Episode 1
Former President Bill Clinton, Patti Scialfa
September 4, 2007
Former President Bill Clinton plugs his new book and explains why he can't be his wife's running mate; Patti Scialfa performed "A Town Called Heartbreak."
Episode 2
Danny DeVito, Larry David, Avril Lavigne
September 5, 2007
Dave apologizes to Sue Hum for a pre-show accident; the show is interrupted by a performance of "Mark Twain Tonight!" starring Johnny Dark; Danny Devito plugs his new restaurant; Larry David (in his very first Late Show appearance) comments on Dave's hair; Avril Lavigne performs "When You're Gone."
Episode 3
Jessica Alba, George Saunders, The Manchester Orchestra
September 6, 2007
In the midst of a citywide taxi strike, a cab is seen carrying people on the its roof and front hood; Biff makes a feeble attempt at seeing Jessica Alba in person; George Saunders plugs his new book; Manchester Orchestra (in their network television debut) performs "Wolves at Night."
Episode 4
Rachael Ray, Frank Rich, Arctic Monkeys
September 7, 2007
Throughout the show, saxophonist Aaron Bing attempts to break the world record for the longest sustained note (and ultimately fails). Also, Arctic Monkeys perform "Fluorescent Adolescent."
Episode 5
Jodie Foster, Glen Hansard & Markéta Irglová
September 10, 2007
Jodie Foster, Glen Hansard, and Marketa Irglova are the scheduled guests.
Episode 6
Dr. Phil McGraw, Andy Kindler, Suzanne Vega
September 11, 2007
Prior to the show, Jude Brennan confronts Dr. Phil about Dave's "psychotic tendencies"; Deborah Lynn loses yet again on "Psychic Sandwich"; during his interview with Dave, Dr. Phil discusses at length the reasoning behind celebrity bad behavior; Suzanne Vega performed "Anniversary."
Episode 7
Viggo Mortensen, Kat Von D, Daughtry, a Top Ten List presented by 10 NASCAR stars
September 12, 2007
Viggo Mortensen, Kat Von D, and Daughtry are the scheduled guests. Plus, a special NASCAR Top Ten!
Episode 8
Martha Stewart, Fred Willard, a Top Ten List presented by Billy Bob Thornton
September 13, 2007
Martha Stewart and Fred Willard are the scheduled guests. Plus, a special Top Ten from Billy Bob Thornton!
Episode 9
Regis Philbin, Chamillionaire
September 14, 2007
Dave does an impression of Tony's reaction to an inaccurate monologue joke; Regis critiques' Dave's recent appearance on Oprah and plugs the 20th anniversary of his talk show; Chamillionaire (with a sizable string section) performed "Hip Hop Police."
Episode 10
Jamie Foxx, Jimmy Smits, Will.I.Am
September 24, 2007
Jamie Foxx, Jimmy Smits, and Will.I.Am are the scheduled guests.
Episode 11
Kate Walsh, Kevin Smith, Rascal Flatts
September 25, 2007
Kate Walsh, Kevin Smith, and Rascal Flatts are the scheduled guests.
Episode 12
Jennifer Garner, Ken Burns, Chaka Khan
September 26, 2007
Chris Elliott and Gerard Mulligan drop by to promote their new project, "Bionic Guy"; 7-11 head honcho Jim Keyes comes up with another wacky promotion; Chaka Khan sings "Love Me Still."
Episode 13
Stupid Human Tricks, Whoopi Goldberg, Melissa Etheridge
September 27, 2007
Whoopi Goldberg and Melissa Etheridge are the scheduled guests. Plus, Stupid Human Tricks!
Episode 14
Paris Hilton, Emile Hirsch
September 28, 2007
Henry Rife leaps over six taxicabs on an ATV; Paris Hilton dodges a string of questions regarding her stint in prison; Emile Hirsch plugs Into The Wild.
