Season 8 (2000)

Wesley Snipes, Dido
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August 21, 2000

Dave shows that he has a bandaged finger, claiming that he got a poison gas sensor alarm at his house over the weekend. He later ...Read more

Jon Favreau, Stone Temple Pilots
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August 22, 2000

Dave shows a supposed clip of the Bushes applauding Al Gore's acceptance speech. Later, several of Joe G's customers participate ...Read more

Jack Hanna, Wyclef Jean, Survivor Castaways
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August 23, 2000

The cast of the original "Survivor" are featured in a special Top Ten list. Later, Dave chats with Jack Hanna.

Richard Hatch, Shaquille O'Neal
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August 24, 2000

Dave asks "Survivor I" winner Richard Hatch about his "appearance" on the show last night.

Charles Grodin, Donal Logue
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August 25, 2000

Dave shows the "rabid dingo" bite clip again; Biff tests his psychic abilities with unlabeled canned goods; Donal Logue promotes "The Tao of Steve."

Mary Tyler Moore, Papa Roach
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August 28, 2000

Dave's finger still hurts; Paul offers to pick up Anna Kournikova for her upcoming appearance; Alan makes a special offer to Anne ...Read more

Ricki Lake, Adam Ferrara
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August 29, 2000

Dave fusses about the polar ice caps melting and The Weather Channel's inability to cover it. Later, Alan closes "Campaign 2000" ...Read more

Rudy Giuliani, Laetitia Casta
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August 30, 2000

On the 7th anniversary of the first episode on CBS, Dave points out that he has made exactly 3,280 episodes in late night, and tha...Read more

D.L. Hughley, Tony Bennett & Diana Krall
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August 31, 2000

Dave quizzes a secretary from Hartford with "Know Your Employees of Don Hewlett Chevrolet-Oldsmobile-Buick in Georgetown, Texas."

Tim Robbins, Andy Kindler
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September 1, 2000

During CBS Mailbag, Gerard explains why he's voting for Bush, and Dave marries Richard Hatch of "Survivor I" fame.

Carson Daly, Dwight Yoakam
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September 4, 2000

During a segment called "Summer Memories," Anton recalls being attacked by a giant mosquito. Later, Carson Daly plugs "TRL."

Renee Zellweger, Bonnie Raitt
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September 5, 2000

After reviewing stills of Dave's hand being stitched up, we're ready for the removal of the stitches, simulcast on www.cbs.com/lat...Read more

Jamie Foxx, Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals
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September 6, 2000

Alan interrupts Dave, claiming Monday was his 5th anniversary working on the show. He's mad because Dave forgot. He runs out int...Read more

Jesse Ventura, Spinal Tap
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September 7, 2000

An audience member from Buffalo named Mel Chastain plays "Know Your Professional Bill Gates Lookalikes." Dave likes her so much t...Read more

Greg Kinnear, Jake Johannsen
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September 8, 2000

CBS Mailbag: Dave teaches grade school, while "AP writer Adam Klymer" (the scribe Dubya referred to as a "Major League Asshole," a...Read more

Marat Safin, Sting
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September 11, 2000

Biff blows up a bicycle tube and a soccer ball with a tire pump; Sting and Cheb Mami sing "Desert Rose."

Chris Rock, Emmylou Harris
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September 12, 2000

How Many Guys in Cat Suits Can Fit into a Coffee Shop? Walking in with no resistance are seven cats, a dog, Santa, a guy in a red...Read more

Sally Field, Eddie Irvine
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September 13, 2000

A "Banned from the Classroom" bit includes a jar of spit ball spit; Jack Daniels drink boxes; Professor George W. Bush's Build You...Read more

Al Gore, Crosby Stills & Nash
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September 14, 2000

Warren Zevon fills in for Paul Shaffer, who was sick that night.

Kate Hudson, Supergrass
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September 15, 2000

Nadine and Andrea rescue Calvert from under Dave's desk again. Later, Dave shows a "new" Hillary Clinton ad.

Sylvester Stallone, Rocco DiSpirito
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September 25, 2000

Dave goes on another lengthy tirade, correcting an article that appeared in yesterday's New York Times Magazine, calling Rush Limb...Read more

Gabriel Byrne, Kevin James
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September 26, 2000

Dave gives the results of Olympic events before they air on NBC. Belgium seems to have won all of them except one (Finland).

