August 23, 2004
Dave points out that CBS is airng stock footage of a guy wresting an ostrich to compete with NBC's Olympic coverage; director Chri...Read more
August 24, 2004
Dave has difficulty explaining to Paul what exactly animal photographer Sam Easterson does; Dave shows another out-of-focus clip f...Read more
August 25, 2004
""CBS Mailbag"" features Dave getting friendly with U.S. Olympic volleyball stars Kerri Walsh & Misty May (bogus), Alan Kalter's "...Read more
August 26, 2004
Episode 4 of Season 12 premiered on August 26, 2004
August 27, 2004
A man from Pennsylvania turns himself into a human jack o'lantern on ""Audience Show & Tell;"" ten U.S. Olympians present the Top ...Read more
August 30, 2004
Osama bin Laden announces that he wants to replace Craig Kilborn as host of the Late Late Show; Dave celebrates 11 years at CBS wi...Read more
August 31, 2004
Episode 7 of Season 12 premiered on August 31, 2004
September 1, 2004
Episode 8 of Season 12 premiered on September 1, 2004
September 2, 2004
Episode 9 of Season 12 premiered on September 2, 2004
September 3, 2004
Jane Pauley promotes her new book, talk show, and bipolar disorder.
September 6, 2004
Dave brags about working on Labor Day; like it does every year, a runaway taxi ruins the staff Labor Day barbecue (and runs over A...Read more
September 7, 2004
At Hello Deli: Rupert selects a contestant to play the ""Late Show Heart Bypass Scramble;"" Regis promotes his new standards CD; A...Read more
September 8, 2004
""CBS Mailbag"" introduces Rupert's new ""girlfriend,"" answers the question, ""Does Dave ever sing?"" and features Alan's message...Read more
September 9, 2004
Biff spends the day at New York-Presbyterian Hospital with Dr. Lou Arrone; an educational segment with Alan and an animated rodent...Read more
September 10, 2004
Dave and Drew Barrymore discuss their long-dormant drinking problems; amputee Aron Ralston returns to the show to promote his new book.
September 20, 2004
Dave comments on the CBS News scandal; John Kerry performs the Top Ten and gets grilled by Dave; Green Day performs ""American Idiot.""
September 21, 2004
Stand-ins for Dave and Dr. Phil stand in the gallows; in honor of a recent stunt on Oprah, everyone in the audience gets an automo...Read more
September 22, 2004
Nobel prize winner Professor Robert A. Mundell reads aloud from Paris Hilton's book; Kelly Ripa; poker champion Annie Duke; Elvis ...Read more
September 23, 2004
Episode 19 of Season 12 premiered on September 23, 2004
September 24, 2004
Episode 20 of Season 12 premiered on September 24, 2004
September 27, 2004
As it does every season, Alan's hair changes colors; Dave comments on Conan O'Brien's promotion to hosting The Tonight Show in 20...Read more
September 28, 2004
Dave mentions Paul's line of handbags again, while John Goodman promotes ""Father of the Pride"" and ""Center of the Universe.""
September 29, 2004
Live via satellite, Rupert plays bingo; Dave shows a photo of Harry shaking hands with one of the Stangel brothers; Tony ruins the...Read more
September 30, 2004
Episode 24 of Season 12 premiered on September 30, 2004
October 1, 2004
CBS Mailbag: Dave shows an ad for Martha Stewart's farewell show, then has a heart-to-heart with ""Pete Rose"" (Gerard); magician ...Read more
October 4, 2004
Dave has another rant about Jay Leno's five-year notice to NBC; an autumn in New York quiz; a still graphic acknowledges the passi...Read more
October 5, 2004
""Mount Late Show"" erupts repeatedly in the backdrop; a schoolmarm plays ""Would You Like to Touch the Meat?""; Mario Andretti presents the Top Ten.
October 6, 2004
Episode 28 of Season 12 premiered on October 6, 2004
October 7, 2004
""Know Your Current Events;"" Donald Trump plays (and wins) ""Trump Or Monkey;"" SpaceShipOne pilot Brian Binnie; Minnie Driver si...Read more
October 8, 2004
During ""CBS Mailbag,"" Dave promotes the new Late Show newsletter, which includes an Alan Kalter centerfold; Brooke Shields visit...Read more
October 11, 2004
Episode 31 of Season 12 premiered on October 11, 2004
October 12, 2004
Live via satellite, Martha Stewart gets caught in a prison catfight; an NYU student plays ""Guess the Bulge"" at Hello Deli; Jorda...Read more
October 13, 2004
Dave has a new favorite phrase (""We must protect this house!"") while J.Lo promotes the remake of the Japanese romantic comedy Shall We Dance?