Episode 15
Sean Penn, Barry Sonnenfeld, Ben Harper
October 1, 2007
Sean Penn, Barry Sonnenfeld, and Ben Harper are the scheduled guests.
Episode 16
Jude Law, Sarah Silverman, John Fogerty
October 2, 2007
The show is interrupted by a businessman on a cell phone in the backdrop; Johnny Dark makes another appearance as Mark Twain; Alan gets beat up by an annoyed Mets fan; John Fogerty performed "Long Dark Night."
Episode 17
Alec Baldwin, Faith Hill
October 3, 2007
Throughout the night, Late Show interns attempt to parallel-park on 53rd Street; Dave reads "Top Ten Signs Your Team Isn't Going To Win the World Series" out of order; Alec Baldwin plugs "30 Rock" and gives parallel parking a shot; Faith Hill performed "Stronger."
Episode 18
Nicolette Sheridan, Tony Snow, Rihanna
October 4, 2007
Nicolette Sheridan, Tony Snow, and Rihanna are the scheduled guests.
Episode 19
Bob Newhart, Angela Kinsey, Iron and Wine
October 5, 2007
Several audience members voluntarily present the Top Ten; Bob Newhart shares an amusing story about Frank Sinatra; Angela Kinsey talks about life in Texas; Iron & Wine performed "The Devil Never Sleeps."
Episode 20
George Clooney, Kid Rock
October 8, 2007
George Clooney and Kid Rock are the scheduled guests.
Episode 21
Jennifer Lopez, Alan Greenspan
October 9, 2007
Several elderly Alan Greenspan "groupies" stand outside the theater as the former Chairman of the Federal Reserve plugs his new book. Also, Jennifer Lopez discusses pregnancy rumors and sings "Do It Well."
Episode 22
Stephen Colbert, Eva Mendes, Queens of the Stone Age
October 10, 2007
A canned ham is almost given to an audience member; the "f*** you" guy brags about a winning lottery ticket; Stephen Colbert discusses "roughing it" and plugs his new book; Queens of the Stone Age perform "3's and 7's."
Episode 23
Anne Heche, Sue Johanson, Mariza
October 11, 2007
Anne Heche, Sue Johanson, and Mariza are the scheduled guests.
Episode 24
Halle Berry, Bill Hader, Spring Snake Symphony
October 12, 2007
A pregnant Halle Berry plugs Things We Lost In The Fire and shows a 3-D ultrasound image that resembles Dave. Also, Eric Buss and his "Spring Snake Symphony" (375 snakes-in-a-can) perform Strauss' "The Blue Danube."
Episode 25
Jake Gyllenhaal, Connie Britton, 50 Cent
October 15, 2007
Marc Odgers returns to the Late Show to leap over five interns; a security guard (Mike McIntee) tasers a runaway audience member; Connie Britton plugs "Friday Night Lights"; 50 Cent performed "A-Yo Technology."
Episode 26
Richard Simmons, Casey Affleck, Sondre Lerche
October 16, 2007
Richard Simmons and Casey Affleck are the scheduled guests.
Episode 27
Rebecca Romijn, Jimmie Walker, LeAnn Rimes
October 17, 2007
Dave (amongst others) discusses a fire in the theater basement that occured earlier that day; staff writer Bill Scheft comments on the possible writers' strike; Jimmie "JJ" Walker explains the differences between the BET and TV Land Awards; LeAnn Rimes performed "Nothin' Better To Do."
Episode 28
Steve Carell, Chris Russo, Chris Elliott, Band of Horses
October 18, 2007
Tonights guests include Steve Carell, Chris Russo and Band of Horses perform “Is There A Ghost.”
Episode 29
Amanda Peet, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Caldwell
October 19, 2007
Mac n' cheese is the latest food item that Sue Hum offers Dave (and promptly rejects); the lovely Amanda Peet plugs Martian Child, but a clip of Santa Claus Conquers the Martians airs instead; Patrick Warburton discusses living in Oregon; comedian Jeff Caldwell riffs on HMOs and birth control.
