Late Show with David Letterman
Season 9
2001 • 208 Episodes
Episodes
1. Will Ferrell, Tom Dreesen
August 20, 2001
Dave announces that instead of "whatever," from now on he will be saying "wherever"; during a segment called "While We Were Out," the male staff members commemorate a minor design change on the stage by sitting in Dave's chair buck naked; Will Ferrell makes a threating message in song to Barbra Streisand.
2. Bob Newhart, Maxwell
August 21, 2001
No overview available.
3. National Hollerin' Champions, Julia Stiles, Habib Koite & Bamada
August 22, 2001
No overview available.
4. Brooke Shields, John McEnroe, Joe Henry
August 23, 2001
No overview available.
5. Eric Kraff, Goran Ivanisevic
August 24, 2001
No overview available.
6. Connie Chung
August 27, 2001
Dave points out that Tony Mendez is mentioned in this week's "Talk of the Town" column in The New Yorker. Later, Jude Brennan makes her last appearance as the bitchy "Mrs. Letterman."
7. Jason Biggs, Daniel Tosh, Etta James
August 28, 2001
No overview available.
8. Charles Grodin, Michael Franti & Spearhead
August 29, 2001
No overview available.
9. Sarah Jessica Parker, John Witherspoon
August 30, 2001
Mayor Guiliani interrupts Dave's monologue; Sarah Jessica Parker promotes "Sex & the City."
10. Helen Fielding, Al Lubel
August 31, 2001
No overview available.
11. Tom Arnold, Brandi Chastain, Ralph Stanley & The Whites
September 3, 2001
No overview available.
12. David Schwimmer, Bjork
September 4, 2001
No overview available.
13. Carson Daly, US Marine Corps
September 5, 2001
No overview available.
14. Tim Robbins, Amy Sedaris, Jimmy Eat World
September 6, 2001
No overview available.
15. Eugene Levy, Rich Hall
September 7, 2001
No overview available.
16. Dan Rather, Regis Philbin
September 17, 2001
In the first show following the terrorist destruction of the World Trade Center, Dave welcomes CBS anchorman Dan Rather and Regis Philbin.
17. Bryant Gumbel, Denis Leary, Tori Amos
September 18, 2001
No overview available.
18. Matthew Broderick, John Miller, Odetta & The Boys Choir of Harlem
September 19, 2001
No overview available.
19. Walter Cronkite, Will Ferrell, Jewel
September 20, 2001
No overview available.
20. Merideth Viera, Stephen Ambrose, Sheryl Crow, Emmylou Harris, and Gillian Welch
September 21, 2001
No overview available.
21. Rudolph Giuliani, Katie Harmon
September 24, 2001
Dave welcomes national hero Rudy Guiliani to the show for the first time since the WTC disaster.
22. Marcia Gay Harden, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Pete Yorn
September 25, 2001
No overview available.
23. Thomas Von Essen, Ben Stiller, Tenacious D
September 26, 2001
No overview available.
24. Hillary Clinton, Cast of '42nd Street'
September 27, 2001
No overview available.
25. Jason Alexander, Don Zimmer, Wyclef Jean
September 28, 2001
No overview available.
26. Elton John, Steve Zahn
October 1, 2001
No overview available.
27. Kate Beckinsale, Chris Kattan, Sarah Harmer
October 2, 2001
No overview available.
28. John Cusack, Grant Paulsen, Joe Strummer
October 3, 2001
During "What's the Deal With Old Guys and Enormous Glasses?" Dave wears a 70's-era pair of specs; John Cusack promotes Serendipity.
29. Owen Wilson, Lisa Ling, Ryan Adams
October 4, 2001
Paul composes a song about people that look like Burt Reynolds; Owen Wilson plugs Zoolander.
30. Joshua Jackson, Tiki Barber, Emo Phillips
October 5, 2001
Alan gives dating tips; Joshua Jackson promotes the upcoming season premiere of "Dawson's Creek;" Emo Philips does a stand-up routine on Dave's show for the first time since 1989.
31. Farrah Fawcett, Tina Fey, Garbage
October 8, 2001
No overview available.
32. Tom Cavanagh, Steve Hartman, Leona Naess
October 9, 2001
No overview available.
33. Nathan Lane, Cokie Roberts
October 10, 2001
No overview available.
34. Bruce Willis, Cody Arens, Alicia Keys
October 11, 2001
Out of the blue, Dave compliments the New York State Police, but Paul smells a rat. Dave claims he wasn't pulled over again. Meanwhile, Bruce Willis plays "drums" with his head and 7-year-old child actor Cody Arens plugs Riding in Cars with Boys.
