Late Show with David Letterman

Season 9

208 episodes · Aug 20, 2001

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  • S9E1

    Will Ferrell, Tom Dreesen

    Aug 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.

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  • S9E2

    Bob Newhart, Maxwell

    Aug 21, 2001
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  • S9E3

    National Hollerin' Champions, Julia Stiles, Habib Koite & Bamada

    Aug 22, 2001
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  • S9E4

    Brooke Shields, John McEnroe, Joe Henry

    Aug 23, 2001
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  • S9E5

    Eric Kraff, Goran Ivanisevic

    Aug 24, 2001
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  • S9E6

    Connie Chung

    Aug 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."

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  • S9E7

    Jason Biggs, Daniel Tosh, Etta James

    Aug 28, 2001
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  • S9E8

    Charles Grodin, Michael Franti & Spearhead

    Aug 29, 2001
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  • S9E9

    Sarah Jessica Parker, John Witherspoon

    Aug 30, 2001

    Mayor Guiliani interrupts Dave's monologue; Sarah Jessica Parker promotes "Sex & the City."

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  • S9E10

    Helen Fielding, Al Lubel

    Aug 31, 2001
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  • S9E11

    Tom Arnold, Brandi Chastain, Ralph Stanley & The Whites

    Sep 3, 2001
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  • S9E12

    David Schwimmer, Bjork

    Sep 4, 2001
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  • S9E13

    Carson Daly, US Marine Corps

    Sep 5, 2001
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  • S9E14

    Tim Robbins, Amy Sedaris, Jimmy Eat World

    Sep 6, 2001
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  • S9E15

    Eugene Levy, Rich Hall

    Sep 7, 2001
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  • S9E16

    Dan Rather, Regis Philbin

    Sep 17, 2001

    In the first show following the terrorist destruction of the World Trade Center, Dave welcomes CBS anchorman Dan Rather and Regis Philbin.

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  • S9E17

    Bryant Gumbel, Denis Leary, Tori Amos

    Sep 18, 2001
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  • S9E18

    Matthew Broderick, John Miller, Odetta & The Boys Choir of Harlem

    Sep 19, 2001
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  • S9E19

    Walter Cronkite, Will Ferrell, Jewel

    Sep 20, 2001
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  • S9E20

    Merideth Viera, Stephen Ambrose, Sheryl Crow, Emmylou Harris, and Gillian Welch

    Sep 21, 2001
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  • S9E21

    Rudolph Giuliani, Katie Harmon

    Sep 24, 2001

    Dave welcomes national hero Rudy Guiliani to the show for the first time since the WTC disaster.

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  • S9E22

    Marcia Gay Harden, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Pete Yorn

    Sep 25, 2001
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  • S9E23

    Thomas Von Essen, Ben Stiller, Tenacious D

    Sep 26, 2001
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  • S9E24

    Hillary Clinton, Cast of '42nd Street'

    Sep 27, 2001
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  • S9E25

    Jason Alexander, Don Zimmer, Wyclef Jean

    Sep 28, 2001
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  • S9E26

    Elton John, Steve Zahn

    Oct 1, 2001
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  • S9E27

    Kate Beckinsale, Chris Kattan, Sarah Harmer

    Oct 2, 2001
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  • S9E28

    John Cusack, Grant Paulsen, Joe Strummer

    Oct 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.

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  • S9E29

    Owen Wilson, Lisa Ling, Ryan Adams

    Oct 4, 2001

    Paul composes a song about people that look like Burt Reynolds; Owen Wilson plugs Zoolander.

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  • S9E30

    Joshua Jackson, Tiki Barber, Emo Phillips

    Oct 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.

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  • S9E31

    Farrah Fawcett, Tina Fey, Garbage

    Oct 8, 2001
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  • S9E32

    Tom Cavanagh, Steve Hartman, Leona Naess

    Oct 9, 2001
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  • S9E33

    Nathan Lane, Cokie Roberts

    Oct 10, 2001
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  • S9E34

    Bruce Willis, Cody Arens, Alicia Keys

    Oct 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.

