Late Show with David Letterman

Season 12

193 episodes · Aug 23, 2004

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  • S12E1

    Jon Cryer, Chris Kentis, Renee Olstead

    Aug 23, 2004

    Dave points out that CBS is airng stock footage of a guy wresting an ostrich to compete with NBC's Olympic coverage; director Chris Kentis promotes Open Water; ""Still Standing"" star Renee Olstead performs a scorching rendition of ""Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby.""

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  • S12E2

    Dennis Leary, Sam Easterson

    Aug 24, 2004

    Dave has difficulty explaining to Paul what exactly animal photographer Sam Easterson does; Dave shows another out-of-focus clip from the Olympics; Denis Leary promotes the FX hit drama ""Rescue Me.""

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  • S12E3

    Paul Hamm, Josh Hartnett, Nick Cave

    Aug 25, 2004

    ""CBS Mailbag"" features Dave getting friendly with U.S. Olympic volleyball stars Kerri Walsh & Misty May (bogus), Alan Kalter's ""You're Busted"" at Ranch 1, and New Jersey going ""Gay Crazy;"" gold medalist Paul Hamm visits.

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  • S12E4

    Natalie Coughlin, Carla Gugino, Gavin DeGraw

    Aug 26, 2004
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  • S12E5

    Maureen Dowd, Tom Ryan

    Aug 27, 2004

    A man from Pennsylvania turns himself into a human jack o'lantern on ""Audience Show & Tell;"" ten U.S. Olympians present the Top Ten; political writer Maureen Dowd makes several alarming comments on the presidential election.

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  • S12E6

    Carly Patterson, Jeff Foxworthy, LL Cool J

    Aug 30, 2004

    Osama bin Laden announces that he wants to replace Craig Kilborn as host of the Late Late Show; Dave celebrates 11 years at CBS with a timeline; Biff reports from the Republican National Convention, with a goal to hug as many ""Republican Babes"" as possible.

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  • S12E7

    Farrah Fawcett, The Clarks

    Aug 31, 2004
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  • S12E8

    John McCain, Tom Russell

    Sep 1, 2004
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  • S12E9

    Tim Russert, Snow Patrol

    Sep 2, 2004
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  • S12E10

    Jane Pauley, Greg Giraldo

    Sep 3, 2004

    Jane Pauley promotes her new book, talk show, and bipolar disorder.

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  • S12E11

    National Hollerin' Champions, Neve Campbell, Keane

    Sep 6, 2004

    Dave brags about working on Labor Day; like it does every year, a runaway taxi ruins the staff Labor Day barbecue (and runs over Alan); three National Hollerin' Champions do their thing; Neve Campbell; Keane performs ""Somewhere Only We Know.""

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  • S12E12

    Regis Philbin, Hoobastank

    Sep 7, 2004

    At Hello Deli: Rupert selects a contestant to play the ""Late Show Heart Bypass Scramble;"" Regis promotes his new standards CD; Alan recaps his summer, with the usual results; Hoobastank performs ""Same Direction.""

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  • S12E13

    Martin Short, Alan Jackson

    Sep 8, 2004

    ""CBS Mailbag"" introduces Rupert's new ""girlfriend,"" answers the question, ""Does Dave ever sing?"" and features Alan's message to Hillary Clinton; Martin Short; ""Late Show Back to School Tips;"" Alan Jackson sings.

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  • S12E14

    Ray Romano, Avril Lavigne

    Sep 9, 2004

    Biff spends the day at New York-Presbyterian Hospital with Dr. Lou Arrone; an educational segment with Alan and an animated rodent goes awry; Ray Romano talks about the final season of ""Everybody Loves Raymond;"" Avril Lavigne performs ""My Happy Ending.""

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  • S12E15

    Drew Barrymore, Aron Ralston

    Sep 10, 2004

    Dave and Drew Barrymore discuss their long-dormant drinking problems; amputee Aron Ralston returns to the show to promote his new book.

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  • S12E16

    John Kerry, Green Day

    Sep 20, 2004

    Dave comments on the CBS News scandal; John Kerry performs the Top Ten and gets grilled by Dave; Green Day performs ""American Idiot.""

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  • S12E17

    Dr. Phil, Gary Sinise

    Sep 21, 2004

    Stand-ins for Dave and Dr. Phil stand in the gallows; in honor of a recent stunt on Oprah, everyone in the audience gets an automobile air freshener; Alan unintentionally admits that he's sexual dysfunctional.

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  • S12E18

    Kelly Ripa, Annie Duke, Elvis Costello

    Sep 22, 2004

    Nobel prize winner Professor Robert A. Mundell reads aloud from Paris Hilton's book; Kelly Ripa; poker champion Annie Duke; Elvis Costello & the Imposters perform.