35. Rose McGowen, Sarah Vowell, Jim Gaffigan
October 12, 2001
No overview available.
36. Steve Kroft, Bruce McCall, John Mellencamp
October 15, 2001
No overview available.
37. Jack Hannah, Justin Long, Daniel Rodriguez
October 16, 2001
No overview available.
38. Ethan Hawke, Judith Miller, Quincy Jones
October 17, 2001
No overview available.
39. John McCain, Brittany Murphy, Macy Gray
October 18, 2001
No overview available.
40. Kevin Kline, Richard Holbrooke, Caroline Rhea
October 19, 2001
No overview available.
41. David Hyde Pierce, U2
October 29, 2001
No overview available.
42. David Spade, Marv Albert, Laurie Anderson
October 30, 2001
No overview available.
43. Kevin Spacey, Amy Sedaris
October 31, 2001
No overview available.
44. Tom Brokaw, Gene Catron
November 1, 2001
No overview available.
45. John Travolta, Harland Williams
November 2, 2001
No overview available.
46. Jack Black, Tony Bennett
November 5, 2001
No overview available.
47. Billy Crystal, Brittany Spears
November 6, 2001
No overview available.
48. Marge Helgenberger, Gil de Ferran, Lyle Lovett
November 7, 2001
No overview available.
49. Stupid Pet Tricks, Vince Vaughn, Faith Evans
November 8, 2001
No overview available.
50. Richard Dreyfus, Brett Butler
November 9, 2001
No overview available.
51. Martin Lawrence, Natalie Merchant
November 12, 2001
No overview available.
52. Barbara Walters, David Radcliffe, Natalie Merchant
November 13, 2001
No overview available.
53. Harry Connick Jr., Bernie Mac
November 14, 2001
No overview available.
54. Steve Martin, Earl Scruggs
November 15, 2001
No overview available.
55. Richard Harris, George Carlin
November 16, 2001
No overview available.
56. Kevin James, Deion Sanders
November 19, 2001
No overview available.
57. Julia Roberts, Shelby Lynne
November 20, 2001
No overview available.
58. Jenna Elfman, Kid Rock
November 21, 2001
No overview available.
59. David Sedaris, Five for Fighting
November 22, 2001
No overview available.
60. Ray Romano, Mitch Hedberg
November 23, 2001
No overview available.
61. Kelly Ripa, Mort Sahl
November 26, 2001
No overview available.
62. George Clooney, Martha Stewart
November 27, 2001
No overview available.
63. Noah Wyle, George Miller, Carole King
November 28, 2001
No overview available.
64. Julia Stiles, Jeff Gordon
November 29, 2001
No overview available.
65. Jada Pinkett Smith, Thomas Friedman
November 30, 2001
No overview available.
66. Ellen DeGeneres, Dave Gorman, Kelly Goldsmith
December 10, 2001
No overview available.
67. Mariah Carey, Elijah Wood, Stereophonics
December 11, 2001
No overview available.
68. Andy Garcia, Chris Matthews
December 12, 2001
No overview available.
69. Kid Scientists, Liv Tyler, Cake
December 13, 2001
No overview available.
70. Michelle Pfeiffer, Dennis Regan
December 14, 2001
No overview available.
71. Meg Ryan, Diana Krall
December 17, 2001
No overview available.
72. Kevin Spacey, Jerome Bettis, Jane Monheit
December 18, 2001
No overview available.
73. Jamie Foxx, Rhys Ifans, Darlene Love
December 19, 2001
No overview available.
74. Marisa Tomei, Lenny Kravitz
December 20, 2001
No overview available.
75. Peter Jennings, Tom Ryan
December 21, 2001
No overview available.
76. Ian McKellan, Phil Simms
December 26, 2001
No overview available.
77. Rudolph Giuliani, P.O.D.
December 27, 2001
No overview available.
78. Lauren Graham, Eddie Brill
December 28, 2001
No overview available.
79. Gwyneth Paltrow, Starsailor
January 7, 2002
No overview available.
80. Cate Blanchett, Timothy Treadwell
January 8, 2002
No overview available.
81. Jennifer Connelly, Colin Soloway
January 9, 2002
What's "New for the Office" in 2002? The items Dave introduces include a Jack Daniels water cooler and a color printer that makes flapjacks. Also, throughout the night, various people walk onstage and gripe about Dave in French, Turkish, Russian and Japanese.
82. Jack Black, Foo Fighters
January 10, 2002
No overview available.
83. Tom Cruise, Tom Papa
January 11, 2002
No overview available.
84. Ethan Zohn, Josh Hartnett, Remy Zero
January 14, 2002
No overview available.