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  • S9E35

    Rose McGowen, Sarah Vowell, Jim Gaffigan

    Oct 12, 2001
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  • S9E36

    Steve Kroft, Bruce McCall, John Mellencamp

    Oct 15, 2001
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  • S9E37

    Jack Hannah, Justin Long, Daniel Rodriguez

    Oct 16, 2001
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  • S9E38

    Ethan Hawke, Judith Miller, Quincy Jones

    Oct 17, 2001
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  • S9E39

    John McCain, Brittany Murphy, Macy Gray

    Oct 18, 2001
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  • S9E40

    Kevin Kline, Richard Holbrooke, Caroline Rhea

    Oct 19, 2001
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  • S9E41

    David Hyde Pierce, U2

    Oct 29, 2001
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  • S9E42

    David Spade, Marv Albert, Laurie Anderson

    Oct 30, 2001
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  • S9E43

    Kevin Spacey, Amy Sedaris

    Oct 31, 2001
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  • S9E44

    Tom Brokaw, Gene Catron

    Nov 1, 2001
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  • S9E45

    John Travolta, Harland Williams

    Nov 2, 2001
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  • S9E46

    Jack Black, Tony Bennett

    Nov 5, 2001
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  • S9E47

    Billy Crystal, Britney Spears

    Nov 6, 2001
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  • S9E48

    Marge Helgenberger, Gil de Ferran, Lyle Lovett

    Nov 7, 2001
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  • S9E49

    Stupid Pet Tricks, Vince Vaughn, Faith Evans

    Nov 8, 2001
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  • S9E50

    Richard Dreyfus, Brett Butler

    Nov 9, 2001
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  • S9E51

    Martin Lawrence, Natalie Merchant

    Nov 12, 2001
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  • S9E52

    Barbara Walters, David Radcliffe, Natalie Merchant

    Nov 13, 2001
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  • S9E53

    Harry Connick Jr., Bernie Mac

    Nov 14, 2001
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  • S9E54

    Steve Martin, Earl Scruggs

    Nov 15, 2001
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  • S9E55

    Richard Harris, George Carlin

    Nov 16, 2001
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  • S9E56

    Kevin James, Deion Sanders

    Nov 19, 2001
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  • S9E57

    Julia Roberts, Shelby Lynne

    Nov 20, 2001
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  • S9E58

    Jenna Elfman, Kid Rock

    Nov 21, 2001
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  • S9E59

    David Sedaris, Five for Fighting

    Nov 22, 2001
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  • S9E60

    Ray Romano, Mitch Hedberg

    Nov 23, 2001
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  • S9E61

    Kelly Ripa, Mort Sahl

    Nov 26, 2001
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  • S9E62

    George Clooney, Martha Stewart

    Nov 27, 2001
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  • S9E63

    Noah Wyle, George Miller, Carole King

    Nov 28, 2001
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  • S9E64

    Julia Stiles, Jeff Gordon

    Nov 29, 2001
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  • S9E65

    Jada Pinkett Smith, Thomas Friedman

    Nov 30, 2001
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  • S9E66

    Ellen DeGeneres, Dave Gorman, Kelly Goldsmith

    Dec 10, 2001
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  • S9E67

    Mariah Carey, Elijah Wood, Stereophonics

    Dec 11, 2001
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  • S9E68

    Andy Garcia, Chris Matthews

    Dec 12, 2001
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  • S9E69

    Kid Scientists, Liv Tyler, Cake

    Dec 13, 2001
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  • S9E70

    Michelle Pfeiffer, Dennis Regan

    Dec 14, 2001
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  • S9E71

    Meg Ryan, Diana Krall

    Dec 17, 2001
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  • S9E72

    Kevin Spacey, Jerome Bettis, Jane Monheit

    Dec 18, 2001
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  • S9E73

    Jamie Foxx, Rhys Ifans, Darlene Love

    Dec 19, 2001
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  • S9E74

    Marisa Tomei, Lenny Kravitz

    Dec 20, 2001
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  • S9E75

    Peter Jennings, Tom Ryan

    Dec 21, 2001
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  • S9E76

    Ian McKellan, Phil Simms

    Dec 26, 2001
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  • S9E77

    Rudolph Giuliani, P.O.D.

    Dec 27, 2001
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  • S9E78

    Lauren Graham, Eddie Brill

    Dec 28, 2001
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  • S9E79

    Gwyneth Paltrow, Starsailor

    Jan 7, 2002
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  • S9E80

    Cate Blanchett, Timothy Treadwell

    Jan 8, 2002
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  • S9E81

    Jennifer Connelly, Colin Soloway

    Jan 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.