October 14, 2004
Episode 34 of Season 12 premiered on October 14, 2004
October 15, 2004
""CBS Mailbag"" with CBS holding auditions for Dave's replacement, George Clarke learning to play drums and Gerard Mulligan return...Read more
October 18, 2004
Episode 36 of Season 12 premiered on October 18, 2004
October 19, 2004
Episode 37 of Season 12 premiered on October 19, 2004
October 20, 2004
Sarah Michelle Gellar plugs The Grudge; 2004 Indy Racing League Champion Tony Kanaan visits; Sparta performs.
October 21, 2004
""Stump The Band;"" live via satellite, Martha Stewart gets caught in yet another catfight; Curt Schilling presents the Top Ten; D...Read more
October 22, 2004
Dave's annual (and quite early) look at ""Halloween Costumes;"" George Clarke with a premature reminder about the end of Daylight ...Read more
November 1, 2004
Dave plugs his and Paul's (bogus) ""Decision 2004 Election Showdown Countdown Vote 2004 Democracy Corner"" for tomorrow night's el...Read more
November 3, 2004
Dave, Alan, Paul and George Clarke all comment on Bush's reelection; Tom Brokaw wishes Harry a happy first birthday; Dave flirts w...Read more
November 4, 2004
""Know Your Current Events;"" an 882 pound pumpkin is exploded on 53rd St.; Rosie Perez is tricked (once) by Dave into mentioning ...Read more
November 5, 2004
""CBS Mailbag;"" Al Franken explains the Electoral College to Dave; Kristen Bell visits; Project Bandaloop's performance is postpo...Read more
November 8, 2004
The annual run-through by NYC Marathon winners; Ball State University sophomore Ryan Carney adds to his Late Show tattoo collectio...Read more
November 9, 2004
Episode 46 of Season 12 premiered on November 9, 2004
November 10, 2004
Episode 47 of Season 12 premiered on November 10, 2004
November 11, 2004
Episode 48 of Season 12 premiered on November 11, 2004
November 12, 2004
During Mailbag, Rupert admits to learning how flirt with women from Bill O'Reilly; Canadian-born TV actress Evangeline Lilly hugs ...Read more
November 15, 2004
Episode 50 of Season 12 premiered on November 15, 2004
November 16, 2004
Dave experiments with new camera angles by sitting on the edge of his desk; live in the green room, we meet a man who has collecte...Read more
November 17, 2004
Episode 52 of Season 12 premiered on November 17, 2004
November 18, 2004
Dave shows a faux ad for a 1,420-calorie cheeseburger at Hardee's (""Warning: Do Not Eat""); Howard Stern likens himself to Oprah;...Read more
November 19, 2004
Episode 54 of Season 12 premiered on November 19, 2004
November 22, 2004
Episode 55 of Season 12 premiered on November 22, 2004
November 23, 2004
A telenovela catfight turns into a Pistons-Pacers basketball game; Rupert and a woman from Alabama drop fake turkeys off the top o...Read more
November 24, 2004
In honor of Thanksgiving, Dave detonates a cannon filled with stuffing; Whoopi Goldberg promotes her one-woman Broadway show; Mari...Read more
November 25, 2004
Via satellite from Indianapolis: The annual Thanksgiving pie-guess with Dave's mom (and dinner guest Marv Albert); Natalie Portman...Read more
November 26, 2004
During Mailbag, CBS suit Vinnie Favale announces a stricter policy on vulgarity on the network that may work to Dave's disadvantag...Read more
November 29, 2004
Tonight's ""Spanish Soap Opera Highlight of the Night"" seems to include a round of ""Got Your Nose,"" while Twiggy the Waterskiin...Read more
November 30, 2004
Episode 61 of Season 12 premiered on November 30, 2004
December 1, 2004
Episode 62 of Season 12 premiered on December 1, 2004
December 2, 2004
""Stump the Band"" continues to mystify Paul and company; Dave chats with Sharon Reed, the Ohio-based TV reporter who stripped nak...Read more
December 3, 2004
Episode 64 of Season 12 premiered on December 3, 2004
December 13, 2004
As they do every year, Rupert, Joe G, Mujibur, and Sirajul place their edible ""angel"" on top of the Late Show Christmas tree; Ji...Read more
December 14, 2004
Episode 66 of Season 12 premiered on December 14, 2004
December 15, 2004
Adam Sandler promotes Spanglish and performs his rendition of Warren Zevon's ""Werewolves of London;"" Shannon Eis with a look at ...Read more
December 16, 2004
""America's Next Top Model"" winner Eva presents the Top Ten; Kate Beckinsale pushes The Aviator; Ciara performs with Missy Elliott.