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  • S12E19

    Stupid Human Tricks, Rob Lowe, Mos Def

    Sep 23, 2004
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  • S12E20

    Julianne Moore, Tom Dreesen

    Sep 24, 2004
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  • S12E21

    Queen Latifah, Jack Hanna

    Sep 27, 2004

    As it does every season, Alan's hair changes colors; Dave comments on Conan O'Brien's promotion to hosting The Tonight Show in 2009, then openly asks if he can go back to NBC to host Late Night; a Kodomo Dragon (courtesy of Jack Hanna) startles Dave.

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  • S12E22

    John Goodman, Tom Waits

    Sep 28, 2004

    Dave mentions Paul's line of handbags again, while John Goodman promotes ""Father of the Pride"" and ""Center of the Universe.""

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  • S12E23

    Joaquin Phoenix, Austin Stevens, Switchfoot

    Sep 29, 2004

    Live via satellite, Rupert plays bingo; Dave shows a photo of Harry shaking hands with one of the Stangel brothers; Tony ruins the ending of another movie En Espanol, then goes off on one of his trademark rants.

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  • S12E24

    John Travolta, Tim Frisby, Pearl Jam

    Sep 30, 2004
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  • S12E25

    Richard Gere, Jason Randal

    Oct 1, 2004

    CBS Mailbag: Dave shows an ad for Martha Stewart's farewell show, then has a heart-to-heart with ""Pete Rose"" (Gerard); magician Jason Randal dazzles Dave with some card tricks.

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  • S12E26

    Howard Dean, Franz Ferdinand

    Oct 4, 2004

    Dave has another rant about Jay Leno's five-year notice to NBC; an autumn in New York quiz; a still graphic acknowledges the passing of staffer Dorothy Chambers; Howard Dean shills for John Kerry; George Clarke's ""It's A Fact;"" Franz Ferdinand performs ""Take Me Out.""

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  • S12E27

    Annette Bening, Bill O'Reilly

    Oct 5, 2004

    ""Mount Late Show"" erupts repeatedly in the backdrop; a schoolmarm plays ""Would You Like to Touch the Meat?""; Mario Andretti presents the Top Ten.

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  • S12E28

    Jamie Foxx, Davy Rothbart

    Oct 6, 2004
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  • S12E29

    Donald Trump, Brian Binnie, Minnie Driver

    Oct 7, 2004

    ""Know Your Current Events;"" Donald Trump plays (and wins) ""Trump Or Monkey;"" SpaceShipOne pilot Brian Binnie; Minnie Driver sings ""Everything I've Got In My Pocket.""

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  • S12E30

    Brooke Shields, Barry Sonnenfeld

    Oct 8, 2004

    During ""CBS Mailbag,"" Dave promotes the new Late Show newsletter, which includes an Alan Kalter centerfold; Brooke Shields visits; director-raconteur Barry Sonnenfeld returns to tell more amusing stories, and show samples of his martini art.

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  • S12E31

    Melina Kanakaredes, Paul Teutul Sr. and Paul Teutul Jr., Ben Harper and the Blind Boys of Alabama

    Oct 11, 2004
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  • S12E32

    Laura Linney, Richard Lewis, The Wallflowers and Jordan Zevon

    Oct 12, 2004

    Live via satellite, Martha Stewart gets caught in a prison catfight; an NYU student plays ""Guess the Bulge"" at Hello Deli; Jordan Zevon (son of Warren) and The Wallflowers perform ""Lawyers, Guns, and Money.""

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  • S12E33

    Jennifer Lopez, Sue Johanson

    Oct 13, 2004

    Dave has a new favorite phrase (""We must protect this house!"") while J.Lo promotes the remake of the Japanese romantic comedy Shall We Dance?

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  • S12E34

    Billy Crystal, Ralph Nader

    Oct 14, 2004
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  • S12E35

    Tony Danza, Emma Roberts, Brian Regan

    Oct 15, 2004

    ""CBS Mailbag"" with CBS holding auditions for Dave's replacement, George Clarke learning to play drums and Gerard Mulligan returning as ""George W. Bush;"" Tony Danza on his new talk show; Dave chats with Julia Roberts' niece Emma; Brian Regan does standup.

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  • S12E36

    Jimmy Carter, Brandi Chastain, John Mellencamp

    Oct 18, 2004
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  • S12E37

    Jude Law, Ricky Gervais

    Oct 19, 2004
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  • S12E38

    Sarah Michelle Gellar, Tony Kanaan, Sparta

    Oct 20, 2004

    Sarah Michelle Gellar plugs The Grudge; 2004 Indy Racing League Champion Tony Kanaan visits; Sparta performs.

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  • S12E39

    Dustin Hoffman, Joss Stone

    Oct 21, 2004

    ""Stump The Band;"" live via satellite, Martha Stewart gets caught in yet another catfight; Curt Schilling presents the Top Ten; Dustin Hoffman makes spit bubbles; Joss Stone performs.

