Season 11 (2003)

Al Franken, Grant Paulsen
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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

Craig Kilborn, Dave Salmoni, Kings of Leon
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September 2, 2003

Kings of Leon perform their breakthrough hit, "Molly's Chambers."

Gen. Tommy Franks, Rodney Crowell
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September 3, 2003

Biff searches for celebrities on the street; recently retired General Tommy Franks looks back at his illustrious military career.

Nicolas Cage, Alton Brown
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September 4, 2003

"CBS Mailbag," including Stephanie dressed as Batman, "CBS Vice President of Late Night Programming Vinnie Favale," and "George W. Bush" (Gerard).

Whoopi Goldberg, Vic Henley, Ima Robot
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September 5, 2003

Paul's "Stump the Band" losing streak continues; Whoopi Goldberg promotes her new sitcom.

Andy Roddick, Jack Black, Warren Zevon*
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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

Salma Hayek, Chris Elliott
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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

Sharon Stone, The Raveonettes
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September 10, 2003

An opera singer performs in the hallway; the recently deceased Charles Bronson declares his candidacy for Governor of California; ...Read more

Regis Philbin, Seal
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September 11, 2003

Steph/Monty dresses up as Don Mattingly for CBS Mailbag; she closes the segment by playing catch with Dave.

Cuba Gooding Jr., Simon & Garfunkel
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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

Dr. Phil, David Bowie
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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

Ben Stiller, Elvis Costello
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September 23, 2003

Ben Stiller talks about his new movie, Duplex; Elvis Costello performs a song from his new CD, North.

The Rock, Lynne Cheney
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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

Colin Powell, Jennifer Garner
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September 25, 2003

Episode 14 of Season 11 premiered on September 25, 2003

Joe Pantaliano, Kevin Nealon, Outkast
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September 26, 2003

Stephanie is Peter Pan for "CBS Mailbag;" "Joey Pants" promotes "The Handler;" Kevin Nealon; Outkast sings "Hey Ya."

Denzel Washington, New York Philharmonic
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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

Tom Cavanagh, Ray Wald, Dido
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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

Tim Robbins, Sting
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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

Stupid Human Tricks, Lisa Kudrow, R.E.M.
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October 2, 2003

Steph/Monty dresses as a letter carrier for "Know Your Current Events;" R.E.M. performs "Bad Day."

Robin Williams, Summerwind Skippers
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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

Jessica Simpson, Rufus Wainwright
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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

Uma Thurman, Ricky Gervais, Renee Fleming
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October 7, 2003

Episode 22 of Season 11 premiered on October 7, 2003

Amy Sedaris, Tom Dreesen, Anthony Hamilton
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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

George Clooney, Merle Haggard
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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

Charlie Sheen, John Mayer
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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

Halle Berry, Lance Armstrong
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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

John Cusack, Scott Dixon, Hot Hot Heat
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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

Katie Holmes, Brian Greene, Jonny Lang
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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

Dustin Hoffman, Jamie Oliver
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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.

Darrell Hammond, Radiohead
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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."

Kiefer Sutherland, Emmylou Harris
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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

Courteney Cox, Doris Roberts
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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

Keanu Reeves, Sue Johanson
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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

Eric McCormack, Dante Hall
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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

Pamela Anderson, Amanda Lollar, Bubba Sparxx
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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

Ashley Judd, Richard Belzer, Sarah McLachlan
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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

Regis Philbin, Amy Brenneman
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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

Will Ferrell, Jack McKeon, Lyle Lovett
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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

Howard Stern, Iggy Pop with Sum 41
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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

Lauren Graham, Paul Tracey, Wyclef Jean
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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

Norm MacDonald, Jack Hannah
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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

Madonna, Chris Elliot
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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

Tom Brokaw, Dolly Parton
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November 12, 2003

Episode 43 of Season 11 premiered on November 12, 2003

Russell Crowe, Pink
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November 13, 2003

A sheep herder walks into the theater with his flock along side him; Pink sings "Trouble."

Jessica Lynch, Shelby Lynne
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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

Stupid Pet Tricks, Cate Blanchett
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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

Dakota Fanning, Rocco DiSpirito, Cast of Wicked
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November 18, 2003

An arm-wresting challenge is held at Hello Deli; child actress Dakota Fanning plugs "The Cat in the Hat."

Alec Baldwin, Freddy Adu, Cyndi Lauper
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November 19, 2003

Episode 48 of Season 11 premiered on November 19, 2003

Wesley Clark
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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

Robert Downey Jr., Joss Stone
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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

Paul Newman, Clay Aiken
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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

Tom Ridge, Puddle of Mudd
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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

Mike Myers, Jay-Z
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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.

Tom Arnold, Moby
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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

Jessica Alba, Wendy Liebman, The Rapture
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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

Matt Damon, Jack Johnson and G. Love
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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

Danny DeVito, Tim Russert
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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.