December 17, 2004
Episode 69 of Season 12 premiered on December 17, 2004
December 20, 2004
Episode 70 of Season 12 premiered on December 20, 2004
December 21, 2004
Episode 71 of Season 12 premiered on December 21, 2004
December 22, 2004
Dave's monologue is interupted by a surprise appearance from Billy Crystal (promoting the one-man Broadway show ""700 Sundays""); ...Read more
December 23, 2004
Episode 73 of Season 12 premiered on December 23, 2004
January 3, 2005
Dave wishes everyone a happy new year, then accentuates his goals for 2005 (he plans to use the word ""snarky"" more often); ""Bif...Read more
January 4, 2005
Episode 75 of Season 12 premiered on January 4, 2005
January 5, 2005
Episode 76 of Season 12 premiered on January 5, 2005
January 6, 2005
Episode 77 of Season 12 premiered on January 6, 2005
January 7, 2005
A shocking message from Dubya; Dave contines his use of all the following: carbs, steroids and the word ""snarky;"" ""Celebrity Re...Read more
January 10, 2005
Episode 79 of Season 12 premiered on January 10, 2005
January 11, 2005
Episode 80 of Season 12 premiered on January 11, 2005
January 12, 2005
Rudy Giuliani talks baseball; 11-year-old percussion prodigy Daniel Banks hits the skins; Dave's stand-in finally gets his moment in the spotlight.
January 13, 2005
Episode 82 of Season 12 premiered on January 13, 2005
January 14, 2005
Amy Sedaris laments the death of her imaginary boyfriend; Andy Kindler performs stand-up.
January 17, 2005
Dave calls up Patriots fan -- and ""D Fence"" guy -- Gary Wren, who drops an ""F bomb;"" Rupert learns karate at Tiger Schulmann's...Read more
January 18, 2005
Episode 85 of Season 12 premiered on January 18, 2005
January 19, 2005
Episode 86 of Season 12 premiered on January 19, 2005
January 20, 2005
""Stump The Band;"" Dave shows off his ""baby Borg"" trophy; Robert Downey, Jr. instructs Dave on the finer points of bil jee and ...Read more
January 21, 2005
""Late Show Week in Review"": On a special episode of the controversial Fox show ""Who's Your Daddy?"" the contestant's biological...Read more
January 31, 2005
Dave's first new show following the death of Johnny Carson is an hour-long tribute, featuring clips of Johnny's appearances on bot...Read more
February 1, 2005
Episode 90 of Season 12 premiered on February 1, 2005
February 2, 2005
Episode 91 of Season 12 premiered on February 2, 2005
February 3, 2005
Episode 92 of Season 12 premiered on February 3, 2005
February 4, 2005
Episode 93 of Season 12 premiered on February 4, 2005
February 7, 2005
Episode 94 of Season 12 premiered on February 7, 2005
February 8, 2005
Dave shows ""actual"" footage of the Hubble Telescope; Bollywood superstar Aishwarya Rai promotes Bride and Prejudice; 3 Doors Dow...Read more
February 9, 2005
Episode 96 of Season 12 premiered on February 9, 2005
February 10, 2005
Episode 97 of Season 12 premiered on February 10, 2005
February 11, 2005
During ""Week in Review,"" Alan previews the Grammys by singing Tone Luc's ""Wild Thing;"" ten divorce attorneys present the Top T...Read more
February 14, 2005
Episode 99 of Season 12 premiered on February 14, 2005
February 15, 2005
Episode 100 of Season 12 premiered on February 15, 2005
February 16, 2005
Episode 101 of Season 12 premiered on February 16, 2005
February 17, 2005
Episode 102 of Season 12 premiered on February 17, 2005
February 18, 2005
Episode 103 of Season 12 premiered on February 18, 2005
February 21, 2005
Competitive eater ""Crazy Legs"" Conti attempts to break the world's oyster-eating record in the lobby of The Ed; ""Stupid Pet Tri...Read more
February 22, 2005
Dave demands to be grilled on the annual Barbara Walters Oscar special, but only if he does the interview with Oprah by his side; ...Read more
February 23, 2005
Giant rats attack Christo's Gates; Dave comes up with a number of synonyms for inhaling marijuana; Alan editorializes on President...Read more
February 24, 2005
Episode 107 of Season 12 premiered on February 24, 2005
February 25, 2005
""Late Show Week in Review"": Dubya (mis)pronounces ""nuclear"" five different ways, while a Flashdancers employee dances around o...Read more
February 28, 2005
Snowmobiling great Jay Quinlan performs stunts on 53rd Street; actor-cum-wrester Dwayne ""The Rock"" Johnston promotes Be Cool; So...Read more
March 1, 2005
""Would You Like To Take A Ride On A Dog Sled?"" on 53rd Street; Kirstie Alley wants to become promiscuous and discusses her new s...Read more
March 2, 2005
2004 Indianapolis 500 champion Buddy Rice with ""Top Ten Reasons I Love Racing;"" Vin Diesel talks about his dog, and his new film...Read more
March 3, 2005
Episode 112 of Season 12 premiered on March 3, 2005
March 4, 2005
Outgoing CBS anchorman Dan Rather looks back at his fifty years in broadcasting and the scandal that prematurely ended his career.
