal would m...Read more
June 7, 2004
Dave brags about his Indy 500 win last week; Alan's recap of the first game of the NBA Finals turns into a striptease; Bill Murray...Read more
June 8, 2004
In honor of one of tonight's guests (a spelling bee champ), Dave mentions that the most commonly used word in the English language...Read more
June 9, 2004
Dave and Paul have a heated discussion over who would win a fight- "badass" Kid Rock or "nerves of steel" Buddy Rice; during Mailb...Read more
June 10, 2004
In honor of his death earlier that day, Paul and the band performs Ray Charles' "What'd I Say"; Dave sends Matthew Broderick outsi...Read more
June 11, 2004
Jim Gaffigan comments on married life and becoming a father for the first time. Also, Paul Anka delivers Paul's cape for this Frid...Read more
June 14, 2004
Dave shows us another photo of Harry; Paris Hilton discusses The Simple Life and her now-infamous sex tape; Patti Scialfa (Mrs. Br...Read more
June 15, 2004
To further promote Popeye's Green Beans, Dave and Paul eat Popeye's chicken and give fun facts; Ben Stiller attempts to break wind...Read more
June 16, 2004
Episode 157 of Season 11 premiered on June 16, 2004
June 17, 2004
Episode 158 of Season 11 premiered on June 17, 2004
June 18, 2004
Michael Moore discusses his infamous speech at the 2003 Oscars and promotes Fahrenheit 9/11; Dave tries on Miss Universe's sash an...Read more
June 21, 2004
Throughout the night, George Clarke eats fish sticks on the roof to honor a certain band performing on the marquee; for the third ...Read more
June 22, 2004
Dave announces that he and Paul will be in this weekend's Gay Pride parade; past contestant Jennie Ford plays "Super Trump or Monk...Read more
June 23, 2004
Episode 162 of Season 11 premiered on June 23, 2004
June 24, 2004
During a "New Products" segment, Dave sinks his teeth into some charcoal briquets, which he swallows with mouthwash. Also, The Se...Read more
June 25, 2004
"Know Your Current Events" is played for the first time in over six months; Dave spills coffee on his lap, and Paul suggests hydro...Read more
June 28, 2004
Dave admits that after spending all weekend watching documentaries about building motorcycles, he wants a hog for himself. At the...Read more
June 29, 2004
A husband and wife combo plays the "Late Show Bill Clinton Memoir Challenge," in which they must find the name "Monica" in his new...Read more
June 30, 2004
Dave turns on the hose-cam again, shooting water at unsuspecting passersby; during Mailbag, Dave shows footage from the new Spider...Read more
July 1, 2004
Two lumberjacks compete against each other out on 53rd Street, while Will Ferrell shows Dave a home movie of his four-month-old "baby" (a sports car).
July 2, 2004
The musical talents of Paul, Felecia, and Bruce are laid to waste once more on "Stump the Band"; "Fat Spider-Man" (George Clarke) ...Read more
July 12, 2004
In the debut edition of "Where They Would Have Gone For Their Summer Vacation," Biff tells Dave that Charles Bronson would've gone...Read more
July 13, 2004
Dave continues to discuss motorcycles; Alan's baseball commentary is interrupted by the return of that guy who used to beat the da...Read more
July 14, 2004
Dave compares President Bush to Porky Pig; during Mailbag, a young, fairweather Letterman fan is thrown out of the theater; Hilary...Read more
July 15, 2004
Episode 173 of Season 11 premiered on July 15, 2004
July 16, 2004
Audience Show & Tell: Dave chats with a meteorologist from Connecticut who was once mentioned on "Know Your Current Events." Also...Read more
July 19, 2004
Dave gloats over Rahal/Letterman Racing's visit to the White House earlier in the day; three stagehands attempt to smear a camera ...Read more
July 20, 2004
In honor of the 35th anniversary of the moonwalk, it's time for a new game at Hello Deli called "Would You Like to Plant a Flag on...Read more
July 21, 2004
Episode 177 of Season 11 premiered on July 21, 2004
July 22, 2004
We watch news footage of Pete Rose's restaurant being looted of everything except a Late Show t-shirt; while addressing the Sandy ...Read more
July 23, 2004
An audience member from Cincinnati suspends a grape in air by blowing on it; Dave comments on Krispy Kreme's new doughnut shake, f...Read more
July 26, 2004
Episode 180 of Season 11 premiered on July 26, 2004
July 27, 2004
With the Olympics approaching, Dave reminds the audience that he's on steroids; a standby audience member calls up Regis and tells...Read more
July 28, 2004
A remarkably ornery Dave attempts to apologize to Regis via telephone but hangs up on him, then answers every question on CBS Mail...Read more
July 29, 2004
Biff tries unsuccessfully to interview Michael Moore; Natalie Portman talks about sleeping with her dog Charlie; Ambulance Ltd. performs "Primative."
July 30, 2004
Anton (still filling in for Paul) plays "Will It Float?" for the first time; Rosie Perez tells a funny story about an actor who sp...Read more
August 2, 2004
The guest chairs are replaced and Dave's desk has been altered; during "Who Asked For It?" an audience member vaporizes himself; P...Read more
August 3, 2004
Former President Clinton discusses a wide variety of topics with Dave, then signs a copy of his book for Harry. Also, Natalie Mer...Read more
August 4, 2004
Michael Bearden and Anton continue to fill in for Paul, prompting Dave to ask Anton how Paul would respond to some of his comments...Read more
August 5, 2004
Dave bids farewell to longtime writer Gerard Mulligan with a sitdown interview and a clip montage heavy on NBC-era footage.
August 6, 2004
Episode 189 of Season 11 premiered on August 6, 2004