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  • S12E40

    Amy Sedaris, Tommy Lee

    Oct 22, 2004

    Dave's annual (and quite early) look at ""Halloween Costumes;"" George Clarke with a premature reminder about the end of Daylight Savings Time (Dave makes him down chocolate syrup); Amy Sedaris discusses her bunny and imaginary husband ""Ricky;"" Tommy Lee talks about his book, Tommy Land.

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  • S12E41

    Johnny Damon, Anne Heche, The Donnas

    Nov 1, 2004

    Dave plugs his and Paul's (bogus) ""Decision 2004 Election Showdown Countdown Vote 2004 Democracy Corner"" for tomorrow night's election coverage; Rupert reports from St. Louis and Game 4 of the World Series; Johnny Damon recalls Boston's come-from-behind triumph; Anne Heche talks about parenthood and Birth; The Donnas perform ""Fall Behind Me.""

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  • S12E42

    Tom Brokaw, Mischa Barton

    Nov 3, 2004

    Dave, Alan, Paul and George Clarke all comment on Bush's reelection; Tom Brokaw wishes Harry a happy first birthday; Dave flirts with Mischa Barton of ""The O.C."" to hide the fact that he's never seen the show.

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  • S12E43

    Rosie Perez, Steven Wright

    Nov 4, 2004

    ""Know Your Current Events;"" an 882 pound pumpkin is exploded on 53rd St.; Rosie Perez is tricked (once) by Dave into mentioning her Isuzu Trooper; Steven Wright.

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  • S12E44

    Al Franken, Kristin Bell

    Nov 5, 2004

    ""CBS Mailbag;"" Al Franken explains the Electoral College to Dave; Kristen Bell visits; Project Bandaloop's performance is postponed because of heavy rain in Manhattan.

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  • S12E45

    Tom Hanks, Nelly

    Nov 8, 2004

    The annual run-through by NYC Marathon winners; Ball State University sophomore Ryan Carney adds to his Late Show tattoo collection; Tom Hanks on Scottish Mexican food, vomiting and The Polar Express; Nelly.

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  • S12E46

    Salma Hayek, Sebastian Bourdais, Jimmy Eat World

    Nov 9, 2004
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  • S12E47

    Pierce Brosnan, Nigella Lawson, Renee Fleming

    Nov 10, 2004
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  • S12E48

    Matthew Broderick, Rosario Dawson, Los Lonely Boys

    Nov 11, 2004
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  • S12E49

    Paul Reubens, Evangeline Lilly, Project Bandaloop

    Nov 12, 2004

    During Mailbag, Rupert admits to learning how flirt with women from Bill O'Reilly; Canadian-born TV actress Evangeline Lilly hugs Paul; after a one-week holdover, Project Bandaloop finally trapezes around the building.

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  • S12E50

    Jerry Seinfeld, Jamie Oliver

    Nov 15, 2004
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  • S12E51

    Nicolas Cage, Jason Alexander, Morrissey

    Nov 16, 2004

    Dave experiments with new camera angles by sitting on the edge of his desk; live in the green room, we meet a man who has collected pennies for over thirty years and amassed a fortune of roughly $28; Dave and Nicholas Cage talk about motorcycles.

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  • S12E52

    Renee Zellweger, Chris Raxworthy

    Nov 17, 2004
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  • S12E53

    Howard Stern, Alanis Morissette

    Nov 18, 2004

    Dave shows a faux ad for a 1,420-calorie cheeseburger at Hardee's (""Warning: Do Not Eat""); Howard Stern likens himself to Oprah; Alanis Morissette performs ""Knees of My Bees.""

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  • S12E54

    Tom Brady, Damien Fahey

    Nov 19, 2004
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  • S12E55

    Stupid Pet Tricks, Colin Farrell, The Walkmen

    Nov 22, 2004
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  • S12E56

    Kevin Spacey, Ben Roethlisberger, Streb

    Nov 23, 2004

    A telenovela catfight turns into a Pistons-Pacers basketball game; Rupert and a woman from Alabama drop fake turkeys off the top of the theater; Pittsburgh Steelers wonderkind Ben Roethlisberger participates in the latest Late Show QB Challenge.

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  • S12E57

    Whoopi Goldberg, Jason Bateman, Marilyn Manson

    Nov 24, 2004

    In honor of Thanksgiving, Dave detonates a cannon filled with stuffing; Whoopi Goldberg promotes her one-woman Broadway show; Marilyn Manson performs the Depeche Mode classic ""Personal Jesus.""

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  • S12E58

    Natalie Portman, John Mayer

    Nov 25, 2004

    Via satellite from Indianapolis: The annual Thanksgiving pie-guess with Dave's mom (and dinner guest Marv Albert); Natalie Portman talks about an earlier Thanksgiving day LS appearance and plugs Closer; a Late Show Turkey Recall Announcement; John Mayer performs.