Episode 30
Jerry Seinfeld, Joe Torre
October 29, 2007
Two marathon runners interrupt the monologue (one week early, it shall be noted); to honor the possible WGA strike, Bill Scheft chooses not to reveal the punchline to a Dick Cheney joke; Jerry Seinfeld plugs Bee Movie and gets caught in the crosshairs on "Alan Kalter's Celebrity Interview"; Joe Torre dodges questions about his next managerial gig.
Episode 31
Jennifer Connelly, Slash, Nicole Atkins
October 30, 2007
An excerpt is revealed from President Gerald Ford's posthumous memoirs; Alan Kalter hosts "This Is Your Lunch," looking back at Dave's last meal (lasagna); guitarist Slash plugs his autobiography; in her network TV debut, Nicole Atkins performed "The Way It Is."
Episode 32
David Spade, Penn & Teller, Jonathan Papelbon
October 31, 2007
The 26th annual "New Halloween Costumes" segment includes a Hillary Clinton pantsuit, an overstuffed glove compartment, and Spongebob's less-than-beloved cousin "BrillopadTed SquarePants". Also, in the event of a strike, Dave reads off two weeks' worth of potential punchlines, while Penn & Teller turn quarters in a waterbowl into goldfish.
Episode 33
Dr. Phil McGraw, Ryan Adams
November 1, 2007
With a writers' strike now looking very likely, "Mrs. Letterman" (Jude Brennan) nags Dave into doing some housework; Stupid Pet Tricks include a pit bull terrier that plays the drums and a cockatoo that likes the Backstreet Boys; Bill Scheft interrupts "Alan Kalter's Foreign Affairs Minute" to remind the audience that the WGA needs the public's support; Ryan Adams & The Cardinals performed "Everybody Knows."
Episode 34
Bill Murray, Jay-Z
November 2, 2007
Etch-a-sketch artist George Vlosich becomes the latest person to do a portrait of Biff Henderson; Bill Murray discusses his ongoing legal troubles in Sweden and plays On-Star operator on Dave's desk phone; comeback kid Jay-Z performs "Roc Boys."
Episode 35
Robin Williams, Lupe Fiasco
January 2, 2008
Dave returns from an eight-week hiatus with a full beard and his writing staff intact; an audience Q&A bit is interrupted by Bill Scheft; ten striking writers present the Top Ten; Robin Williams discusses his recent USO trip to Iraq; after a 16-year layover, "Hal Gurnee's Network Time Killer" returns to the Late Show; associate producer Nancy Agostini appears on "Know Your Staff"; Lupe Fiasco performs "Superstar."
Episode 36
Bill Maher, Ellen Page, the cast of Broadway's "Young Frankenstein"
January 3, 2008
Dave's beard gets a key to the city, courtesy of Mayor Bloomberg; a wayward WGA picketer wanders around in the backdrop; Hal Gurnee's latest Network Time Killer is a "balloon drummer"; Ellen Page plugs Juno; Roger Bart, Sutton Foster, and Chris Fitzgerald perform a song from the musical "Young Frankenstein."
Episode 37
Donald Trump, Shooter Jennings
January 4, 2008
Dave admits that he's getting tired of the beard, then confesses to feeling sick over his new "feud" with Rosie O'Donnell; Dave and Donald Trump talk football; talent coordinator Sarah Billington appears on "Know Your Staff"; Shooter Jennings performs "This Ol' Wheel."
Episode 38
Tom Hanks, Gov. Mike Huckabee
January 7, 2008
Tom Hanks and Mike Huckabee are the scheduled guests.
Episode 39
Lucy Liu, Alex Roy, MGMT
January 8, 2008
Lucy Liu and MGMT are the scheduled guests. Plus, Bill Medley (of Righteous Brothers fame) sits in with the band!