Amanda Peet, Barry Sonnenfeld
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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

Kirsten Dunst, Rod Stewart
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December 11, 2003

Episode 59 of Season 11 premiered on December 11, 2003

Julia Roberts, Alkaline Trio
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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

Liv Tyler, John Witherspoon, Alicia Keys
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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

Barbara Walters, Sandra Diaz-Twine
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December 16, 2003

Episode 62 of Season 11 premiered on December 16, 2003

Neve Campbell, Wellwater Conspiracy
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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

Bonnie Hunt, Dave Matthews
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December 18, 2003

Episode 64 of Season 11 premiered on December 18, 2003

Charlize Theron, Dave Matthews
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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

Steve Martin, Shannon Eis
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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

Renee Zellweger, Darlene Love
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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

Jennifer Aniston, Ryan Adams
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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

Jennifer Connelly, Christopher Paolini
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January 6, 2004

Episode 69 of Season 11 premiered on January 6, 2004

Eddie Griffin, Marv Albert
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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

Nathan Lane, Ruben Studdard
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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

Billy Bob Thornton
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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

Patricia Heaton, Kate Bosworth
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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.

Jeff Daniels, Isaiah Thomas, The Shins
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January 13, 2004

Episode 74 of Season 11 premiered on January 13, 2004

Bette Midler, Howie Day
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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

Dave Chapelle, Carmen Electra
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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

Christina Aquilera, Gary Muledeer
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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

Jessica Simpson & Nick Lachey, Al Green
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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

Ashton Kutcher, Paula Abdul
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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

Kristin Davis, Joe Simpson
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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

Matthew Broderick, Jim Garvin
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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

Al Franken, Jake Johannsen, Phantom Planet
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January 23, 2004

Al Franken comments on his trip to Iraq; Phantom Planet performs "Big Brat."

Regis Philbin, The Thrills
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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

Harry Connick Jr., Sean Astin
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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

Bill Belichick, Cindy Crawford
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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

Hilary Swank, Todd Barry, Nellie McKay
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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

Dr. Phil, Tara Dakides, Clip of The Beatles
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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

Drew Barrymore, Jack Hanna
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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.

Adam Sandler, Eve
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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

Bill Murray, Jermaine O'Neal
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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

Alec Baldwin, Sofia Coppola, Kylie Minogue
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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."

Stupid Human Tricks, Ray Romano, Kayne West
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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

Kelly Ripa, Lindsay Lohan
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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

Ashley Judd, Ben Harper
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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

Gordon Geisbrecht, Sarah Jessica Parker, Nelly Furtado
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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

Amber Tamblyn, Brian Regan, Leona Naess
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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

Jeff Goldblum, Norah Jones
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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

Edie Falco, Steven Bailey, Edie Brickell
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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

Diane Sawyer, Benjamin McKenzie
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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

Stupid Pet Tricks, Tim Robbins, Evanescence
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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

Bill Cosby, Toby Lightman
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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

Anne Heche, Cee-Lo
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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

Turkey Callers, Julia Stiles, Jessica Simpson
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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

Ben Stiller, Robert Rudolph and The Family Band
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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

Viggo Mortensen, Sting, Bill Murray
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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

Charles Grodin, Chloe Pang
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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

Jim Carrey, Steve Winwood
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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

Kate Winslet, Bruce McCall, The Vines
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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

Courtney Love
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March 17, 2004

Episode 109 of Season 11 premiered on March 17, 2004

Tom Hanks, N.E.R.D.
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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

Jamie Foxx, Al Franken
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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

Ricky Gervais, Blondie
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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."

Janet Jackson, John Mayer
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March 29, 2004

Throughout the night, Columbia University professor and 1999 Nobel laureate in economics Dr. Robert Mundell tells lame redneck jok...Read more

Matthew Perry, Lou Reed
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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

Johnny Knoxville, Sahr Singh, The Walkmen
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March 31, 2004

Episode 115 of Season 11 premiered on March 31, 2004

The Rock, Liz Phair
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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

Tyler Crotty, Michael Imperioli, Jim Gaffigan
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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

Bruce Willis, Renee Askins
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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.

Jimmy Fallon, Anne Hathaway, Usher
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April 7, 2004

Episode 119 of Season 11 premiered on April 7, 2004

Billy Crystal, Alex Rodriguez
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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

Chris Rock, The Upside Down Act
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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

Amy Sedaris, Damien Rice
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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

David Duchovny, Chris Russo
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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

Phil Mickelson, Kathryn Morris, Patti Smith
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April 16, 2004

Phil Mickelson brags about his victory at the 2004 Masters; James Lipton delivers Paul's cape.