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  • S12E59

    Barack Obama, Jessica Biel

    Nov 26, 2004

    During Mailbag, CBS suit Vinnie Favale announces a stricter policy on vulgarity on the network that may work to Dave's disadvantage; Senator-elect Barack Obama radiates charm and confidence while discussing politics; Dave and Jessica Biel swap stories about their dogs.

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  • S12E60

    Matt Damon, Lance Armstrong

    Nov 29, 2004

    Tonight's ""Spanish Soap Opera Highlight of the Night"" seems to include a round of ""Got Your Nose,"" while Twiggy the Waterskiing Squirrel does a demonstration out on 53rd Street.

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  • S12E61

    Alec Baldwin, Ken Jennings

    Nov 30, 2004
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  • S12E62

    Stupid Human Tricks, Noah Wylie, Sum 41

    Dec 1, 2004
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  • S12E63

    Sharon Reed, Tyra Banks, Lyle Lovett

    Dec 2, 2004

    ""Stump the Band"" continues to mystify Paul and company; Dave chats with Sharon Reed, the Ohio-based TV reporter who stripped naked for a Spencer Tunick project; Lyle Lovett performs ""In My Own Mind.""

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  • S12E64

    Bonnie Hunt, Alex Zanardi

    Dec 3, 2004
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  • S12E65

    Jim Carrey, Ashanti

    Dec 13, 2004

    As they do every year, Rupert, Joe G, Mujibur, and Sirajul place their edible ""angel"" on top of the Late Show Christmas tree; Jim Carrey discusses ab-crunches; Alan flips out while singing ""The Little Drummer Boy""; Ashanti performs ""Only U.""

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  • S12E66

    Cate Blanchett, Craig Ferguson, The Pixies

    Dec 14, 2004
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  • S12E67

    Adam Sandler, Sharon Ice

    Dec 15, 2004

    Adam Sandler promotes Spanglish and performs his rendition of Warren Zevon's ""Werewolves of London;"" Shannon Eis with a look at new toys for the holidays.

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  • S12E68

    Kate Beckinsale, Ciara and Missy Elliot

    Dec 16, 2004

    ""America's Next Top Model"" winner Eva presents the Top Ten; Kate Beckinsale pushes The Aviator; Ciara performs with Missy Elliott.

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  • S12E69

    Jeff Goldblum, Terrell Owens

    Dec 17, 2004
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  • S12E70

    Bill Murray, Kaki King

    Dec 20, 2004
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  • S12E71

    Dennis Quaid, Rusty Wallace, Kaki King

    Dec 21, 2004
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  • S12E72

    Kristin Johnson, Tom Dreesen

    Dec 22, 2004

    Dave's monologue is interupted by a surprise appearance from Billy Crystal (promoting the one-man Broadway show ""700 Sundays""); Dave introduces ""The Nog-Cam;"" 10 carolers present the Top Ten; Broadway star Kristen Johnston opens up to Dave about her recent mugging; Tom Dreesen tells another story about opening for Frank Sinatra.

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  • S12E73

    Regis Philbin, Jay Thomas, Darlene Love

    Dec 23, 2004
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  • S12E74

    Hilary Swank, Andy Dick, Green Day

    Jan 3, 2005

    Dave wishes everyone a happy new year, then accentuates his goals for 2005 (he plans to use the word ""snarky"" more often); ""Biff Henderson: Pollster"" roams the streets once more; Hilary Swank plugs Million Dollar Baby; Andy Dick talks about his crabs; Green Day performs ""Boulevard of Broken Dreams.""

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  • S12E75

    Ethan Hawke, Maria Menounos, Alicia Keys

    Jan 4, 2005
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  • S12E76

    Kiefer Sutherland, Marv Albert, The Black Keys

    Jan 5, 2005
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  • S12E77

    Michael Keaton, Jamie Lynn Spears

    Jan 6, 2005
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  • S12E78

    Kevin Bacon, Caroline Rhea, Wilco

    Jan 7, 2005

    A shocking message from Dubya; Dave contines his use of all the following: carbs, steroids and the word ""snarky;"" ""Celebrity Resolutions"" goes straight into the dumper; Alan's new show, ""Desperate House Gal;"" Kevin Bacon; Caroline Rhea; Wilco performs ""Late Greats.""

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  • S12E79

    Samuel L. Jackson, Amy Poehler, B.B. King

    Jan 10, 2005
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  • S12E80

    Randy Johnson, Aisha Tyler, Razorlight

    Jan 11, 2005
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  • S12E81

    Rudolph Giuliani, Daniel Banks

    Jan 12, 2005

    Rudy Giuliani talks baseball; 11-year-old percussion prodigy Daniel Banks hits the skins; Dave's stand-in finally gets his moment in the spotlight.