Episode 40
Morgan Freeman, Tom Brokaw, Chuck Prophet
January 9, 2008
Morgan Freeman and Chuck Prophet are the scheduled guests.
Episode 42
Tracy Morgan, Kat Von D, Dropkick Murphys
January 11, 2008
Tracy Morgan, Kat Von D, and Dropkick Murphys are the scheduled guests.
Episode 43
Katie Holmes, Frank Caliendo, Maroon 5
January 14, 2008
Katie Holmes, Frank Caliendo, and Maroon 5 are the scheduled guests.
Episode 44
Denzel Washington, Don Rickles
January 15, 2008
An audience member claims to know Dave's ex-wife, who apparently now lives in Florida; the show is again interrupted by radio transmissions from Lt. Len Easton of the California Highway Patrol; Mike McIntee and Harold Larkin play "Can Two Guys and Their Dead Friend In An Office Chair Hail a Cab?"; Don Rickles plugs his DVD Mr. Warmth and throws a few zingers at Dave and fellow guest Denzel Washington.
Episode 45
Michael Douglas, Katherine Heigl, Wyclef Jean
January 16, 2008
Throughout the night, Tony and Dave play the Spanish-language version of "Wheel of Fortune"; Michael Douglas talks skiing and plugs King of California; an old AC/DC song is butchered on "Gary-oke with Gary Mintz"; Wyclef Jean performed "Sweetest Girl."
Episode 46
Sylvester Stallone, the Teutul family, the Mars Volta
January 17, 2008
Sylvester Stallone, the Teutul Family, and The Mars Volta are the scheduled guests.
Episode 47
Diane Keaton, Jim Gaffigan
January 18, 2008
Dave begs Gaines to stop feeding in phone calls from the California Highway Patrol, which interrupts the show three times. Also, in her first Letterman appearance in two decades, Diane Keaton kisses Dave and admits to being astounded by her costars in the movie Mad Money.
Episode 48
Sarah Michelle Gellar, Dan Patrick, Ringo Starr
January 21, 2008
The Bruce Willis Secret Word of the Night is "Muffin"; during an audience Q&A segment, one man flips out over Chris Dodd's decision to drop out of the presidential race; Sarah Michelle Gellar shows photos from a recent vacation; Dan Patrick plugs his new column in Sports Illustrated; Ringo Starr (featuring Dave Stewart) performs "Liverpool 8."
Episode 49
Sen. John Edwards, Diablo Cody, Josh Ritter, David "Fathead" Newman
January 22, 2008
Senator John Edwards, Diablo Cody, and Josh Ritter are the scheduled guests.
Episode 50
Charles Grodin, New York Giant Lawrence Tynes, The Redwalls
January 23, 2008
Charles Grodin, Lawrence Tynes, and The Redwalls are the scheduled guests.
Episode 51
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, T.J. Miller, Super Furry Animals
January 24, 2008
Lt. Len Easton is caught annoying Dave and interrupting "Larry King Live"; Dave is repeatedly distracted by a photo of Mitt Romney; Andy Kindler visits a life coach; Sen. Barack Obama presents the Top Ten (via satellite); Dave gives an audience member a pizza; Super Furry Animals performed "Neo-Consumerism."
Episode 52
Nathan Lane, Jake Johannsen
January 25, 2008
Nathan Lane and Jake Johannsen are the scheduled guests.
Episode 53
Jessica Alba, Julie Chen, The Whigs
January 28, 2008
Jessica Alba, Julie Chen, and The Whigs are the scheduled guests.
Episode 54
Bill Cosby, Lake Bell, The Matt Savage Trio
January 29, 2008
Lt. Len Easton calls up C-SPAN's "Washington Journal"; Bill Cosby shares an antedote about his recently deceased mother; teen jazz prodigy Matt Savage and his trio perform "El Fuego."