Denzel Washington, Mark Knopfler
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September 27, 2000

Dave comments on Monday's rant by stating that while he has never been a non-voting Republican (according to the Times Magazine), ...Read more

Ray Romano, Ralph Nader
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September 28, 2000

Dave begins the evening by announcing, "Tonight is my final performance." Meanwhile, Vince Gill sits in, and presidential candida...Read more

Jada Pinkett Smith, LL Cool J
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September 29, 2000

Dave makes another Ball State Football Update, declaring last week's 74-0 trouncing by Kansas State as being closer than the score...Read more

Geena Davis, Tom Cavanagh
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October 2, 2000

A segment called "What's On TV This Week" is interrupted by two guys who burst into the theater fighting. Later, Tom Cavanaugh pr...Read more

Christine Baranski, Green Day
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October 3, 2000

"Late Show Iron Chef" -- Joe G. vs. Rupert Jee, Round 2: Rupert makes an omelet with Cajun spices, while Joe G makes a ham calzone...Read more

Farrah Fawcett, Loretta Lynn
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October 4, 2000

Paul's sick tonight, so Anton's in charge and Cliff Carter sits in on keyboards. Dave calls "Paul" (who has a nasty upper respira...Read more

Kevin Spacey, Lenny Krayzelberg
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October 5, 2000

Biff plays "Super Unlabeled Canned Goods of the Night" (now with institutional-sized cans). Biff tastes chili, but Warren thinks ...Read more

Magic Johnson, Jewel
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October 9, 2000

Since Paul's still sick, a guy comes out to show what Paul would have worn tonight; Eddie Brill fills in for Alan; Al Rent of Ball...Read more

Ben Stiller, Merle Haggard
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October 6, 2000

Dave welcomes Rulon Gardner, who won the gold medal in wrestling at the Sydney Olmypics. Later, Warren Zevon promotes his new album.

Regis Philbin, Jim Gaffigan
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October 10, 2000

Barry White impersonates Paul via telephone yet again; after the latest edition of "Pat and Kenny Read Oprah Transcripts," Alan pl...Read more

Jason Alexander, Anthony Boudain, Foo Fighters
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October 11, 2000

Calvert grabs a Kleenex® from Dave's desk during the jokes; Warren Zevon is still sitting in for Paul, who has developed pneumonia...Read more

Martha Stewart, Spike Lee
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October 12, 2000

Like he has on previous nights, Calvert walks through during the monologue. Tonight, he goes to Dave's desk, picks up the phone an...Read more

Mark Wahlberg, Incubus
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October 13, 2000

During tonight's "Alan Kalter's Campaign Round-Up," the announcer sings an impromptu rendition of "Who Let the Dogs Out"; George C...Read more

James Caan, Angela Perez Baraquio
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October 16, 2000

Paul's back and finished with his lengthy bout with pneumonia; throughout the week Dave introduces vegetables that didn't win a pr...Read more

Helen Hunt, Willie Nelson
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October 17, 2000

Nadine Hennelly and Andrea Sande come out (a day late) with roses for Paul to celebrate his return. Dave announces that he's not ...Read more

Joaquin Phoenix, Allison Moorer
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October 18, 2000

Dave lists some rejected Ball State mascot names from long ago, and learns that their previous nickname was the "Hoosieroons." So...Read more

George W. Bush
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October 19, 2000

After months of fruitless attempts, Dave finally lands Republican presidential candidate George Walker Bush as a guest on the show...Read more

Lawrence Fishburne, Lenny Kravitz
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October 20, 2000

Dave show clip of Gov George bush from yesterdays show where bush cleans his glasses with sweater of lady standing next to him d...Read more

Will Smith, Derek Jeter
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October 30, 2000

Episode 41 of Season 8 premiered on October 30, 2000

Show #1500
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October 31, 2000

During the annual "Halloween Costumes" segment, Calvert claims a dead fish as his treat and Dave's car the morning after All Hallo...Read more

Alec Baldwin, Gil de Ferran
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November 1, 2000

Calvert stands right smack in front of Dave at his desk and has to be shooed away; Biff, with a little help from Benny Agbayani, d...Read more

Kathie Lee Gifford, Mark Borchardt
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November 2, 2000

Dave calls Biff out to answer the question of an audience member: "Does he sleep with his headset on?" Of course he does. Later,...Read more

Madonna
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November 3, 2000

Madonna makes her first guest appearance in over six years.

Don Rickles, Moby & Gwen Stefani
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November 6, 2000

Dave reports that before the show he was trying to trim his hair above his ears and accidentally buzzed himself in the lobe; the w...Read more

Adam Sandler, Outkast
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November 8, 2000

It's the day after the infamous presidential election, so Calvert walks onstage and asks Dave, "How'd Nixon do?" Later, Dave show...Read more

Cokie Roberts, Patricia Arquette
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November 9, 2000

Calvert comes by for a smoke, then sings "Who Let the Dogs Out?" with Alan; Cokie Roberts offers her predictions on the election r...Read more

Lucy Liu, Aaron Neville
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November 10, 2000

Calvert interrupts the jokes, asking for a sandwich; during "CBS Mailbag," Dave makes a quick trip to Europe to visit his three Du...Read more

Kid Scientists, Samuel L. Jackson
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November 13, 2000

During the monologue, Dave does a "Classic Clinton Joke": "He's so fat he can't see who he's having sex with." Also, Biff reports...Read more

Bruce Willis, Charles Barkley
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November 14, 2000

Calvert comes out to tear up the cue card for the Classic Clinton Joke; Dave tells another dentist-related horror story; Alan cong...Read more

Mike Myers, Ricky Martin
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November 15, 2000

Calvert serves Dave some coffee; Mike Myers shows a clip from a movie he made when he was 13.