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  • S12E82

    Marge Helgenberger, Ryan Seacrest, My Chemical Romance

    Jan 13, 2005
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  • S12E83

    Amy Sedaris, Andy Kindler

    Jan 14, 2005

    Amy Sedaris laments the death of her imaginary boyfriend; Andy Kindler performs stand-up.

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  • S12E84

    Jack Hanna, Teri Polo

    Jan 17, 2005

    Dave calls up Patriots fan -- and ""D Fence"" guy -- Gary Wren, who drops an ""F bomb;"" Rupert learns karate at Tiger Schulmann's; the always on edge Jack Hanna with animals; Alan admits to being jealous of Jack Hanna, then has another hissy fit (and drops an ""F bomb""); Teri Polo on her experiences making Meet The Fockers.

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  • S12E85

    Ice Cube, Chris Russo, Interpol

    Jan 18, 2005
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  • S12E86

    Harvey Fierstein, Regina King, Steven Van Zandt, ... And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead

    Jan 19, 2005
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  • S12E87

    Robert Downey Jr., Nicole Richie

    Jan 20, 2005

    ""Stump The Band;"" Dave shows off his ""baby Borg"" trophy; Robert Downey, Jr. instructs Dave on the finer points of bil jee and performs a song from his new CD; Nicole Richie plugs ""The Simple Life: Interns.""

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  • S12E88

    Jerry Lewis, Sophia Bush

    Jan 21, 2005

    ""Late Show Week in Review"": On a special episode of the controversial Fox show ""Who's Your Daddy?"" the contestant's biological father pummels an amorous Alan; Dave discusses the art of comedy with legendary funnyman Jerry Lewis.

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  • S12E89

    Peter Lassally, Doc Severinson

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dave's first new show following the death of Johnny Carson is an hour-long tribute, featuring clips of Johnny's appearances on both ""Late Show"" and ""Late Night,"" and the ""Tonight Show"" clip of Johnny stealing Dave's pickup truck; longtime ""Tonight"" producer Peter Lassally; former ""Tonight"" bandleader Doc Severinsen and former NBC Orchestra members Tommy Newsom and Ed Shaughnessy perform one of Johnny's favorite songs, ""Here's That Rainy Day.""

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  • S12E90

    Debra Messing, Peyton Manning

    Feb 1, 2005
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  • S12E91

    Patricia Heaton, John Witherspoon, Gibson/Baldwin Grammy Jazz Ensembles

    Feb 2, 2005
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  • S12E92

    Elton John, Eva Mendes

    Feb 3, 2005
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  • S12E93

    Al Franken, Matthew Fox, Nanci Griffith

    Feb 4, 2005
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  • S12E94

    Will Smith, Tom Brady

    Feb 7, 2005
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  • S12E95

    Kevin James, Aishwarya Rai, Three Doors Down

    Feb 8, 2005

    Dave shows ""actual"" footage of the Hubble Telescope; Bollywood superstar Aishwarya Rai promotes Bride and Prejudice; 3 Doors Down performs ""Let Me Go.""

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  • S12E96

    David Hyde Pierce, Howie Day

    Feb 9, 2005
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  • S12E97

    Billy Crystal, Patrick Lawler

    Feb 10, 2005
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  • S12E98

    Paris Hilton, Bill Burr

    Feb 11, 2005

    During ""Week in Review,"" Alan previews the Grammys by singing Tone Luc's ""Wild Thing;"" ten divorce attorneys present the Top Ten; Dave eats a sample of Paris Hilton's new lipstick.

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  • S12E99

    Dr. Phil, Unwritten Law

    Feb 14, 2005
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  • S12E100

    Kid Scientists, Keanu Reeves, Michael Buble

    Feb 15, 2005
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  • S12E101

    Kelly Ripa, Taye Diggs

    Feb 16, 2005
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  • S12E102

    Charlie Sheen, Tori Amos

    Feb 17, 2005
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  • S12E103

    Roseanne Barr, Rachel Weisz

    Feb 18, 2005
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  • S12E104

    Stupid Pet Tricks, Bonnie Hunt

    Feb 21, 2005

    Competitive eater ""Crazy Legs"" Conti attempts to break the world's oyster-eating record in the lobby of The Ed; ""Stupid Pet Tricks"" features three dogs (none too crazy about the oysters); Bonnie Hunt remembers Johnny Carson (and tries an oyster).

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  • S12E105

    Barbara Walters, Rachel Bilson, Kings of Leon

    Feb 22, 2005

    Dave demands to be grilled on the annual Barbara Walters Oscar special, but only if he does the interview with Oprah by his side; ""Harold Larkin's Sidewalk Idol"" searches for the next great singing talent; Kings of Leon perform ""The Bucket.""