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  • S9E82

    Jack Black, Foo Fighters

    Jan 10, 2002
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  • S9E83

    Tom Cruise, Tom Papa

    Jan 11, 2002
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  • S9E84

    Ethan Zohn, Josh Hartnett, Remy Zero

    Jan 14, 2002
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  • S9E85

    Cuba Gooding Jr., Jewel

    Jan 15, 2002
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  • S9E86

    David Brenner, Howie Long, Jewel

    Jan 16, 2002
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  • S9E87

    Cynthia Nixon, Mario Andretti, Willie Nelson & Rob Thomas

    Jan 17, 2002
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  • S9E88

    Darrell Hammond, Elayne Boosler, Willie Nelson & Lyle Lovett

    Jan 18, 2002
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  • S9E89

    Jimmy Kimmell, Julie Bowen, Cracker

    Jan 28, 2002
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  • S9E90

    Bruce Willis, Ivan Neville

    Jan 29, 2002
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  • S9E91

    Tim Russert, Jason Schwartzman

    Jan 30, 2002
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  • S9E92

    Merv Griffin, Phantom Planet

    Jan 31, 2002
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  • S9E93

    Regis Philbin, Steven Wright

    Feb 1, 2002
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  • S9E94

    LL Cool J, John McEnroe

    Feb 4, 2002
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  • S9E95

    Amy Brenneman, Martin Rees, Shakira

    Feb 5, 2002

    Disgraced Enron CEO "Kenneth Lay" sits in with the band, and is later seen shredding songsheets.

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  • S9E96

    Adam Vinatieri, Chris Matthews

    Feb 6, 2002
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  • S9E97

    Mariska Harkitay, George Divoky, Alan Jackson

    Feb 7, 2002
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  • S9E98

    Andy Richter, Jake Johannsen

    Feb 8, 2002
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  • S9E99

    Janet Jackson, Enrique Iglesias

    Feb 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."

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  • S9E100

    Denis Leary, India.Arie

    Feb 12, 2002
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  • S9E101

    Kelly Clark, Jeri Ryan

    Feb 13, 2002
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  • S9E102

    Calista Flockhart, Incubus

    Feb 14, 2002
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  • S9E103

    Colin Farrell, Colin Quinn

    Feb 15, 2002
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  • S9E104

    Ross Powers, Mila Kunis

    Feb 18, 2002
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  • S9E105

    Casey FitzRandolph, Ashleigh Banfield

    Feb 19, 2002
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  • S9E106

    Simon Ammann, Kevin Bacon

    Feb 20, 2002
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  • S9E107

    Halle Berry, Jonny Moseley

    Feb 21, 2002
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  • S9E108

    Richard Dreyfuss, Jeff Foxworthy

    Feb 22, 2002
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  • S9E109

    Jill Bakken and Vonnetta Flowers, Kelsey Grammer, Alanis Morissette

    Feb 25, 2002
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  • S9E110

    Martin Short, Jack Hanna

    Feb 26, 2002
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  • S9E111

    Stupid Human Tricks, Cher

    Feb 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."

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  • S9E112

    Tom Arnold, Nappy Roots

    Feb 28, 2002
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  • S9E113

    Cokie Roberts, Al Lubel

    Mar 1, 2002
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  • S9E114

    Ray Romano, Jason Kidd

    Mar 11, 2002
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  • S9E115

    Regis Philbin, Andie MacDowell, Evelyn Glennie

    Mar 12, 2002
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  • S9E116

    Rene Russo, Bob Sarlatte, The Chieftains

    Mar 13, 2002
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  • S9E117

    John McCain, The White Stripes

    Mar 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."

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  • S9E118

    Jon Stewart, Kit Armstrong

    Mar 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.

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  • S9E119

    Bonnie Hunt, N.E.R.D.

    Mar 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."

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  • S9E120

    Adam Arkin, Amy Sedaris, Midnight Oil

    Mar 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.

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  • S9E121

    Barbara Walters, Shannon McNally

    Mar 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.

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  • S9E122

    Peter Krause, Doris Kearns Goodwin

    Mar 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.

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  • S9E123

    Robin Williams, Sevendust

    Mar 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."

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  • S9E124

    Andy Dick, Mike Britt

    Mar 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.

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  • S9E125

    Marv Albert, Charlotte Ross

    Apr 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.

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  • S9E126

    Tim Robbins, Jimmie Walker, Cast of Oklahoma

    Apr 2, 2002

    During the latest Celebrity X-Ray Challenge, Dave persuades Rupert to lip sync a song from Oklahoma!