85. Cuba Gooding Jr., Jewel
January 15, 2002
No overview available.
86. David Brenner, Howie Long, Jewel
January 16, 2002
No overview available.
87. Cynthia Nixon, Mario Andretti, Willie Nelson & Rob Thomas
January 17, 2002
No overview available.
88. Darrell Hammond, Elayne Boosler, Willie Nelson & Lyle Lovett
January 18, 2002
No overview available.
89. Jimmy Kimmell, Julie Bowen, Cracker
January 28, 2002
No overview available.
90. Bruce Willis, Ivan Neville
January 29, 2002
No overview available.
91. Tim Russert, Jason Schwartzman
January 30, 2002
No overview available.
92. Merv Griffin, Phantom Planet
January 31, 2002
No overview available.
93. Regis Philbin, Steven Wright
February 1, 2002
No overview available.
94. LL Cool J, John McEnroe
February 4, 2002
No overview available.
95. Amy Brenneman, Martin Rees, Shakira
February 5, 2002
Disgraced Enron CEO "Kenneth Lay" sits in with the band, and is later seen shredding songsheets.
96. Adam Vinatieri, Chris Matthews
February 6, 2002
No overview available.
97. Mariska Harkitay, George Divoky, Alan Jackson
February 7, 2002
No overview available.
98. Andy Richter, Jake Johannsen
February 8, 2002
No overview available.
99. Janet Jackson, Enrique Iglesias
February 11, 2002
Stephanie makes her first report from Salt Lake City, in which she shows Dave a photo of her watching the opening ceremonies on TV; Dave can't stop staring at Janet Jackson's revealing outfit; Enrique Iglesias sings "Escape."
100. Denis Leary, India.Arie
February 12, 2002
No overview available.
101. Kelly Clark, Jeri Ryan
February 13, 2002
No overview available.
102. Calista Flockhart, Incubus
February 14, 2002
No overview available.
103. Colin Farrell, Colin Quinn
February 15, 2002
No overview available.
104. Ross Powers, Mila Kunis
February 18, 2002
No overview available.
105. Casey FitzRandolph, Ashleigh Banfield
February 19, 2002
No overview available.
106. Simon Ammann, Kevin Bacon
February 20, 2002
No overview available.
107. Halle Berry, Jonny Moseley
February 21, 2002
No overview available.
108. Richard Dreyfuss, Jeff Foxworthy
February 22, 2002
No overview available.
109. Jill Bakken and Vonnetta Flowers, Kelsey Grammer, Alanis Morissette
February 25, 2002
No overview available.
110. Martin Short, Jack Hanna
February 26, 2002
No overview available.
111. Stupid Human Tricks, Cher
February 27, 2002
In honor of his recent nomination, Paul and the gang participate in a Grammy-themed edition of "Stump the Band;" during "Stupid Human Tricks," a fourteen-year-old girl performs "Feliz Navidad" with her nose; Cher sings "Song for the Lonely."
112. Tom Arnold, Nappy Roots
February 28, 2002
No overview available.
113. Cokie Roberts, Al Lubel
March 1, 2002
No overview available.
114. Ray Romano, Jason Kidd
March 11, 2002
No overview available.
115. Regis Philbin, Andie MacDowell, Evelyn Glennie
March 12, 2002
No overview available.
116. Rene Russo, Bob Sarlatte, The Chieftains
March 13, 2002
No overview available.
117. John McCain, The White Stripes
March 18, 2002
Dave mentions that Paul has been keeping himself busy, as he performed not only at this year's Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies, but also at the much-ballyhooed Liza Minelli-David Gest wedding; Dave continues to gloat over his Aftonbladet award, which he nonchalantly drinks from Stanley Cup-style; The White Stripes perform "Fell In Love With a Girl."
118. Jon Stewart, Kit Armstrong
March 19, 2002
Dave asks Paul to play some Gene Pitney; the "Late Show Psychic Test Drive" finds Rupert driving Deborah Lynn around the city in a 2001 Chevy Malibu; Dave chats with boy genius Kit Armstrong.
119. Bonnie Hunt, N.E.R.D.
March 20, 2002
Dave and Paul discuss the vernal equinox and the old wives tale that you're supposed to be able to stand an egg on its end at the moment of the equinox; Dave mentions that "Will It Float" is quickly becoming a fan favorite, then correctly predicts that a half-gallon of strawberry ice cream will float; N.E.R.D. performs "Rock Star."
120. Adam Arkin, Amy Sedaris, Midnight Oil
March 25, 2002
Alan reports on what everybody was wearing at last night's Oscars (all the men wore tuxedos), while Adam Arkin promotes the critically-disdained sitcom Baby Bob.