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  • S12E106

    Michael J. Fox, Amanda Bynes

    Feb 23, 2005

    Giant rats attack Christo's Gates; Dave comes up with a number of synonyms for inhaling marijuana; Alan editorializes on President Bush, only to float toward promoting a bootleg sex tape he made in 1989.

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  • S12E107

    John Travolta, Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon

    Feb 24, 2005
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  • S12E108

    Ricky Gervais, Rachel Ray

    Feb 25, 2005

    ""Late Show Week in Review"": Dubya (mis)pronounces ""nuclear"" five different ways, while a Flashdancers employee dances around one of Christo's Gates. Also, Lego expert Nathan Sawaya creates a brick portrait of Biff.

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  • S12E109

    The Rock, Solomon Burke

    Feb 28, 2005

    Snowmobiling great Jay Quinlan performs stunts on 53rd Street; actor-cum-wrester Dwayne ""The Rock"" Johnston promotes Be Cool; Solomon Burke blows the roof off The Ed with a pair of songs.

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  • S12E110

    Kirstie Alley, Kathleen Edwards

    Mar 1, 2005

    ""Would You Like To Take A Ride On A Dog Sled?"" on 53rd Street; Kirstie Alley wants to become promiscuous and discusses her new show ""Fat Actress""; Alan has a stern word for Christo's wife Jeanne Claude; Kathleen Edwards performs.

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  • S12E111

    Vin Diesel, Amos Lee

    Mar 2, 2005

    2004 Indianapolis 500 champion Buddy Rice with ""Top Ten Reasons I Love Racing;"" Vin Diesel talks about his dog, and his new film The Pacifier; Amos Lee sings.

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  • S12E112

    Dan Rather, Poppy Montgomery

    Mar 3, 2005
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  • S12E113

    Bruce Willis, Greg Giraldo

    Mar 4, 2005

    Outgoing CBS anchorman Dan Rather looks back at his fifty years in broadcasting and the scandal that prematurely ended his career.

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  • S12E114

    Ashton Kutcher, Al Green

    Mar 14, 2005
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  • S12E115

    Jimmy Fallon, Emily VanCamp, The Four Tops

    Mar 15, 2005
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  • S12E116

    Amanda Peet, Dean Kamazes

    Mar 16, 2005

    Dave is able to work the phrase ""needlessly circuitous"" into the interview with Amanda Peet, plus he admires her profile; Alan gives suggestive advice to Condoleeza Rice; Susan Hum refuses to give her picks for the Final Four tournament; marathon man Dean Karnazes discusses the joy of running.

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  • S12E117

    Sandra Bullock, Gwen Stefani

    Mar 21, 2005

    Dave thanks the FBI and the Montana police for their efforts following a botched kidnapping involving his son last week; Pat Farmer celebrates ""March Madness"" by trying to duplicate his 90 foot drop shot into a goal on 53rd Street; Sandra Bullock doesn't talk about boyfriend Jesse James, but does plug Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous; ""Alan Kalter's Are You ****ing Kidding Me?"" takes a look at the Robert Blake verdict; Gwen Stefani discusses high school and performs ""Hollaback Girl"" with a drumline and sits down for a chat.

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  • S12E118

    Jessica Alba, Brian Greene, Queens of the Stone Age

    Mar 22, 2005

    Jessica Alba plugs Sin City and performs a lasso demonstration with Dave; staffer Susan Hum is reluctant to explain string theory; Queens of the Stone Age perform ""Little Sister.""

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  • S12E119

    P. Diddy, Erika Christensen

    Mar 23, 2005

    ""On Sale Now"" (a variation on ""New Products"") includes room-temperature sushi and flammable curtains; Pat and Kenny read a transcript of an interview between Oprah and Kirstie Alley; Dave closes the show by promoting Japanese gum.

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  • S12E120

    Queen Latifah, Seth McFarlane

    Mar 28, 2005
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  • S12E121

    Britany Murphy, Bob Sarlatte, The John Butler Trio

    Mar 29, 2005
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  • S12E122

    Penelope Cruz, Sarah Vowell, Kaiser Chiefs

    Mar 30, 2005
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  • S12E123

    Denzel Washington, Faith Evans

    Mar 31, 2005

    An audience member walks on her hands, wrap her legs around Dave, and pulls herself up; Dave shows a clip from the NBC soap ""Passions""; Denzel Washington discusses sailing and drinking large amounts of water.

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  • S12E124

    Lisa Marie Presley, Ahmed Ibrahim, Jake Johannsen

    Apr 1, 2005

    Roof problems at the theater results in rainwater onstage; Dave worries over Dengue fever; ""Will It Float?"" hits a snag when a bucket of gumdrops topples over; matchmaking cabbie Ahmed Ibrahim brags about his abilities as an interceder.