Megan Mullally, Eli Manning, Diana Krall
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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

Andy Richter, Davy Rothbart, Mary Chapin Carpenter
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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

Julianne Moore, Robert Klein, Todd Rundgren
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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

Kelly Ripa, Jennie Finch
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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

Hillary Clinton, The Roots
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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

Stupid Pet Tricks, David Spade, Loretta Lynn & Jack White
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May 3, 2004

Episode 130 of Season 11 premiered on May 3, 2004

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Adam Brody
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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

Kate Beckinsale, Sue Johanson
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May 5, 2004

Episode 132 of Season 11 premiered on May 5, 2004

Diving Dogs, Tina Fey, Morgan Spurlock
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May 6, 2004

Episode 133 of Season 11 premiered on May 6, 2004

Kelsey Grammar, Orchestra Baobob with Trey Anastasio and Dave Matthews
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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

Amber Brkich, Regis Philbin, Black-Eyed Peas
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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

David Hyde Pierce, David Byrne
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May 11, 2004

Episode 136 of Season 11 premiered on May 11, 2004

John McCain, Tom Dreesen
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May 12, 2004

Episode 137 of Season 11 premiered on May 12, 2004

Stupid Pet Tricks, Hugh Jackman
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May 13, 2004

Episode 138 of Season 11 premiered on May 13, 2004

Amy Sedaris, Modest Mouse
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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

Antonio Banderas, Alanis Morrisette
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May 17, 2004

Episode 140 of Season 11 premiered on May 17, 2004

Charlie Sheen, Jack Hanna
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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

Kiefer Sutherland, Incubus
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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.

Kate Hudons, Outkast
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May 20, 2004

Episode 143 of Season 11 premiered on May 20, 2004

Ellen DeGeneres, The Strokes
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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

Nicole Kidman, Avril Lavigne
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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

Dennis Quaid, Velvet Revolver
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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

Mandy Moore, Nate Erwin, Counting Crows
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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

Darrell Hammond, blink-182
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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

Andy Dick, Bob Woodward
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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

Bill Murray, P.J. Harvey
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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

Bette Midler, David Tidmarsh
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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

Buddy Rice, Christopher Walken, Kid Rock
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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

Matthew Broderick, Jamie Cullum
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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

P. Diddy, Jim Gaffigan
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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

Paris Hilton, Patti Scalfa
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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

Ben Stiller, Beastie Boys
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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

Chauncey Billups, Dana Carvey, Wilco
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June 16, 2004

Episode 157 of Season 11 premiered on June 16, 2004

Vince Vaughn, Margaret Cho
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June 17, 2004

Episode 158 of Season 11 premiered on June 17, 2004

Michael Moore, Jennifer Hawkins, Los Lobos
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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

Larry Brown, Sean Hayes, Phish
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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

Kevin Kline, Nicole Richie
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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

David Alan Grier, Britton Keeshan, the Von Bondies
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June 23, 2004

Episode 162 of Season 11 premiered on June 23, 2004

Kid Inventors, Shawn Wayans, Secret Machines
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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

Bonnie Hunt, Dylan Moran
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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

Piedmont Bird Callers, Kirsten Dunst, Chris Robinson
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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

Keira Knightly, Joseph Wilson
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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

Ethan Hawke, Jon Heder
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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

Will Ferrell, Dashboard Confessional
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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).

Christina Applegate, David Sedaris
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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

Kristin Davis, Ali G
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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

Will Smith, Jet
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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

Hilary Duff, Jonathan Ames
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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

Cedric the Entertainer, Laird Hamilton
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July 15, 2004

Episode 173 of Season 11 premiered on July 15, 2004

Julianna Marguiles, Bob Sarlatte, Ashlee Simpson
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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

Denzel Washington, Jim Rome
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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

Halley Berry, Maria Mena
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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

Sharon Stone, Yeah Yeah Yeahs
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July 21, 2004

Episode 177 of Season 11 premiered on July 21, 2004

Matt Damon, Carmelo Anthony, The Hives
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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

Brittany Murphy, Paula Poundstone
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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

Holly Hunter, US Olympic Synchronized Swimming Team
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July 26, 2004

Episode 180 of Season 11 premiered on July 26, 2004

John McEnroe, Zach Braff
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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

Bob Newhart, 213 with Snoop Dogg
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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

Natalie Portman, Ambulance LTD
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July 29, 2004

Biff tries unsuccessfully to interview Michael Moore; Natalie Portman talks about sleeping with her dog Charlie; Ambulance Ltd. performs "Primative."

Rosie Perez, Greg Giraldo
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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

Pamela Anderson, Al Franken
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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

Bill Clinton, Natalie Merchant
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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

Tom Cruise, Dax Shepard
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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

Gerard Mulligan, Jada Pinkett Smith, Jessica Simpson
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August 5, 2004

Dave bids farewell to longtime writer Gerard Mulligan with a sitdown interview and a clip montage heavy on NBC-era footage.

Tommy Franks, Greg Giraldo
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August 6, 2004

Episode 189 of Season 11 premiered on August 6, 2004