Gwyneth Paltrow, Chris Elliot
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November 16, 2000

Calvert comes out to clean his glasses on Dave's jacket; Michael McDonald (of Steely Dan and Doobie Brothers fame) sits in; the sh...Read more

Val Kilmer, Everclear
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November 17, 2000

Anton tells about his troubles with a kid on Halloween; Dave's interview with Val Kilmer goes horribly awry.

Susan Sarandon, Kasey Chambers
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November 20, 2000

After having one flag put on the set last night, Dave now has two flags behind his desk so he can "look more presidential." Later...Read more

Brian Williams, Faith Hill
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November 21, 2000

Calvert comes out dressed like Dave and inspects a ballot; Dave demonstrates his improved facial maneuverability, and then thanks ...Read more

Richard Simmons, Giselle Bundchen
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November 22, 2000

Calvert comes out to comb his hair, and leaves the stage to a standing ovation. Also, Richard Simmons comes out in an orange and ...Read more

Stupid Human Tricks, Keri Russell
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November 23, 2000

Dave apologizes for last night's show. Later, he shows highlights from the staff Thanksgiving Party, during which Dave dresses as...Read more

Matthew Broderick, David Gray
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November 24, 2000

Calvert applies Chap Stick to his face; Dave finally gives an explanation for his behavior two nights ago (something involving how...Read more

Bette Midler, Jack Hanna
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November 27, 2000

Calvert comes out with a remote control to zap Dave; a tiger cub belonging to Jack Hanna develops a strange fondness for Dave.

Martha Stewart, Christina Aquilera
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November 28, 2000

Rather than do something, Calvert walks onstage, stands next to Dave for ten seconds, then walks away; Dave now has twelve flags b...Read more

Jon Stewart, Everlast
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November 29, 2000

Calvert cleans the cameras; Dave refers to Paul as "President-elect Paul W. Shaffer;" Dave mentions that magician David Blaine is ...Read more

Mel Gibson, Todd Barry
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December 11, 2000

Calvert walks onstage drinking a quart of egg nog straight out of the carton; to promote Dave's upcoming appearance in Bosnia, Bif...Read more

Charles Grodin, Bobby LaBonte
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December 12, 2000

Calvert drinks more egg nog; Charles Grodin; 2000 NASCAR Winston Cup champion Bobby Labonte; Dave shows outtake footage of last ni...Read more

Jay Thomas, Orny Adams
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December 13, 2000

Dave shows a picture of President-elect Bush wearing a funny cowboy hat; in case there are any updates on tonight's decision, live...Read more

Helen Hunt, Robert Klein
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December 14, 2000

Dave shows a clip of MSNBC's Bob Kur mumbling during his report of last night's Supreme Court decision; an audience member tries t...Read more

CBS Mailbag, At the Drive-In
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December 15, 2000

Paul walks over to adjust Dave's shirt; Calvert drinks more egg nog; during Mailbag, we watch "Dave's Trip to Norway," in which he...Read more

Sean Connery, Barenaked Ladies
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December 18, 2000

Dave shows a clip of President-elect Bush and Colin Powell hugging rather awkwardly; Rupert, Mujibur, Sirajul, and Joe G. decorate...Read more

Tom Hanks, Darlene Love
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December 19, 2000

It's "Bosnia Night" on the Late Show: Dave wears night-vision goggles during the monologue; the audience consists entirely of memb...Read more

George Clooney, Sade
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December 20, 2000

In honor of his 35 years with CBS, Dave gives cameraman Dave Dorsett a fake Christmas gift; Dave announces that staff morale at th...Read more

Juliette Binoche, Jonathan Witherspoon
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December 21, 2000

Calvert sprays snow from a can on a camera lens. Dave squeegees it, but he gets the foam all over his suit. Also, comedian John ...Read more

Uma Thurman, Brian Regan
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December 22, 2000

Calvert is dressed as Santa; during Mailbag, Alan prepares for a role in a porno movie by sitting in a bathtub filled with egg nog...Read more

Lily Tomlin, Anthony Clark
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December 26, 2000

Calvert comes out with his shiny new scooter; Dave asks Steph/Monty to tape "Jackass" for him; Paul discusses Hanukkah, then admit...Read more

Jay Mohr, Snoop Dogg
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December 27, 2000

Dave tells 10 "It's so cold..." jokes; Dave, Rupert and others bid a fond farewell to Joe G. Pizza, which is moving to W. 56th Str...Read more

Benjamin Bratt, Jimmie Walker
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December 28, 2000