March 14, 2005
Episode 114 of Season 12 premiered on March 14, 2005
March 15, 2005
Episode 115 of Season 12 premiered on March 15, 2005
March 16, 2005
Dave is able to work the phrase ""needlessly circuitous"" into the interview with Amanda Peet, plus he admires her profile; Alan g...Read more
March 21, 2005
Dave thanks the FBI and the Montana police for their efforts following a botched kidnapping involving his son last week; Pat Farme...Read more
March 22, 2005
Jessica Alba plugs Sin City and performs a lasso demonstration with Dave; staffer Susan Hum is reluctant to explain string theory;...Read more
March 23, 2005
""On Sale Now"" (a variation on ""New Products"") includes room-temperature sushi and flammable curtains; Pat and Kenny read a tra...Read more
March 28, 2005
Episode 120 of Season 12 premiered on March 28, 2005
March 29, 2005
Episode 121 of Season 12 premiered on March 29, 2005
March 30, 2005
Episode 122 of Season 12 premiered on March 30, 2005
March 31, 2005
An audience member walks on her hands, wrap her legs around Dave, and pulls herself up; Dave shows a clip from the NBC soap ""Pass...Read more
April 1, 2005
Roof problems at the theater results in rainwater onstage; Dave worries over Dengue fever; ""Will It Float?"" hits a snag when a b...Read more
April 5, 2005
Episode 125 of Season 12 premiered on April 5, 2005
April 6, 2005
Dave explains how he cut his finger with a cheese grater, then confesses to having a great admiration for lesbians; in her first a...Read more
April 11, 2005
Dave and Paul are quizzed about tax exemptions; a bearded Robin Williams discusses everything from Dave's jury duty to welding; Ma...Read more
April 12, 2005
Episode 128 of Season 12 premiered on April 12, 2005
April 13, 2005
One day after his 58th birthday, waffles are hucked at the audience. Quote Dave: ""Why do I need joke writers when I have waffles...Read more
April 14, 2005
Episode 130 of Season 12 premiered on April 14, 2005
April 15, 2005
A lucky motorist wins $100 worth of free gasoline, which is spent up in less than five seconds; Alan has another hissy fit, this t...Read more
April 25, 2005
Episode 132 of Season 12 premiered on April 25, 2005
April 26, 2005
Tonight's clip from the NBC serial ""Passions"" features a monkey comforting a middle-aged woman; Dave meets the employees of Ange...Read more
April 27, 2005
Episode 134 of Season 12 premiered on April 27, 2005
April 28, 2005
Episode 135 of Season 12 premiered on April 28, 2005
April 29, 2005
Cold opening: Dave runs into a nude (yet blurred) Teri Hatcher who's locked out of her dressing room; ""Late Show Week In Review""...Read more
May 2, 2005
Throughout the night, wax figures of celebrities that refuse to appear on the show are rolled onstage. One stagehand accidentally...Read more
May 3, 2005
Episode 138 of Season 12 premiered on May 3, 2005
May 4, 2005
Episode 139 of Season 12 premiered on May 4, 2005
May 5, 2005
Live via satellite, Dorothy Letterman performs the Top Ten; in honor of Cinco De Mayo, a city bus crashes into a giant pinata; Kas...Read more
May 6, 2005
Like he does every Kentucky Derby weekend, Dave calls up Dave Johnson to hear him say ""...and down the stretch they come!""; Chri...Read more
May 9, 2005
Episode 142 of Season 12 premiered on May 9, 2005
May 10, 2005
Episode 143 of Season 12 premiered on May 10, 2005
May 11, 2005
Episode 144 of Season 12 premiered on May 11, 2005
May 12, 2005
Episode 145 of Season 12 premiered on May 12, 2005
May 13, 2005
Episode 146 of Season 12 premiered on May 13, 2005
May 16, 2005
Episode 147 of Season 12 premiered on May 16, 2005
May 17, 2005
Ben Stiller and Shelly Fairchild stop by. Also, Top Ten with Britney Spears and Kevin Federline.