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  • S12E125

    Drew Barrymore, Charles Barkley

    Apr 5, 2005
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  • S12E126

    Show #2345

    Apr 6, 2005

    Dave explains how he cut his finger with a cheese grater, then confesses to having a great admiration for lesbians; in her first appearance on the show in 19 years, Jane Fonda discusses her marriage to Ted Turner and her infamous visit to Vietnam; Bloc Party performs ""Banquet.""

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  • S12E127

    Show #2346

    Apr 11, 2005

    Dave and Paul are quizzed about tax exemptions; a bearded Robin Williams discusses everything from Dave's jury duty to welding; Martha Wainwright (sister of Rufus) performs ""When The Day Is Short.""

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  • S12E128

    Mickey Rourke, Jason Randal

    Apr 12, 2005
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  • S12E129

    David Duchovny, Ray Lamontagne

    Apr 13, 2005

    One day after his 58th birthday, waffles are hucked at the audience. Quote Dave: ""Why do I need joke writers when I have waffles?"" Also, the Late Show recreates testimony from the Michael Jackson trial in which the ""King of Pop"" (Gerard) makes an ass of himself; the new Miss USA Chelsea Cooley delivers the Top Ten; David Duchovny promotes House Of D.; Ray Lamontagne performs.

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  • S12E130

    Anthony LaPaglia, Ana Gasteyer, Mariah Carey

    Apr 14, 2005
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  • S12E131

    Kristin Chenowith, Johnny Lechner, Ludacris

    Apr 15, 2005

    A lucky motorist wins $100 worth of free gasoline, which is spent up in less than five seconds; Alan has another hissy fit, this time in a Michael Jackson costume; singer-actress Kristen Chenoweth discusses painkillers.

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  • S12E132

    Farrah Fawcett, Martin Freeman

    Apr 25, 2005
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  • S12E133

    Hank Azaria, Jeff MacGregor

    Apr 26, 2005

    Tonight's clip from the NBC serial ""Passions"" features a monkey comforting a middle-aged woman; Dave meets the employees of Angelo's Pizza; Spamalot star Hank Azaria admits to Dave that he's a lousy dancer; author Jeff MacGregor discusses his year-long observational tour of the NASCAR circuit, and his subsequent book, Sunday Money.

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  • S12E134

    Amy Sedaris, Daniel Tammet, LCD Soundsystem

    Apr 27, 2005
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  • S12E135

    Paris Hilton, Jo Frost

    Apr 28, 2005
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  • S12E136

    Teri Hatcher, Harry Hill

    Apr 29, 2005

    Cold opening: Dave runs into a nude (yet blurred) Teri Hatcher who's locked out of her dressing room; ""Late Show Week In Review"" with Vinnie Favale as Elvis, a SWAT team kitty and Alan with a bevy of hookers; ""Will It Float?"" (a bag of fertilizer...no); Teri talks about swimming with a whale; Harry Hill performs standup.

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  • S12E137

    Martin Short, Elisha Cuthbert

    May 2, 2005

    Throughout the night, wax figures of celebrities that refuse to appear on the show are rolled onstage. One stagehand accidentally cops a feel on the Oprah statue, while Regis storms onstage to complain about his wax likeness.

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  • S12E138

    Jennifer Lopez, Snoop Dogg

    May 3, 2005
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  • S12E139

    Orlando Bloom, Jack Hanna

    May 4, 2005
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  • S12E140

    Luke Wilson, Kasabian

    May 5, 2005

    Live via satellite, Dorothy Letterman performs the Top Ten; in honor of Cinco De Mayo, a city bus crashes into a giant pinata; Kasabian performs ""Club Foot.""

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  • S12E141

    Stupid Human Tricks, Christina Applegate, Brian Regan

    May 6, 2005

    Like he does every Kentucky Derby weekend, Dave calls up Dave Johnson to hear him say ""...and down the stretch they come!""; Christina Applegate promotes the musical ""Sweet Charity"" and discusses a recent injury onstage; Brian Regan performs a stand-up routine about cholesterol and heartburn.

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  • S12E142

    Will Ferrell, Robert Plant

    May 9, 2005
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  • S12E143

    Helen Hunt, Tom Dreesen

    May 10, 2005
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  • S12E144

    Priscilla Presley, Quentin Tarantino

    May 11, 2005
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  • S12E145

    Billy Crystal, Garbage

    May 12, 2005
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  • S12E146

    Samuel L. Jackson, Sting

    May 13, 2005
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  • S12E147

    Ray Ramono, Dave Matthews Band

    May 16, 2005
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  • S12E148

    Ben Stiller, Sherry Fairchild

    May 17, 2005

    Ben Stiller and Shelly Fairchild stop by. Also, Top Ten with Britney Spears and Kevin Federline.