Dave has a special new year's message for the kids (not to mention his biker buddies): "Ride straight." Also, Dave tells six more ...Read more

Matt Damon, Fuel
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December 29, 2000

Episode 76 of Season 8 premiered on December 29, 2000

Sarah Jessica Parker, Jamie Bell
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January 8, 2001

Dave mentions that Ed won a People's Choice Award for Best New Series. He says he's never won one "because the people don't like m...Read more

Tim Robbins, Julie Bowen
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January 9, 2001

An old man resembling Calvert walks onstage after the monologue; 60's pop singer Jackie DeShannon sits in and croons some of her b...Read more

Dennis Quaid, Jason Seahorn
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January 10, 2001

The old guy/Calvert surrogate from last night stares blankly at the camera; Dave asks Steph/Monty for dental tools; another "Day i...Read more

Kim Cattrall, Bob Sarlatte
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January 11, 2001

Throughout the night, Giants placekicker Brad Deluiso kicks field goals. Also, Kim Cattrall claims Garry Shandling tried to set he...Read more

Christine Baranski, Seal
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January 12, 2001

Mailbag: Pat Farmer wears a skirt, while a hot dog vender (Michael Z. McIntee) sells Dave a hot dog with "I love you" spelled in mustard.

Dan Rather, Vinnie Jones
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January 15, 2001

Dave shows a photo of a cake Dorothy made to commemorate the one-year anniversary of his quintuple-bypass; Dave asks Steph/Monty f...Read more

Sean Penn, Lauren Kessler
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January 16, 2001

Dave starts off the show by discussing the launch of Oprah's new magazine, and then he shows a copy of Martha Stewart's rag, claim...Read more

Matthew McConaughey, Elle Macpherson
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January 17, 2001

Dave complains that his chair is not as comfortable as he would like it to be, then hypothesizes that it's the lumbar adjustment t...Read more

Neve Campbell, George Miller
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January 18, 2001

Dave admits that he's addicted to carbohydrates; NYC Chief of Police Bill DeLace gives snow survival tips; Dave shows two clips of...Read more

Tom Selleck, Richard Ashcroft
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January 19, 2001

On the eve of President Bush's inauguration, Dave tells one last "Classic Clinton Joke" from 1998. Also, during Mailbag, the staff...Read more

John Goodman, 3 Doors Down
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January 29, 2001

Dave comments on yesterday's Giants-Ravens Super Bowl, then shows footage of MVP Ray Lewis with confetti stuck on his face. Also,...Read more

Dolly Parton, William Peterson
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January 30, 2001

Throughout the night, various celebrities (such as Regis and Dave) endorse a "Hacking Cough of the Night." Also, Biff introduces ...Read more

Patricia Heaton, Jeff Pobst
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January 31, 2001

Dave demands that Johnny Knoxville from "Jackass" appear on the show; Dave shows a clip of President Bush slapping the first lady ...Read more

Keanu Reeves, Tony Siragusa
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February 1, 2001

Dave casually mentions that today is the nineteenth anniversary of his first foray into late night, and Nancy Agostini and Mike Mc...Read more

Jack Black, Aimee Mann
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February 2, 2001

During Mailbag, Harold Larkin goes to Jupiter, then looses his pants due to their extreme gravity; Alan Kalter discusses Good Morn...Read more

Anthony Hopkins, Erykah Badu
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February 5, 2001

Dave's desk has been repainted a gaudy light blue; Dave rants about last Saturday's debut of the XFL, demanding that the players h...Read more

Jennifer Lopez, matchbox twenty
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February 6, 2001

Dave mentions that the front of his desk was painted blue the previous weekend, and now we know why: it's a makeshift screen for p...Read more

Marv Albert, Katie Holmes
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February 7, 2001

In conjunction with a certain upstart football league, Dave announces that the show will change its name to "XLS- the Extreme Late...Read more

Regis Philbin, Rod Stewart
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February 8, 2001

Biff reports from Bloomfield, Connecticut; an audience member plays Chopin on Paul's piano; history repeats itself as Dave announc...Read more

David Boreanaz, Mitch Hedberg
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February 9, 2001

For the last month or so, a little old man walks onstage during the monologue, stands next to Dave, and walks away. Tonight, ther...Read more

Kelly Ripa, Jamie Oliver
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February 12, 2001

Dave engages in a lengthy discussion about stomach flu, then calls Art Kelly upstairs to inquire about staff members with the viru...Read more

Stupid Pet Tricks, Tom Cavanagh
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February 13, 2001

It's milestone in the long and celebrated history of "Stupid Pet Tricks" as Regis the duck eats cottage cheese out of owner Rebecc...Read more

Chris Rock, Spacehog
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February 14, 2001

Dave shows a Valentine's Day bouquet he claims came from Jackass star Johnny Knoxville; Dave comments on last night's grotesque St...Read more

Stephanie Seymour, Nelly
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February 15, 2001