Episode 55
Dr. Phil McGraw, Lena Headey, Gary Allan
January 30, 2008
An audience member gives Dave a gold hat, which Paul wears; Lt. Len Easton pops up on "Sex Talk with Sue Johanson"; a clothing-optional airline is the subject of several gags, including the Top Ten; two more audience members react poorly to the latest election news; Dr. Phil discusses viral encephalitis and his botched "chat" with Britney Spears; Gary Allan performs "Watching Airplanes."
Episode 56
Stupid Human Tricks, Eva Longoria Parker, Colbie Caillat
January 31, 2008
Eva Longoria and Colbie Caillat are the scheduled guests. Plus, Stupid Human Tricks!
Episode 57
Paris Hilton, Artie Lange, Vampire Weekend
February 1, 2008
Paris Hilton, Artie Lange, and Vampire Weekend are the scheduled guests.
Episode 58
Sen. Hillary Clinton, Sheryl Crow
February 4, 2008
Dave discusses at length the New York Giants' upset Super Bowl victory; Senator Hillary Clinton jokes that her choice of running mate has come down to Dave or Regis; Sheryl Crow performed "Love is Free."
Episode 59
Matthew McConaughey, Gary Mule Deer, Sheryl Crow
February 5, 2008
Matthew McConaughey, Gary Mule Deer, and Sheryl Crow are the scheduled guests.
Episode 60
Eli Manning, Vince Vaughn, A Fine Frenzy
February 6, 2008
Eli Manning and A Fine Frenzy are the scheduled guests.
Episode 61
Kate Hudson, Jack Hanna
February 7, 2008
Lt. Len Easton interrupts "Know Your Current Events"; Kate Hudson plugs Fool's Gold and talks football; Jack Hanna introduces Dave to an African Warthog (which Dave likes) and a cobra (which freaks him out).
Episode 62
Colin Farrell, Blake Lively, Lenny Kravitz
February 8, 2008
"Late Show Fun Facts" is interrupted by a ticket scalper (Mike McIntee); Colin Farrell plugs In Bruges and gives Dave a fedora; Lenny Kravitz performed "Bring It On."
Episode 63
Kate Walsh, Jason Sudeikis, OK Go and Bonerama
February 11, 2008
While fielding a question about Oprah tickets, Dave accidentally breaks one of his pencils in half; a certain panicky audience member is confronted by Dr. Phil in the theater hallway; Kate Walsh shows off her new puppy; Jason Sudeikis discusses his famous uncle; OK Go (featuring Bonerama) performed "A Million Ways."
Episode 64
Evangeline Lilly, Marisa Miller, Brad Paisley
February 12, 2008
Evangeline Lilly and Brad Paisley are the scheduled guests.
Episode 65
Martin Short, Amy Ryan
February 13, 2008
Dave obsesses over his orange tie; live via satellite, a man with a black eye won't talk to Dave; Chris Elliott and Gerard Mulligan drop by to plug their (fake) new show, "American Conquistadors"; Martin Short takes a jab at the paparazzi and sings a parody of "Maybe This Time"; Oscar nominee Amy Ryan plugs Gone Baby Gone.
Episode 66
Regis Philbin, Joseph Arthur
February 14, 2008
Regis Philbin and Joseph Arthur are the scheduled guests.
Episode 67
Charles Barkley, Bill Burr
February 15, 2008
Charles Barkley talks hoops and dodges questions about running for governor of Alabama; a CBS executive stops the show to grill Dave; comedian Bill Burr riffs on the elderly.
Episode 68
Dennis Quaid, Ryan Newman, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings
February 18, 2008
Dennis Quaid and Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings are the scheduled guests.
Episode 69
Randy Jackson, Saffron Burrows, Ray Davies
February 19, 2008
Bill Scheft apologizes for a bad Dick Cheney joke, citing tainted roast beef; after Dave mentions the resignation of Fidel Castro, a certain angry audience member pummels four CBS Pages; Dave meets "Millionaire Matchmaker" Todd Pendleton, who turns out to be a phony; Ray Davies performed "In a Moment."