May 18, 2005
Episode 149 of Season 12 premiered on May 18, 2005
May 19, 2005
Episode 150 of Season 12 premiered on May 19, 2005
May 20, 2005
Episode 151 of Season 12 premiered on May 20, 2005
May 23, 2005
Episode 152 of Season 12 premiered on May 23, 2005
May 24, 2005
Episode 153 of Season 12 premiered on May 24, 2005
May 25, 2005
Episode 154 of Season 12 premiered on May 25, 2005
June 6, 2005
Cedric The Entertainer; Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon; musical guests The Black Eyed Peas.
June 8, 2005
Russell Crowe; Paul Anka.
June 9, 2005
Katie Holmes; musical group Shout Out Louds.
June 10, 2005
Al Franken; Ellen Pompeo.
June 13, 2005
Nicole Kidman; Foo Fighters.
June 14, 2005
Dan Aykroyd; Bill Scheft; musician Mike Doughty.
June 15, 2005
Denis Leary; Alanis Morissette.
June 16, 2005
BIll Clinton; Ringo Starr.
June 17, 2005
Mark Wahlberg; racing driver Juan Pablo Montoya.
June 20, 2005
Christopher Walken; U.S. Open golf champion Michael Campbell; musical guest Billy Corgan.
June 21, 2005
Lindsay Lohan; sports commentator Chris ""Mad Dog"" Russo.
June 22, 2005
Michael Keaton (""Herbie Fully Loaded""); author David Sedaris.
June 23, 2005
Tom Cruise (""War of the Worlds""); musical guest Ben Folds.
June 24, 2005
Tim Robbins promotes ""War of the Worlds;"" the Purina Junior Agility Dog Challgenge is briefly subjected to controversy; comedian...Read more
June 27, 2005
Actor Jeff Goldblum; musical guests Sleater-Kinney.
June 28, 2005
Piedmont Bird Callers; Julian McMahon (""Fantastic Four""); musician Raul Midon.
June 29, 2005
Tom Brokaw; actress Dakota Fanning.
June 30, 2005
Actress Jennifer Connelly; musical group Eels.
July 1, 2005
Michael Chiklis; comedian Gary Mule Deer; new summer toys with Shannon Eis.
July 18, 2005
Episode 175 of Season 12 premiered on July 18, 2005
July 19, 2005
Episode 176 of Season 12 premiered on July 19, 2005
July 20, 2005
Episode 177 of Season 12 premiered on July 20, 2005
July 21, 2005
Episode 178 of Season 12 premiered on July 21, 2005
July 22, 2005
Episode 179 of Season 12 premiered on July 22, 2005
July 25, 2005
Episode 180 of Season 12 premiered on July 25, 2005
July 26, 2005
Episode 181 of Season 12 premiered on July 26, 2005
July 27, 2005
Kelly Preston, Jeff Altman and Aimee Mann
July 28, 2005
Episode 183 of Season 12 premiered on July 28, 2005
July 29, 2005
Episode 184 of Season 12 premiered on July 29, 2005
August 1, 2005
Episode 185 of Season 12 premiered on August 1, 2005
August 2, 2005
Episode 186 of Season 12 premiered on August 2, 2005
August 3, 2005
Episode 187 of Season 12 premiered on August 3, 2005
August 4, 2005
Episode 188 of Season 12 premiered on August 4, 2005
August 5, 2005
Episode 189 of Season 12 premiered on August 5, 2005
August 8, 2005
Episode 190 of Season 12 premiered on August 8, 2005
August 9, 2005
Episode 191 of Season 12 premiered on August 9, 2005
August 10, 2005
Episode 192 of Season 12 premiered on August 10, 2005
August 11, 2005
Episode 193 of Season 12 premiered on August 11, 2005
August 12, 2005
Episode 194 of Season 12 premiered on August 12, 2005