Dave announces that last night's show has been pardoned by ex-President Clinton; daredevil Steve Direnzo jumps off the roof of the...Read more

Megan Mullally, Eddie Brill
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February 16, 2001

A segment called "Dave's Henchmen Force a Price Waterhouse Executive to Reveal the Best-Picture Winner" pretty much explains itsel...Read more

Julia Roberts
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February 19, 2001

Dave goes on one of his all-time greatest rants, this time protesting the inhumane conditions on Survivor: Outback, then chastises...Read more

Samuel L. Jackson, Timothy Treadwell
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February 20, 2001

Alan Kalter interrupts Dave with a few seductive words for Jennifer Lopez on the occasion of her break-up with Sean "Puff Daddy" C...Read more

James Caan, Nelly Furtado
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February 21, 2001

Throughout the night, Don Hewitt (aka the Man on Fire) is body-checked by several New York Rangers; during Mailbag, an audience wo...Read more

Benicio Del Toro, Shaggy
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February 22, 2001

George Clarke interrogates celebrites at last night's Grammys; ten grade-schoolers from Bowie, Maryland present the Top Ten; live ...Read more

Bill O'Reilly, Jim Gaffigan
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February 23, 2001

Sam Moore (of Sam & Dave) and Billy Preston sit in; Kansas State University high jumper Nathen Leeper can't demonstrate his talent...Read more

Kevin Pollack, Dave Matthews Band
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February 26, 2001

Dave shows off his brand new desk, then complains that he has nothing worth asking to "Survivor: Outback" loser Kimmi Kappenberg; ...Read more

Heather Locklear, Allison Krauss, Gillian Welch, Emmylou Harris, The Soggy Bottom Boys
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February 27, 2001

Dave shows the woman/duck and "rabid dingo" clips yet again; Dave discusses the new theory that a meteorite may prove life on Mars...Read more

Tom Brokaw, Leslie Bibb
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February 28, 2001

Dave announces that after a recent awkward experience, he will no longer attend network meetings of any kind; Les Moonves and Fide...Read more

Martin Short, Jake Johannsen
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March 1, 2001

Dave sheds more light on his rant from the previous night, asking Paul if an network exec has ever said to him, "Do you have a pro...Read more

Michael Imperiloli, Josh Joplin Group
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March 2, 2001

Mailbag: "My son Tommy turns five on Saturday. Will you come to his party?" Dave says he'd love to, then drives over to the kid's ...Read more

Janet Jackson, Jill Scott
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March 12, 2001

Dave introduces himself as "David Letterman… TV badass"; Dave discusses the handling of the non-surviving Survivor: Outback cont...Read more

Denis Leary, Anne Bancroft & Liv Arnesen
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March 13, 2001

Throughout the night, Pat Farmer shoots hoops on the roof.

Cokie Roberts, Uncle Kracker
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March 14, 2001

Dave says he's finished sending lemon trees to guests he may have irritated, then makes his NCAA Tournament picks. Also, througho...Read more

Antonio Banderas, Nick Cave
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March 19, 2001

The suit that Paul's wearing tonight reminds Dave of Colonel Harland Sanders; the band plays songs by The Mamas and the Papas, in ...Read more

Kristin Davis, Grant Paulsen
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March 20, 2001

Johnny Johnson and James Burton sit in with the band; Dave shows footage of MIR returning to earth, only to decimate the camp wher...Read more

Jerry Seinfeld, Paul Simon
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March 21, 2001

Dave introduces the bandleader as "Paul W. Shaffer"; the "spring flying rat migration" is observed outside; Bill DeLace does a hid...Read more

George Carlin, Powderfinger
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March 26, 2001

A segment called "What We Love about Spring in New York" finds George Clarke in his favorite sundress and Harold Larkin beating th...Read more

Nathan Lane, Shannon Elizabeth, Cast of The Producers
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March 27, 2001

Dave announces he's feuding with AOL, claiming that they're "a rinky dink little deal" and that the "bastard geeks" are monitoring...Read more

Jennifer Love Hewitt, Train
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March 28, 2001

A really tall guy (approximately 6' 8") sits in with the band; Biff goes to Chappaqua, New York to gather gossip on the Clintons; ...Read more

Johnny Knoxville, The Go-Go's
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March 29, 2001

Paul's weekend plans are somehow incorporated into "Know Your Current Events," while Dave finally meets his hero du jour, Johnny Knoxville of Jackass.