Episode 70
Amy Sedaris, Erika Jensen, Foo Fighters
February 20, 2008
Paul stars in a spoof of VH1's hit reality show "Rock of Love"; Martha Stewart and Emeril Lagasse read the Top Ten; grocery-bagging champ Erika Jensen takes Dave to school; Foo Fighters perform "The Pretender."
Episode 71
Steve Martin, hand shadows performance with Raymond Crowe
February 21, 2008
Steve Martin is the scheduled guest. Plus, a hand shadow demonstration!
Episode 72
Diddy, Al Lubel
February 22, 2008
Lt. Len Easton resurfaces; "Harry Letterman" is spotted having a smoke backstage, and later flirts with Paul's teenage daughter; Diddy promotes the upcoming made-for-TV production of A Raisin in the Sun; Al Lubel does stand-up.
Episode 73
Will Ferrell, Michael McDonald
February 25, 2008
Live via satellite, Osama bin Laden accepts an Academy Award; Will Ferrell plugs Semi-Pro and pays homage to "The Sound of Music"; Michael McDonald performed "(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher."
Episode 74
Courteney Cox, Thomas Friedman, Chingy with Ludacris
February 26, 2008
Courtney Cox, Thomas Friedman, Chingy, and Ludacris are the scheduled guests.
Episode 75
Kid Scientists, Natalie Portman, Kenna
February 27, 2008
"AMPTP President Nick Counter" and "Writers Guild Executive Director David Young" call a truce... and make out; in tonight's remote, Andy Kindler visits a toy convention; the latest Kid Scientist experiments from Naperville, IL include gravity-defying water and a crudely-built hovercraft; Kenna (featuring N.E.R.D.) performed "Say Goodbye to Love."
Episode 76
Amy Adams, Jamie Oliver, Liam Finn
February 28, 2008
Amy Adams, Jamie Oliver, and Liam Finn are the scheduled guests.
Episode 77
Woody Harrelson, Tommy Tiernan
February 29, 2008
Woody Harrelson discusses "tea-bagging" while kite surfing and plugs Semi-Pro; a cat scratching post is the latest object on "Will It Float?"; British comedian Tommy Tiernan riffs on child-rearing.
Episode 78
Jim Carrey, Paula Abdul
March 10, 2008
Jim Carrey and Paula Abdul are the scheduled guests.
Episode 79
Martha Stewart, Snoop Dogg
March 11, 2008
Dave comments on the Gov. Eliot Spitzer scandal; the backdrop scalper (Mike McIntee) tries to sell Dave some Snoop Dogg tickets, even though he's on the show; Martha Stewart describes how to make a "white wine Spitzer"; Snoop Dogg plugs his youth football league and performs "Sensual Seduction."
Episode 80
Charlize Theron, Lewis Black, British Sea Power
March 12, 2008
Charlize Theron, Lewis Black, and British Sea Power are the scheduled guests.
Episode 81
Kate Beckinsale, Graham Colton
March 13, 2008
Dave tears up a new five-dollar bill and ketchup spills out; the 2008 Wild Turkey Bourbon Grand National Gobbling champs strut their stuff; "Johnny Twain" drops by to tell Jeff Foxworthy-style "redneck" jokes; Graham Colton performed "Best Days."
Episode 82
Jaime Pressly, Brian Regan
March 14, 2008
Jaime Pressly and Brian Regan are the scheduled guests.
Episode 83
Rainn Wilson, Mike Golic & Mike Greenberg, Bell X1
March 17, 2008
Rainn Wilson, Mike Golic, Mike Greenberg, and Bell X1 are the scheduled guests.
Episode 84
Al Franken, Lauren Conrad, The Cribs
March 18, 2008
Dave gives an update on his tick infection; a man from Texas plays "What's In The Soup?" at Hello Deli; Al Franken (D-MN) stumps for his US Senator campaign; Lauren Conrad explains to Dave what a "frenemy" is; The Cribs perform "I'm A Realist."