121. Barbara Walters, Shannon McNally
March 26, 2002
Dave shows a (bogus) clip of the upcoming Baby Bob spin-off "Baby Jacques," which is just like the original show except everybody speaks in a French accent; a proud tradition continues as a Hello Deli customer goes on a Easter meatball hunt; Alan apologizes for his comments toward Gwyneth Paltrow on last night's show, then inadvertently insults Uma Thurman.
122. Peter Krause, Doris Kearns Goodwin
March 27, 2002
Eric Burdon of The Animals sits in; during the "Odd Catalogs" segment, Dave displays an ad for a "Government-seized and repossessed hairpiece blowout"; the Hi-Ho girls deliver a birthday cake to Tony; Doris Kearns Goodwin addresses rumors of plagiarism.
123. Robin Williams, Sevendust
March 28, 2002
Biff shows footage of him harassing New Yorkers with a bullhorn; the New York National Guard presents the Top Ten; Sevendust (featuring Paul) performs "Angel's Son."
124. Andy Dick, Mike Britt
March 29, 2002
Mailbag: Tony's apparent sexiness forces George Clarke to drown his sorrows in a bucket of chicken at KFC; Dave shows off a tattoo on his leg that he wishes he didn't have (the ABC logo); after learning that Alan makes more money than him, Tony meets George at KFC.
125. Marv Albert, Charlotte Ross
April 1, 2002
Acid jazz legend Herbie Hancock sits in on keyboards; Dave orders Steph/Monty to buy French fries; Marv Albert shows off another one of his blooper reels.
126. Tim Robbins, Jimmie Walker, Cast of Oklahoma
April 2, 2002
During the latest Celebrity X-Ray Challenge, Dave persuades Rupert to lip sync a song from Oklahoma!
127. Michael J. Fox, Patti Smith
April 3, 2002
After Dave notices that Alan bears a slight resemblance to Fred MacMurray, the announcer and a Barbara Stanwyck stand-in recreate a scene from Double Indemnity. Also, Patti Smith sings "Dancing Barefoot."
128. Selma Blair, Dick Enberg
April 4, 2002
Biff introduces footage from his latest trip to Yankees Spring Training in Florida, while a fully-packed suitcase is subjected to "Will It Float?"
129. Bob Newhart, Demetri Martin
April 5, 2002
Will Lee stands in for Biff on pin duty, and for his troubles he receives the tradition gift of Samsonite® luggage; during Mailbag, two "girl scouts" (Harold Larkin and Mike McIntee) destroy Paul's office for being behind on his cookie payments; ten members of the Coast Guard present the Top Ten.
130. Rosie Perez, George Miller
April 8, 2002
In honor of his departure from The Early Show; Dave shows footage of moving men with cardboard boxes superimposed over Bryant Gumbel talking in mid-broadcast; "Survivor: Marquesas" also-ran Gina Crews demonstrates her talent for spitting watermelon seeds; George Miller brags that his grandfather invented the handshake.
131. John Ashcroft
April 9, 2002
Dave models a hideous pair of glasses he found in his house; a woman from Portland, Oregon rides around in Al Norwood's 2001 Honda S2000; Dave tries to get Attorney General John Ashcroft to sing, but only does so during the commercial breaks.
132. Sandra Bullock, Billy Norris, Sheryl Crow
April 10, 2002
After his reluctance to sing on last night's show, Dave is appalled to find US Attorney General John Ashcroft crooning "When The Eagles Soars" on TRL; Alan impersonates Fred MacMurray again; Sheryl Crow sings "Soak Up The Sun."
133. Dee Dee Davis, Cameron Diaz, The Strokes
April 11, 2002
Dave receives another comedy class project from Miss Markey's Kindergarten class, while The Strokes perform "Take It or Leave It."
134. Matthew Conaughey, John Witherspoon
April 12, 2002
Dave receives an unexpected birthday greeting from Osama Bin Laden; CBS Mailbag is interrupted to that the Hi-Ho girls can bring out Daddy's cake; ten Air Force pilots present the Top Ten.
135. Ashton Kutcher, Oliver Atukudzi
April 22, 2002
Dave mentions that he bumped his head over the weekend, then comments on the recent drought in NYC.
136. Landon Shuffett, Seth Green, Elvis Costello
April 23, 2002
Dave mentions that Saddam Hussein's novel Zabibah and the King was been turned into a musical, and then shows a (bogus) promo for it's upcoming debut in Baghdad; seven-year-old billiards trick shot artist Landon Shuffett blows Dave away by shooting a row of thirteen balls into the corner pocket; Elvis Costello performs "Tear Off Your Own Head (It's A Doll Revolution)."