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  • S9E127

    Michael J. Fox, Patti Smith

    Apr 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."

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  • S9E128

    Selma Blair, Dick Enberg

    Apr 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?"

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  • S9E129

    Bob Newhart, Demetri Martin

    Apr 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.

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  • S9E130

    Rosie Perez, George Miller

    Apr 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.

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  • S9E131

    John Ashcroft

    Apr 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.

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  • S9E132

    Sandra Bullock, Billy Norris, Sheryl Crow

    Apr 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."

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  • S9E133

    Dee Dee Davis, Cameron Diaz, The Strokes

    Apr 11, 2002

    Dave receives another comedy class project from Miss Markey's Kindergarten class, while The Strokes perform "Take It or Leave It."

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  • S9E134

    Matthew Conaughey, John Witherspoon

    Apr 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.

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  • S9E135

    Ashton Kutcher, Oliver Atukudzi

    Apr 22, 2002

    Dave mentions that he bumped his head over the weekend, then comments on the recent drought in NYC.

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  • S9E136

    Landon Shuffett, Seth Green, Elvis Costello

    Apr 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)."

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  • S9E137

    Tiffani Thiessen, Bill Walton, Bonnie Raitt

    Apr 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."

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  • S9E138

    Charlie Sheen, Paul Westerberg

    Apr 25, 2002

    Another "Incredible Dog Challenge" is postponed by rain; Dave wears his ugly red glasses again; Cee-Lo sings "Closet Freak."

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  • S9E139

    The Rock, Dwayne Kennedy

    Apr 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."

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  • S9E140

    Charlie Sheen, Paul Westerberg

    Apr 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."

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  • S9E141

    Incredible Dog Challenge, Debra Messing, Wilco

    Apr 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.

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  • S9E142

    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."

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  • S9E143

    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.

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  • S9E144

    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.

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  • S9E145

    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."

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  • S9E146

    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.

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  • S9E147

    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.

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  • S9E148

    Hugh Grant, Tony Hawk

    May 9, 2002

    Skateboarding great Tony Hawk demonstrates his wares out on 53rd Street.

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  • S9E149

    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.

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  • S9E150

    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.

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  • S9E151

    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.

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  • S9E152

    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.

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  • S9E153

    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.

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  • S9E154

    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.

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  • S9E155

    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.

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  • S9E156

    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.

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  • S9E157

    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.

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  • S9E158

    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.

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  • S9E159

    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.

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  • S9E160

    Jimmy Kimmel, Tom Dreesen, Goo Goo Dolls

    Jun 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.

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  • S9E161

    Celine Dion, Helio Castroneves

    Jun 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.

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  • S9E162

    Chris Rock, Jack Johnson

    Jun 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.

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  • S9E163

    Nicolas Cage, Abi Thomas, Jimmy Eat World

    Jun 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.

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  • S9E164

    Zach Braff, Kathleen Madigan

    Jun 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.

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  • S9E165

    Christian Slater, David Bowie

    Jun 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."

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  • S9E166

    Sarah Michelle Gellar, John McEnroe

    Jun 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.

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  • S9E167

    Freddie Prinze, Jr., Alicia Keys

    Jun 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?"

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  • S9E168

    Jodie Foster, Jack Hanna

    Jun 13, 2002
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  • S9E169

    Matt Damon, Marc Maron

    Jun 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.

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  • S9E170

    Stupid Human Tricks, Tom Cruise, The Flatlanders

    Jun 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.

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  • S9E171

    Ellen DeGeneres, Al Franken

    Jun 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.

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  • S9E172

    Piedmont Birdcallers, Lauren Ambrose, Moby

    Jun 19, 2002

    The bird callers of Piedmont High School demonstrate their wares once more; Moby sings "We Are Made of Stars."

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  • S9E173

    Harrison Ford, ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead

    Jun 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."

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  • S9E174

    Connie Chung, Gary Mule Deer

    Jun 21, 2002

    Biff and Bruce Willis push pins in Hawaii during CBS Mailbag, while Dave lands on the cover of "Martha Stewart Living."

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  • S9E175

    Will Smith, Landon Donovan, Yo Yo Ma & The Silk Road Project

    Jun 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.

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  • S9E176

    National Hollering Champions, Adam Sandler, Trik Turner

    Jun 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.