Isabella Rossellini, Wendy Lieberman
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March 30, 2001

At the end of the monologue, Dave does his suit-modeling shtick; during Mailbag, Dave gets included in this year's Academy Award "...Read more

Craig Kilborn, Warren Zevon
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April 2, 2001

Dave and Paul announce that on Friday a 40-piece orchestra will be sitting in onstage later in the week; Dave rants about AOL agai...Read more

Hugh Grant, Sade
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April 3, 2001

Dave claims he's been sending tons of obscene e-mail to AOL and that is ready to sue them for monitoring everyone's messages; Biff...Read more

Paul Reubens, Run DMC & Stephan Jenkins
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April 4, 2001

The "Late Show All-Star Security Camera" finds 70's sitcom star Gabe Kaplan trying to sneak inside the theater; Dave and Gaines ar...Read more

David Spade, Amanda & Jonny Schwebel
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April 5, 2001

Dave tells a lengthy "driving home on 684" story, and later he chats with a pair of fraturnal twins that recently interviewed form...Read more

Carson Daley, Jann Karem, The CBS Giant Orchestra
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April 6, 2001

After four days in the making, it's "Orchestra Night" at the Late Show, with fifty combined strings, brass, and woodwind players t...Read more

Mike Krzyzewski, Semisonic
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April 9, 2001

Dave fumes over the reworked DVD edition of Lawrence of Arabia, and Jerry Foley letterboxes Dave and turns him blue to show the ho...Read more

Renee Zellweger, Stephen Malkmus
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April 10, 2001

Episode 129 of Season 8 premiered on April 10, 2001

Holly Hunter, Idlewild
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April 11, 2001

Dave returns to last night's rant about his faulty Lawrence of Arabia DVD, and announces that the producers sent him a new copy to...Read more

Tom Green, Dr. Geoffrey Marcy
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April 12, 2001

Dave celebrates birthday #54 by repeatedly showing a Gap ad featuring a very comely woman dancing/walking; we are treated to a cli...Read more

LL Cool J, The Living End
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April 13, 2001

CBS Mailbag: "Who does your taxes?" Dave points out that someone named Jimmy does his taxes, and via flashback, we learn Jimmy is ...Read more

Liv Tyler, Billy Idol
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April 23, 2001

Dave looks back at all the interviews he's done with booted Survivor contestants, then gives his usual cold-shoulder approach to 5...Read more

Billy Crystal, The Bee-Gees
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April 24, 2001

Dave announces the woman from the Gap commercials is going to be on the show later this month, and then grumbles that he's given t...Read more

Don Rickles, Jayson Williams
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April 25, 2001

Dave reports CBS sales figures the Late Show has run about $750,000 worth of free Gap® commercials so far, and for the first fifte...Read more

Sylvester Stallone, Green Day
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April 26, 2001

Throughout the night, "Gap Girl" Melissa Bernheim dances onstage; Dave mentions his victory at last night's American Comedy Awards...Read more

John Goodman, Jeff Stilson
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April 27, 2001

Melissa Bernheim dances onstage again; during Mailbag, Dave's middle initial is added to the theatre marquee, but if falls off and...Read more

Kirsten Dunst, Cirque de Soleil
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April 30, 2001

Dave comments on Survivor contestant Elizabeth Filarski's hair loss and how the producers of the show did not come to her aid; Dav...Read more

Matthew Broderick, Brandi Chastain
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May 1, 2001

Dave says the ladies on staff at the Empire State Building gave him a private viewing at the Hayden Planetarium. Also, Dave shows...Read more

Regis Philbin, David Gray
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May 2, 2001

Dave tells multiple "It was so hot today…" jokes; the outside cam catches a doctor at a sidewalk booth doing laser eye surgery w...Read more

Bill Murray, Stevie Nicks
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May 3, 2001

Dave announces he's the real Survivor; all sixteen of the show's most recent contestants present the Top Ten; Stevie Nicks performs "Candlebright."

Joan Cusack, Andy Kindler
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May 4, 2001

Shuggie Otis sits in on guitar, and later the band performs his one and only hit, "Strawberry Letter 23." Also, during Mailbag, G...Read more

Tina Wesson, Kate Hudson, The Blind Boys of Alabama
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May 7, 2001

Dave mentions the Kentucky Derby, then whines about not getting to hear Dave Johnson saying "…and down the stretch they come!" L...Read more

Uma Thurman, Blues Traveler
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May 8, 2001

Episode 144 of Season 8 premiered on May 8, 2001

Kid Scientists, Juliette Lewis
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May 9, 2001

In her first appearance on the show, intuitive Deborah Lynn attempts to get George Clooney's phone number. She gives Dave a rando...Read more

Jenna Elfman, Destiny's Child
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May 10, 2001

Dave rants about last night's Country Music Awards, claiming it's not "real country" anymore; Harold Larkin addresses an important...Read more

Heath Ledger, Lewis Black
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May 11, 2001

Mailbag: "I'm going to see a movie this weekend. Which one should I see?" Dave introduces a segment called "Kenny Sheehan's Movie ...Read more

Charlie Sheen, Missy Elliot
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May 14, 2001

Dave calls Art Kelly (the theater receptionist) about a possibly offensive joke from last Fridays' monologue involving Miss Columb...Read more

John Travolta, R.E.M.
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May 15, 2001

Returning to last night's controversy, Dave announces Miss Columbia 2001 will be a guest on Thursday's show, then profusely apolog...Read more

Mike Myers, David Byrne
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May 16, 2001

Dave tells a string of "It's so dry…" jokes during the monologue; David Byrne performs "Like Humans Do."