137. Tiffani Thiessen, Bill Walton, Bonnie Raitt
April 24, 2002
Dave mentions Paul's appearance on tonight's episode of Ed, and shortly afterwards Paul wears the fake mustache he had to wear for the role; Alan and the Barbara Stanwyck look-alike perform another scene from Double Indemnity; Bonnie Raitt sings "I Can't Help You Now."
138. Charlie Sheen, Paul Westerberg
April 25, 2002
Another "Incredible Dog Challenge" is postponed by rain; Dave wears his ugly red glasses again; Cee-Lo sings "Closet Freak."
139. The Rock, Dwayne Kennedy
April 26, 2002
Dave and Paul talk about wrestling in preparation of his interview with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. During CBS Mailbag, "Mayor Bloomberg" (Gerard) offers Dave some pot, and Alan Kalter promotes the video "Osama Gone Wild."
140. Charlie Sheen, Paul Westerberg
April 29, 2002
Dave shows various clips of Ted Danson looked scared/shocked from his recent miniseries Living With the Dead; Dave points out that the Late Show was chosen as the seventh greatest television program of all time; Paul Westerberg performs "Silent Film Star."
141. Incredible Dog Challenge, Debra Messing, Wilco
April 30, 2002
The Incredible Dog Challenge is finally held out on 53rd Street, and throughout the night three dogs compete through a series of hurdles and tubes.
142. Kirsten Dunst, Steve Nash, Angie Stone & The O'Jays
May 1, 2002
An "Incredible Cat Challenge" is thwarted when George Clarke's cat won't go through the obstacle course; Kirsten Dunst promotes Spider-Man; after Angie Stone and the O'Jays perform "Wish I Didn't Miss You," the house band closes the show by performing "Love Train."
143. Tobey Maquire, Trey Anastasio
May 2, 2002
"Biff Henderson's America" visits the hamlet of Denver, Indiana; Dave comments on rumors that Bill Clinton may host a daytime talk show; Tobey Maguire does a really bad Rodney Dangerfield impression.
144. Jennifer Garner, Jim Gaffigan
May 3, 2002
Mailbag: a letter about having your name mentioned on TV is somehow morphed into a request to see Alan getting the crap beat out of him. Later on in the segment, a letter about tornados has the same result, as an already bloodied Alan is further laid to waste. Also, Michael McIntee does a remote Top Ten from Central Park, while Jim Gaffigan discusses food and cleanliness.
145. Mary Tyler Moore, Norah Jones
May 6, 2002
The outside cam catches Spider-Man jacking a car; Dave and Mary Tyler Moore play catch; Norah Jones performs "Don't Know Why."
146. Richard Gere, Reggie Miller
May 7, 2002
Dave moans and groans over his latest dental work; Dave shows (obviously phony) footage of Peter Jennings doing World News Tonight in a Spider-Man costume; Richard Gere makes first appearance on the show since 1983.
147. Will Ferrell, Tom Waits
May 8, 2002
Dave and Paul take apart wedding announcements in the New York Times; a staffer in a Spider-Man outfit successfully hails a taxi; Will Ferrell tells Dave what it's like to run the NYC marathon.
148. Hugh Grant, Tony Hawk
May 9, 2002
Skateboarding great Tony Hawk demonstrates his wares out on 53rd Street.
149. Gillian Andersen, Jonathan Katz
May 10, 2002
With Biff on vacation, Steph/Monty handles the pushpins live via telephone; during Mailbag, Paul demonstrates a hidden talent for cartwheels, and then mysteriously disappears; a Mother's Day tradition is started when the moms of ten celebrities present the Top Ten list; Dave and Gillian Anderson make out.
150. Liza Minnelli
May 13, 2002
Dave chats with the latest Survivor loser Robert "The General" DeCanio, while Liza Minnelli performs "Some People" from the musical Gypsy.
151. Kid Scientists, Allison Janney, Al Green
May 14, 2002
Nine guys in Spider-Man outfits, not to mention Dracula, Superman, and a cowboy cram themselves into a Subway restaurant; Tony Orlando dresses down Dave even though he interrupted him, then leaps into a chorus of "Knock Three Times"; when one of Lee Marek's kid scientists starts a very flammable demonstration, Dave demands that the band and everyone else onstage take for cover behind his desk.
152. Alec Baldwin, Ted Nugent
May 15, 2002
Tony Mendez goes home with an audience member (see recap), while Dave and rocker/sportsman Ted Nugent cook rabbit.