Episode 85
Brooke Shields, Seth Meyers, Gutter Twins
March 19, 2008
Cameraman Dave Dorsett is caught drinking on the job; the cast of "Battlestar Galactica" reads the Top Ten; Dave and Brooke Shields discuss foot surgery; Alan recalls an unpleasant Final Four memory; SNL's Seth Meyers explains why he doesn't have a valid driver's license; The Gutter Twins perform "Idle Hands."
Episode 86
Demi Moore, Anthony Bourdain, Counting Crows
March 24, 2008
An audience woman shares her own tick bite experience with Dave; Alan narrates a history of the Ed Sullivan Theater, then cuts himself off to use the washroom; Demi Moore discusses leach therapy and plugs Flawless; Counting Crows perform "You Can't Count On Me."
Episode 87
Kate Bosworth, John Witherspoon, The Raveonettes
March 25, 2008
Kate Bosworth, John Witherspoon, and The Raveonettes are the scheduled guests.
Episode 88
Brian Williams, Judy Greer, Langhorne Slim
March 26, 2008
Brian Williams, Judy Greer, and Langhorne Slim are the scheduled guests.
Episode 95
Kelsey Grammer, Kristen Bell, Rogue Wave
April 15, 2008
After Kelsey Grammer shares a disgusting antedote about his pet, Dave theorizes that every great story ends with "...and then the dog ate it." His hypothesis is confirmed when "Heroes" star Kristen Bell shares a dog story of her own.
Episode 97
Kelly Ripa, Dr. John P. Holdren, The Black Keys
April 17, 2008
Kelly Ripa, The Black Keys
Episode 99
Billy Crystal, Maria Sharapova
April 21, 2008
Dave discusses Harry's T-ball debut; the backdrop scalper tries to sell Papel Mass tickets a week late; Chris Elliott and Gerard Mulligan spend a day at New York Rangers' practice; Billy Crystal riffs on turning 60 and playing one game for the Yankees; Dave and Billy play tennis on 53rd Street with Maria Sharapova.
Episode 102
Tina Fey, Brett Favre, Estelle
April 24, 2008
Dave recalls being stuck in an elevator, with time-lapse footage of his ordeal; Tina Fey plugs Baby Mama; Brett Favre makes it clear that he has no intention of returning to the NFL; Estelle performed "American Boy."
Episode 125
Julianne Moore, Morgan Spurlock, a performance from the Broadway musical "South Pacific"
June 3, 2008
Episode 132
Ben Kingsley, Artie Lange, Emmylou Harris
June 12, 2008
Ben Kingsley and Emmylou Harris are the scheduled guests.
Episode 135
Steve Carell, Lance Armstrong, Dr. John
June 17, 2008
Dave attempts to channel the spirit of President Harry Truman, but ends up getting his voice mail; with Rupert's assistance, a tourist from British Columbia takes a vacation photo with Dave; Steve Carell plugs Get Smart; Dr. John and The Lower 911 performed "Time for a Change."
Episode 139
Will Smith, Joe Buck
June 23, 2008
Dave discusses watching his son play T-ball; Dave embarasses George Clarke by addressing him as Thomas Beatie (that pregnant transgendered guy); Will Smith plugs Hancock and appears on "Alan Kalter's Celebrity Interview"; Fox Sports announcer Joe Buck comments on steroid and Viagra use in baseball.