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  • S9E177

    Tom Brokaw, Bow Wow

    Jun 26, 2002

    Dave reads from random wedding announcements in the New York Times in a segment called "Will It Last?"

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  • S9E178

    Michelle Williams, Barry Sonnenfeld

    Jun 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.

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  • S9E179

    Christina Ricci, Daniel Tosh, Ben Kweller

    Jun 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."

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  • S9E180

    Tom Hanks, Dolly Parton

    Jul 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?"

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  • S9E181

    Stupid Pet Tricks, Jude Law, rubyhorse

    Jul 9, 2002

    Zeke, the "Rabid Dingo" that bit Dave in June 2000, makes a return appearance on "Stupid Pet Tricks." Later, rubyhorse sings "Sparkle."

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  • S9E182

    Robin Williams, Pat Green

    Jul 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.

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  • S9E183

    Paul Newman, Counting Crows

    Jul 11, 2002

    Dave plays "Know Your Current Events" with the audience. Later, Paul Newman talks about auto racing while promoting "Road to Perdition."

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  • S9E184

    Nathan Lane, Hugh Fink

    Jul 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.

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  • S9E185

    Serena Williams, Tom Arnold, Dave Matthews Band

    Jul 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.

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  • S9E186

    Catherine Keener, Mario Batali, Solomon Burke

    Jul 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.

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  • S9E187

    Sarah Jessica Parker, Etta James

    Jul 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."

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  • S9E188

    Geena Davis, Robert Plant

    Jul 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."

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  • S9E189

    Ted Koppel, Wendy Liebman

    Jul 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.

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  • S9E190

    Haley Joel Osment, Bill Scheft, Dashboard Confessional

    Jul 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."

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  • S9E191

    Kristen Johnson, Kinky

    Jul 23, 2002

    Rupert goes golfing; Calvert DeForest turns 81; Kristen Johnston promotes her appearance in Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" in Central Park.

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  • S9E192

    Dana Carvey, Ben Kilham

    Jul 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.

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  • S9E193

    Amy Sedaris, Chazz Palminteri, Weezer

    Jul 25, 2002

    During "Know Your Current Events," Dave seems to fixate on attractive women. Later, Weezer plays "Keep Fishin'."

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  • S9E194

    Bill Cosby, Tift Merritt

    Jul 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.

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  • S9E195

    Julia Stiles, Mike Daisey, Wyclef Jean

    Jul 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.

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  • S9E196

    Joan Rivers, Zooey Deschanel

    Jul 30, 2002

    Dave and Rupert play "The Late Show Celebrity X-Ray Challenge." Tonight's celebrity is James Caan.

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  • S9E197

    Blaine Mayhugh, Joaquin Phoenix, Little Richard

    Jul 31, 2002

    Dave reads articles from obscure newspapers in a segment called "Small Town News." Later, Little Richard sings "Good Golly, Miss Molly."

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  • S9E198

    Mike Myers, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band

    Aug 1, 2002

    Mike Myers promotes "Austin Powers in Goldmember" and Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band performs "The Rising."

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  • S9E199

    Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Mitch Hedberg

    Aug 2, 2002

    Biff's Summer Tour continues as Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform "Lonesome Day."

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  • S9E200

    Matthew Perry, The Vines

    Aug 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.

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  • S9E201

    Robin Williams, James Taylor

    Aug 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."

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  • S9E202

    Al Pacino, Roger Clemens

    Aug 21, 2002

    Dave shows a timeline of President Bush's vacation, while Al Pacino promotes the movie "Simone."

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  • S9E203

    Elizabeth Hurley, Tom Ryan

    Aug 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."

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  • S9E204

    Stupid Human Tricks, Jimmy Fallon, Dirty Vegas

    Aug 26, 2002

    "SNL" star Jimmy Fallon promotes the MTV Video Music Awards, which he's hosting.

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  • S9E205

    Chris Elliot, Eliza Dushku, Dixie Chicks

    Aug 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.

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  • S9E206

    John Travolta, Nelly

    Aug 28, 2002

    Dave forces Steph/Monty to ask John Travolta, "How can I get in touch with the other Sweathogs?"

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  • S9E207

    Caroline Rhea, Jake Gyllenhall

    Aug 29, 2002

    Joe Perry of Aerosmith sits in with the band; Osama congratulates Dave for nine years at CBS; Jake Gyllenhall promotes "Moonlight Mile."

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  • S9E208

    Martin Short, Lewis Black

    Aug 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.

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