153. Stupid Human Tricks, Natalie Portman, X-ecutioners, Xzhibit, Biohazard
May 16, 2002
Dave shows footage from rehearsal of Kenny McGowan tripping over the "Will It Float" tank; Biff visits the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Indy 500 time trials; a participant in tonight's "Stupid Human Tricks" that can maneuver a tennis racquet all over his body flirts with Natalie Portman in the green room.
154. Kathie Lee Gifford, Brian Regan
May 17, 2002
Mailbag: Martha Stewart fills in for Biff on the pushpin board, Harold Larkin goes hitchhiking, and Tony is humiliated on Blind Date. Also, Brian Regan comments on his inability to spell names correctly.
155. Vecepia Towerey, Hilary Swank, The Firecrackers
May 20, 2002
Steph/Monty is mentioned in the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly; Dave calls New York Highway Superintendent Drew Outhouse to resolve an awkward social situation; The Kalter Twins perform "I've Got You Babe"; The Firecrackers, a synchronized jump rope team, demonstrate their wares on-stage.
156. Diane Sawyer, Jesse Martin
May 21, 2002
Dave shows real footage of a woman being questioned on the news wearing a Late Show t-shirt; Diane Sawyer brags about her recent weight loss; Dave chats with Australian teen Jesse Martin, the youngest person ever to sail around the world solo.
157. Jennifer Lopez, April Kleinschmidt, Patty Loveless
May 22, 2002
Trumpter Terence Blanchard sits in; in honor of David Blaine's recent stunt in which he stands on a eighty-foot platform for several days, George Clarke attempts to stand on a folding chair for the duration of the show; Dave chats with April Kleinschmidt, the sole graduate of the Class of 2002 at Harrold High School in South Dakota.
158. Jon Favreau, David Rakoff, Anton Figg
May 23, 2002
Alan asks passerby for their reaction to the new Star Wars prequel and ends up making a scene. Also, Anton Fig and Ivan Neville perform "Inside Out" from the CBS Orchestra drummer's new album, Figments.
159. Charles Grodin, Wendy Liebman
May 24, 2002
Dave announces that Paul will be called Pablo this summer, which will go into effect immediately; Dave promises tonight's show will be "smooth and suave"; during Mailbag, an audience member asks Dave what his most embarrassing moment was, and we watch a (phony) clip of Dave performing with The Firecrackers last week.
160. Jimmy Kimmel, Tom Dreesen, Goo Goo Dolls
June 3, 2002
While showing photos from her trip to the Indianapolis 500, Dave calls Steph/Monty "Dutch"; the snake lady performs again on "Is This Anything?"; Tom Dreesen tells various tales of Hollywood hobnobbing.
161. Celine Dion, Helio Castroneves
June 4, 2002
Dave accuses Rupert of product placement on "May We See Your Photos, Please"; Alan addresses the Queen of England in a rather inappropriate way; Celine Dion performs "I'm Alive" and jumps into the audience.
162. Chris Rock, Jack Johnson
June 5, 2002
Dave and Paul try to figure out a strange gesture that Celine Dion made during her TV concert earlier that week. Later, Chris Rock talks about Don King and Bucky Dent.
163. Nicolas Cage, Abi Thomas, Jimmy Eat World
June 6, 2002
An audience member explains to Dave how to pronounce the name of her hometown: "You're saying Morristown. It's not Morristown. It's Morristown." Also, Dave chats with Abi Thomas, a jogger who was attacked by a bear at Yellowstone National Park.
164. Zach Braff, Kathleen Madigan
June 7, 2002
Mailbag: "Is This Anything?" fave Kiva "Grinder Girl" Kahl stands next to Biff while he puts the pushpins in the map; twelth floor receptionist Art Garfunkel provides his own on-hold music; Alan beats the crap out of an Amish guy, then when Dave explains that the Amish are pacifists, Alan heads back to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, accuses the Amish guy of being brainwashed by Dave, and beats him up again.
165. Christian Slater, David Bowie
June 10, 2002
Dave comments on the Nets' playoff run; Alan performs another scene from Double Indemnity, this time with a Edward G. Robinson stand-in; David Bowie performs "Slow Burn."
166. Sarah Michelle Gellar, John McEnroe
June 11, 2002
Sarah Michelle Geller promotes Scooby-Doo while John McEnroe tells Dave a funny story about getting thrown out of the Australian Open back in his playing days.
167. Freddie Prinze, Jr., Alicia Keys
June 12, 2002
Dave and Paul talk about their cholesterol levels; Freddie Prinze, Jr. promotes Scooby-Doo; Alicia Keys sings "How Come You Don't Call Me?"
168. Jodie Foster, Jack Hanna
June 13, 2002
No overview available.