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  • S12E149

    Chris Rock, Nicollette Sheridan

    May 18, 2005
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  • S12E150

    Ellen Degeneres, Hot Hot Heat

    May 19, 2005
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  • S12E151

    David Arquette, Gordon Ramsey

    May 20, 2005
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  • S12E152

    Paul Newman, Danica Patrick, Adam Savage & Jamie Hyneman

    May 23, 2005
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  • S12E153

    Adam Sandler, Reggie Miller, The Wallflowers

    May 24, 2005
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  • S12E154

    Kelly Ripa, Alexis Bledel, Ryan Adams & The Cardinals

    May 25, 2005
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  • S12E155

    Cedric the Entertainer, Dan Wheldon, The Black Eyed Peas

    Jun 6, 2005

    Cedric The Entertainer; Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon; musical guests The Black Eyed Peas.

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  • S12E157

    Russel Crowe, Paul Anka

    Jun 8, 2005

    Russell Crowe; Paul Anka.

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  • S12E158

    Katie Holmes, The Shout Out Louds

    Jun 9, 2005

    Katie Holmes; musical group Shout Out Louds.

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  • S12E159

    Al Franken, Ellen Pompeo

    Jun 10, 2005

    Al Franken; Ellen Pompeo.

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  • S12E160

    Nicole Kidman, Foo Fighters

    Jun 13, 2005

    Nicole Kidman; Foo Fighters.

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  • S12E161

    Show #2380

    Jun 14, 2005

    Dan Aykroyd; Bill Scheft; musician Mike Doughty.

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  • S12E162

    Show #2381

    Jun 15, 2005

    Denis Leary; Alanis Morissette.

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  • S12E163

    Show #2382

    Jun 16, 2005

    BIll Clinton; Ringo Starr.

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  • S12E164

    Show #2383

    Jun 17, 2005

    Mark Wahlberg; racing driver Juan Pablo Montoya.

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  • S12E165

    Show #2384

    Jun 20, 2005

    Christopher Walken; U.S. Open golf champion Michael Campbell; musical guest Billy Corgan.

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  • S12E166

    Show #2385

    Jun 21, 2005

    Lindsay Lohan; sports commentator Chris ""Mad Dog"" Russo.

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  • S12E167

    Show #2386

    Jun 22, 2005

    Michael Keaton (""Herbie Fully Loaded""); author David Sedaris.

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  • S12E168

    Show #2387

    Jun 23, 2005

    Tom Cruise (""War of the Worlds""); musical guest Ben Folds.

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  • S12E169

    Show #2388

    Jun 24, 2005

    Tim Robbins promotes ""War of the Worlds;"" the Purina Junior Agility Dog Challgenge is briefly subjected to controversy; comedian Nick Griffin does stand-up.

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  • S12E170

    Show #2389

    Jun 27, 2005

    Actor Jeff Goldblum; musical guests Sleater-Kinney.

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  • S12E171

    Julian McMahon/Raul Midon/Piedmont Bird Callers

    Jun 28, 2005

    Piedmont Bird Callers; Julian McMahon (""Fantastic Four""); musician Raul Midon.

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  • S12E172

    Tom Brokaw/Dakota Fanning

    Jun 29, 2005

    Tom Brokaw; actress Dakota Fanning.

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  • S12E173

    Jennifer Connelly/Eels

    Jun 30, 2005

    Actress Jennifer Connelly; musical group Eels.

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  • S12E174

    Episode #12.174

    Jul 1, 2005

    Michael Chiklis; comedian Gary Mule Deer; new summer toys with Shannon Eis.

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  • S12E175

    Show #2394

    Jul 18, 2005
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  • S12E176

    Show #2395

    Jul 19, 2005
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  • S12E177

    Show #2396

    Jul 20, 2005
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  • S12E178

    Show #2397

    Jul 21, 2005
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  • S12E179

    Show #2398

    Jul 22, 2005
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  • S12E180

    John Cusack/The All-American Rejects

    Jul 25, 2005
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  • S12E181

    Show #2400

    Jul 26, 2005
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  • S12E182

    Kelly Preston/Jeff Altman/Aimee Mann

    Jul 27, 2005

    Kelly Preston, Jeff Altman and Aimee Mann

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  • S12E183

    Bill Murray/Bettye LaVette

    Jul 28, 2005
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  • S12E184

    Show #2403

    Jul 29, 2005
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  • S12E185

    Lance Armstrong/Michael Ian Black

    Aug 1, 2005
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  • S12E186

    Show #2405

    Aug 2, 2005
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  • S12E187

    Show #2406

    Aug 3, 2005
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  • S12E188

    Show #2407

    Aug 4, 2005
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  • S12E189

    Show #2408

    Aug 5, 2005
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  • S12E190

    Show #2409

    Aug 8, 2005
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  • S12E191

    Show #2410

    Aug 9, 2005
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  • S12E192

    Show #2411

    Aug 10, 2005
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  • S12E193

    Show #2412

    Aug 11, 2005
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  • S12E194

    Show #2413

    Aug 12, 2005
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