Episode 140
Charlize Theron, Richard Belzer, Mötley Crüe
June 24, 2008
After a gag about "Martian Ice" bombs, Dave gives the red-colored ice to an audience member; over at Hello Deli, Deborah Lynn plays "Psychic Gasoline" (and loses yet again); Charlize Theron discusses camping and plugs Hancock; Richard Belzer eulogizes comedy legend George Carlin, who passed away two days earlier; Motley Crue performed "Saints of Los Angeles
Episode 147
Ricky Gervais, John Mellencamp
July 17, 2008
Following "Top Ten Signs It's Time To Wash Your Monkey," Lyle the Intern unsuccessfully tries to persuade Dave into opening a Pizza Hut franchise. Also, John Mellencamp performed "Troubled Land" and reminisces about living in Indiana with Dave
Episode 149
Will Ferrell, Adam Savage & Jamie Hyneman
July 21, 2008
Will Ferrell, Adam Savage, and Jamie Hyneman are the scheduled guests.
Episode 150
Amanda Peet, Jon Hamm, Augustana
July 22, 2008
Dave welcomes back Bill Scheft, who was sidelined with hip surgery; Small Town News is interrupted by a guy in a Batman mask; Amanda Peet plugs the "X-Files" sequel; "Mad Men" star Jon Hamm discusses summer trips to Florida; Augustana performed "I Still Ain't Over You."
Episode 151
John C. Reilly, Jane Mayer, Grizzly Bear
July 23, 2008
John C. Reilly, Jane Mayer, and Grizzly Bear are the scheduled guests.
Episode 152
David Duchovny, Black Kids
July 24, 2008
Featuring David Duchovny (The X-Files: I Want To Believe) and Black Kids (Partie Traumatic)
Episode 154
Gillian Anderson, Simon Pegg, We Are Scientists
July 28, 2008
Dave describes an incident during the monologue where Inky's cue-cards went AWOL; Dave and Paul acknowledge the passing of ex-WMDB guitarist Hiram Bullock; Gillian Anderson discusses living abroad and her "make-out session" with Dave six years ago; We Are Scientists performed "After Hours."
Episode 156
Pamela Anderson, James Franco, Atmosphere
July 30, 2008
Pamela Anderson, James Franco,Atmosphere
Episode 158
Richard Simmons, Mary-Louise Parker
August 1, 2008
Paul Thoresen appears again to drop a 55-gallon water balloon on a '94 Chevy LeBaron convertible; Dave and Richard Simmons have another animated interview, in which the fitness guru stands and sings on the guest chair; Richard also appears on another tension-filled edition of "Alan Kalter's Celebrity Interview"; in her first Late Show appearance in 13 1/2 years, Mary-Louise Parker plugs "Weeds" while Dave
Episode 161
Penelope Cruz, Danny Way, Randy Newman
June 6, 2008
Penelope Cruz, Randy Newman, Danny Way
Episode 163
Donald Trump, Dwayne Kennedy
August 8, 2008
Donald Trump discusses real estate in Abu Dhabi; "WIll It Float?" is played on the roof; Dwayne Kennedy riffs on the possibility of a black president
Episode 165
Bryan Clay, Don Cheadle, Little Anthony & The Imperials
August 26, 2008
Tonight on "Get to Know Delaware," a fun fact about neighboring Pennsylvania; Dave's "son" throws a beer bottle at a green room TV; live from Denver, Biff fails to interview DNC Chairman Howard Dean; Olympic gold medalist Bryan Clay tosses a discus and a javelin at a taxi cab; Little Anthony and the Imperials perform "Hurts So Bad."
Episode 166
Kerri Walsh & Misty May-Treanor, Neil Patrick Harris, Nas
August 27, 2008
Olympic Gold Medalists Kerri Walsh & Misty May-Treanor, Neil Patrick Harris and Nas are the scheduled guests.
Episode 168
Amy Sedaris, Kim Kardashian, Brian Regan
August 29, 2008
Water-balloon fiend Paul Thoresen drops a 55-gallon bomb on a convertable with three "tourists" (mannequins); the Democratic National Convention is over but Biff's still there; Amy Sedaris obsesses over Dave's shoe tassels; Kim Kardashian describes nearly losing her big toe and plugs Disaster Movie; Brian Regan does stand-up and promotes his upcoming TV special.