169. Matt Damon, Marc Maron
June 14, 2002
Biff does his pushpin schtick live from the Grand Canyon, and Dave persuades him to yell "Hey, Mommy!" just to see if there's an echo. Also, Paul does a somewhat convincing James Brown impression, suffers a nervous breakdown onstage, and Dave comes by to bring him his cape.
170. Stupid Human Tricks, Tom Cruise, The Flatlanders
June 17, 2002
Dave takes inventory of all his favorite clips (the "wild dingo," the baby owl eating the mouse, Dubya looking confused, etc.); Tom Cruise shows off his braces; during a segment called "Don't Try This At Home," Mike McIntee sprays Windex into his mouth.
171. Ellen DeGeneres, Al Franken
June 18, 2002
George Clarke stands on the roof of the Studio 54 building to hit golf balls, hoping to go over the Ed Sullivan Theater and break glass on the WPI building on its far side. After successfully breaking one window, Steph/Monty, Alan, and Al Franken each take a few swings at the windows.
172. Piedmont Birdcallers, Lauren Ambrose, Moby
June 19, 2002
The bird callers of Piedmont High School demonstrate their wares once more; Moby sings "We Are Made of Stars."
173. Harrison Ford, ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead
June 20, 2002
The U.S. National Team presents "Top Ten Ways to Get Americans Excited About Soccer;" Dave brags about buying his first car at Harrison Ford; The Trail of Dead performs "Relative Ways."
174. Connie Chung, Gary Mule Deer
June 21, 2002
Biff and Bruce Willis push pins in Hawaii during CBS Mailbag, while Dave lands on the cover of "Martha Stewart Living."
175. Will Smith, Landon Donovan, Yo Yo Ma & The Silk Road Project
June 24, 2002
Will Smith promotes "Men In Black 2," while the US Men's World Cup Soccer Team holds an exhibition on the roof of the theater.
176. National Hollering Champions, Adam Sandler, Trik Turner
June 25, 2002
Dave makes several enlightening remarks about the National Hollerin' Champions from North Carolina, who later perform their winning hollers; Adam Sandler plugs Mr. Deeds.
177. Tom Brokaw, Bow Wow
June 26, 2002
Dave reads from random wedding announcements in the New York Times in a segment called "Will It Last?"
178. Michelle Williams, Barry Sonnenfeld
June 27, 2002
The audience is victorious once more when they play "Stump the Band." Later, Dave shows a very obnoxious commerical for the upcoming G-8 Summit.
179. Christina Ricci, Daniel Tosh, Ben Kweller
June 28, 2002
The "Late Show CBS Mailbag Biff Henderson Map Across America Summer Tour" lands at the Statue of Liberty. Later, Ben Kweller performs "Wasted and Ready."
180. Tom Hanks, Dolly Parton
July 8, 2002
Biff goes out in van, annoying people with a bullhorn. Later, Steph/Monty asks "Road to Perdition" star Tom Hanks, "During the filming, did the crew see or touch any monkeys?"
181. Stupid Pet Tricks, Jude Law, rubyhorse
July 9, 2002
Zeke, the "Rabid Dingo" that bit Dave in June 2000, makes a return appearance on "Stupid Pet Tricks." Later, rubyhorse sings "Sparkle."
182. Robin Williams, Pat Green
July 10, 2002
Dave talks about a snake in his house; Alan Kalter seduces a CPR dummy during a segment called "What's New for Summer;" Pat and Kenny read a transcript of Oprah's interview with Jennifer Lopez; Robin Williams promotes a movie and a broadway show.
183. Paul Newman, Counting Crows
July 11, 2002
Dave plays "Know Your Current Events" with the audience. Later, Paul Newman talks about auto racing while promoting "Road to Perdition."
184. Nathan Lane, Hugh Fink
July 12, 2002
Biff's Summer Tour stops at Niagara Falls. Meanwhile, during CBS Mailbag, George Clarke talks about his plans for the Fourth of July; Alan Kalter struts his "mastery" of the French language.
185. Serena Williams, Tom Arnold, Dave Matthews Band
July 15, 2002
Dave admits to being in a disproportionatly good mood during a segment called "Late Show Newsmakers;" the Dave Matthews Band becomes the second band ever to perform on the roof of the Ed Sullivan Theater.
186. Catherine Keener, Mario Batali, Solomon Burke
July 16, 2002
Steph/Monty and Dave play another round of "Psychic Sandwich." Later, Dave wrecks havoc during a cooking segment with New York restaurant owner Mario Batali.
187. Sarah Jessica Parker, Etta James
July 17, 2002
Sarah Jessica Parker talks about her unborn child; Alan appears to be on the brink of sanity; Dave stumps the audience with a "Beach Quiz."