Andrea Noceti, Jack Hannah, Ricky Martin
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May 17, 2001

A technical issue near Paul's keyboards is repaired in the middle of the first act; Dave mentions that a cover of The Weathergirls...Read more

Kelsey Grammar, Smothers Brothers
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May 18, 2001

Mailbag: harp player Gloria Agostini plays live accompaniment for the chin-rubbing flashbacks, Anton feeds his goldfish chips and ...Read more

Ray Romano, Dennis Tito
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May 21, 2001

Buddy Guy sits in on guitar; Dave congratulates Regis on his much-deserved Daytime Emmy win; Steph/Monty tells an amusing story ab...Read more

Stupid Human Tricks, Ellen DeGeneres
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May 22, 2001

Dave shows the audience his favorite (bogus) moment from last night's show: astronaut/billionaire Dennis Tito vaporizing Dave's he...Read more

Alec Baldwin, Yogi Berra
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May 23, 2001

Ray Benson sits in; "NYPD Chief of Police" William DeLace gives tips to college grads; baseball great Lawrence "Yogi" Berra promot...Read more

Tom Brokaw, Badly Drawn Boy
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May 24, 2001

Dave celebrates Bob Dylan's 60th birthday with concert footage of a very old man struggling to play the guitar; Tony Orlando inter...Read more

Danny DeVito, Larry Miller
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May 25, 2001

Mailbag: "Have you ever seen the Monkey Man?" Dave introduces the Monkey Man, who as any keen-eyed viewer can attest, is actually...Read more

Helio Castroneves, Tom Dreesen, Lucinda Williams
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June 4, 2001

Dave presents the new studio floor, which is now dark blue after several years of being crimson red; Dave admits he's having probl...Read more

David Duchovny, Trisha Yearwood
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June 5, 2001

Paul accidentally interrupts the monologue by getting attacked by a bee during the monologue, and Dave gives him grief for the remainder of the show.

Jimmy Fallon, The Black Crowes
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June 6, 2001

It's time for a segment called "For the Kids." George Clarke hogs the attention of an ice cream vendor, a Toys r Us employee takes...Read more

Dan Rather, Elvis Costello & Anne Sofie von Otter
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June 7, 2001

Dave drones on and on about a buzzkill staffer who declined Dave's offer of a free apple; in honor of this unknown staffer, Paul r...Read more

Andy Dick, Brian Regan
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June 8, 2001

During Mailbag, Dave is repelled by President Bush's daughter "Debbie" (Gerard); ten CBS affiliate weathermen present the Top Ten;...Read more

Marv Albert, Sugar Ray
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June 11, 2001

Dave criticizes the Los Angeles Lakers' "pixie" jerseys; Dave shows news footage of a bear in somebody's swimming pool, and then c...Read more

Luke Perry, Jim White
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June 12, 2001

Paul wins the latest round of "Late Show Pay Phone Trifecta"; Dave chats with Steph/Monty via telephone to discuss a blind date th...Read more

Kim Cattrell, Mary Chapin Carpenter
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June 13, 2001

Dave helps Paul with some computer problems; in honor of the coming demise of Bozo the Clown, Dave shows (bogus) footage of the ki...Read more

Star Jones, blink-182
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June 14, 2001

Dave continues to discuss the retirement of Bozo the Clown, but his remarks about big, red, ugly hair results in an inevitable his...Read more

Jon Stewart, David Brenner
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June 15, 2001

Mailbag: "Can I host the show for a few minutes?" Sure enough, viewer Jason Lynch is hosting the show, while Dave sits in the gree...Read more

Dikenbe Mutombo, David Bowley, Cesaria Evora
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June 18, 2001

After Paul admits that he doesn't recall what he looks like, Dave calls receptionist Art Kelly to ask if he's ever been formally i...Read more

Tom Arnold, David Sedaris
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June 19, 2001

Team Rahal racer Kenny Brack inexpicably sits in on guitar, while David Sedaris reads a selection from his new book.