188. Geena Davis, Robert Plant
July 18, 2002
Just for the hell of it, the annual "Late Show Holiday Quarterback Challenge" is held in the middle of July; Dave quizzes the audience with "Know Your Current Events;" Robert Plant sings "Darkness, Darkness."
189. Ted Koppel, Wendy Liebman
July 19, 2002
Biff's latest stop on his tour is Washington, DC; Dave chats with "Martha Stewart" (Gerard) and her lawyer made of pine cones during CBS Mailbag; Ted Koppel shows off his impeccable comic timing, then delivers a cape to Paul for his Friday night breakdown.
190. Haley Joel Osment, Bill Scheft, Dashboard Confessional
July 22, 2002
George Clarke flies a kite from a taxi; Haley Joel Osment promotes his movie, "The Country Bears;" Dashboard Confessional performs "Saints and Sailors."
191. Kristen Johnson, Kinky
July 23, 2002
Rupert goes golfing; Calvert DeForest turns 81; Kristen Johnston promotes her appearance in Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" in Central Park.
192. Dana Carvey, Ben Kilham
July 24, 2002
Dave chats with a "bear rehabilitator;" Dana Carvey promotes his movie "Master of Disguise;" the "Charts and Graphs" segment reveals that the contents of Ding Dongs are 50% Dings and 50% Dongs.
193. Amy Sedaris, Chazz Palminteri, Weezer
July 25, 2002
During "Know Your Current Events," Dave seems to fixate on attractive women. Later, Weezer plays "Keep Fishin'."
194. Bill Cosby, Tift Merritt
July 26, 2002
During "CBS Mailbag," Paul exaggarates some of the many great tourist destinations of his hometown in Ontario. Later, Bill Cosby talks about his Congressional Medal of Honor.
195. Julia Stiles, Mike Daisey, Wyclef Jean
July 29, 2002
It's the dog days of summer, which might explain why Biff is sitting on a block of ice. Later, Julia Stiles talks about her hair.
196. Joan Rivers, Zooey Deschanel
July 30, 2002
Dave and Rupert play "The Late Show Celebrity X-Ray Challenge." Tonight's celebrity is James Caan.
197. Blaine Mayhugh, Joaquin Phoenix, Little Richard
July 31, 2002
Dave reads articles from obscure newspapers in a segment called "Small Town News." Later, Little Richard sings "Good Golly, Miss Molly."
198. Mike Myers, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band
August 1, 2002
Mike Myers promotes "Austin Powers in Goldmember" and Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band performs "The Rising."
199. Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Mitch Hedberg
August 2, 2002
Biff's Summer Tour continues as Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform "Lonesome Day."
200. Matthew Perry, The Vines
August 19, 2002
Dave welcomes "Friends" star Matthew Perry, who is promoting a new movie. Meanwhile, a performance by the Aussie rock group The Vines blows the audience (and Dave) away.
201. Robin Williams, James Taylor
August 20, 2002
Sitting in with the band tonight is an unknown winner from the previous night's Teen Choice Awards. Later, Robin Williams plugs "One Hour Photo."
202. Al Pacino, Roger Clemens
August 21, 2002
Dave shows a timeline of President Bush's vacation, while Al Pacino promotes the movie "Simone."
203. Elizabeth Hurley, Tom Ryan
August 23, 2002
Biff pushes pins into a map right in front of the famous Hollywood sign in L.A.; Alan and his twin brother Rick appear on "American Idol"; upon hearing of a proposed talk show hosted by Bill Clinton on CBS, Dave shows a promo for NBC's "The Saddam Hussein Show."
204. Stupid Human Tricks, Jimmy Fallon, Dirty Vegas
August 26, 2002
"SNL" star Jimmy Fallon promotes the MTV Video Music Awards, which he's hosting.
205. Chris Elliot, Eliza Dushku, Dixie Chicks
August 27, 2002
Dave announces that tomorrow night Paul will be inducted into the National Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame. Later, Chris Elliott and Dave reminiscense.
206. John Travolta, Nelly
August 28, 2002
Dave forces Steph/Monty to ask John Travolta, "How can I get in touch with the other Sweathogs?"
207. Caroline Rhea, Jake Gyllenhall
August 29, 2002
Joe Perry of Aerosmith sits in with the band; Osama congratulates Dave for nine years at CBS; Jake Gyllenhall promotes "Moonlight Mile."
208. Martin Short, Lewis Black
August 30, 2002
Biff Henderson ends his tour of the US during the "CBS Mailbag" segment (final stop: Mt. Rushmore) as Dave chats with "Dr. Steven Hatfill" (Gerard). Later, Dave welcomes "Jiminy Glick" star Martin Short.