Jimmy Kimmel, PJ Harvey
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June 20, 2001

A remarkably slim and trim Biff introduces footage of him hanging out at the Grand Prix in Detroit. Also, Dave and Paul (of all p...Read more

Ewan McGregor, Moby
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June 21, 2001

Paul sits in the guest chair for five minutes so he can promote Cover Wars, a new game show he's hosting on VH1. Also, Alan annou...Read more

Chris Elliot, Harry Hill
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June 22, 2001

Mailbag: "What would you do if the world was coming to an end?" Dave admits he doesn't know much about this topic, so he introduc...Read more

John McCain, Shawn Wayans
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June 25, 2001

Dave has another rant about his computer problems, claiming that Late Show techno-guru Walter Kim keeps coming to his house on wee...Read more

Catherine Zeta-Jones, Depeche Mode
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June 26, 2001

Dave continues to steam over his technological issues; Catherine Zeta-Jones calls Dave "Jay" and profusely apologizes; Depeche Mod...Read more

Marlon Wayans, Alan Webb, Coldplay
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June 27, 2001

Dave's computer problems only get worse, as he couldn't name a certain part he needed, causing IBM to send him the wrong part. Al...Read more

Sean Hayes, Brian Wilson, Darrius Rucker, Matthew Sweet
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June 28, 2001

Dave goes on a spiel about the traffic on the interstate this morning; an "Incredible Dog Challenge" is held outside, with the win...Read more

Tony Danza, Nick DiPaolo
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June 29, 2001

Mailbag: all of tonight's letters are read by James Earl Jones, George Clarke's flashback to a night of sex and gambling is sponso...Read more

Reese Witherspoon, Jonatha Brooke
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July 9, 2001

Dave announces that he may have parasites crawling around head, prompting Paul to call him a "maggot brain"; Dave and Steph/Monty ...Read more

Julia Roberts, Travis
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July 10, 2001

Dave announces that Jude Brennan's cousin (a parasite expert) has told him that there's nothing to worry about. Also, on a remark...Read more

Edward Norton, Dido
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July 11, 2001

Dave grumbles about the lack of quality guests appearing on the show, during which Paul comments on his inappropriate question tow...Read more

Juliana Marguiles, George Miller
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July 12, 2001

Dave theorizes on the show's four Emmy nominations (announced earlier that day)- either no one's watching or the voters don't care...Read more

Vince Vaughn, Elayne Boosler
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July 13, 2001

Dave introduces "live satellite feed" of President Bush staring of into space; during Mailbag, Alan throws one of tonight's letter...Read more

Piedmont Bird Callers, Hank Azaria, Maria McKee
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July 16, 2001

Rather than come out of nowhere, Dave orders the muscle guy to pummel Alan; during a segment called "Summertime Leftovers," Dave o...Read more

Kelly Ripa, Bob Sarlotte
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July 17, 2001

Alan is caught nibbling on a pizza, but surprisingly doesn't get beaten up; Dave makes a snarky comment about Jay Leno's chin; for...Read more

John McEnroe, Youssou N'Dour
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July 18, 2001

Alan orders a pizza, and the delivery guy beats him up; live via satellite from the Indianapolis suburbs, Dorothy celebrates her 8...Read more

Jon Favreau, The Holmes Brothers
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July 19, 2001

Another pizza for Alan results in another beating for Alan; Dave shows a photo of the FBI Building with the "I" missing; Joan Osbo...Read more

Billy Crystal, Al Lubel
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July 20, 2001

Dave brags about his mom's 80th birthday "whoop-tee-doo and grabass" this weekend; during Mailbag, Dave rescues Paul from The Man ...Read more

Jeff Meyer, Christopher Walken, Widespread Panic
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July 23, 2001

A celebration for Calvert's 80th birthday turns into an excuse for Dave to ignore him and flirt with the Hi-Ho girls; Dave chats w...Read more

Tom Selleck, David Rakoff
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July 24, 2001

Delbert McClinton sits in; Steph/Monty (live via telephone from the 12th floor) discusses in length her plans from last weekend; T...Read more

Mark Wahlberg, Michael Lomonaco, Tegan & Sara
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July 25, 2001

Dave proudly announces that he's wearing orange socks tonight, but only so he can shove Steph's face into a birthday cake after th...Read more

Greg Kinnear, Afro Celt Sound System & Peter Gabriel
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July 26, 2001

The tambourine player sitting in with the band beats up Alan; Dave shows another old comedy clip to kill time (Show #818, Dave's h...Read more

Marilu Henner, Hugh Fink
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July 27, 2001

Mailbag: "How long has Paul been bald?" Dave fears that this might be a sensitive question, but Paul rubs his chin anyway. A fla...Read more

Kristin Davis, Nanci Griffith, Mark Borschardt
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July 30, 2001

Some guy dressed up as "Lance Armstrong" comes onstage on a bicycle and beats up Alan, then runs over to Hello Deli to pummel Rupe...Read more

Sean Combs
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July 31, 2001

Dave makes Rupert play a deli-themed version of "Beat the Clock." Later, after his conversation with Sean Combs goes longer than ...Read more

Lance Armstrong, Thora Birch, Jamie O'Neal
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August 1, 2001

Episode 195 of Season 8 premiered on August 1, 2001

Nicole Kidman, Iggy Pop
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August 2, 2001

Episode 196 of Season 8 premiered on August 2, 2001

Antonio Banderas, Jeffrey Ross
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August 3, 2001

Episode 197 of Season 8 premiered on August 3, 2001