24. Show #2437

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. 6 October 2005

Jon Stewart and singer David Gray are tonight's guests.

33. Show #2446

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. 19 October 2005

The Rock and 13-year-old piano prodigy Kit Armstrong appear on tonights show.

34. Show #2447

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. 20 October 2005

Houston Astros pitcher (and 2006 NLCS MVP) Roy Oswalt presents the Top Ten; with a little help from Dave, Madonna rides a horse for the first time since a much-publicized incident two months earlier; Melissa Etheridge performs "I Run For Life."

35. Show #2448

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. 21 October 2005

Gavin MacLeod (in full Captain Steubing regalia) makes a few football prognostications; Al Franken promotes his new book; Al Green performs "Everything's Okay."

37. Show #2450

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. 25 October 2005

Uma Thurman and Rachel Ray appear on tonights show.

44. Steve Martin, the Teutul family from "American Chopper"

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. 10 November 2005

During "Audience Show & Tell," Dave meets a couple of film extras; Michael Sessions (the 18-year-old mayor of Hillside, Michigan) presents the Top Ten; Steve Martin sings with a choir and rides a motorcycle built by the Teutel boys.

47. Joaquin Phoenix, Trisha Yearwood

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. 15 November 2005

Over at Hello Deli, a lady from Des Moines, Iowa correctly guesses that Rupert is singing a Toby Keith song; Joaquin Phoenix promotes Walk The Line; Trisha Yearwood performed "Trying to Love You."

51. George Clooney, Ashlee Simpson

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. 21 November 2005

Dave shocks the audience with the news that Oprah Winfrey will be a guest on the show a week from Thursday; Biff undergoes Lasek eye surgery; George Clooney promotes "Syriana."

53. Stupid Pet Tricks, Claire Danes, Big Boi

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. 23 November 2005

President Bush drops by the theater but somehow gets himself locked out; in honor of Oprah's appearance next week, Dave gives everyone in the audience free vodka and Lipitor; throughout the night, Professor Robert Mundell tells Rodney Dangerfield jokes; Alan abruptly starts singing The Black Eyed Peas' "My Humps."

55. John Malkovich, NASCAR Nextel Cup winner, Jim Gaffigan

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. 25 November 2005

Johnny Dark tries to sell Dave a 18-pound lobster; John Malkovich shares an amusing anecdote about his mother; race-car driver Tony Stewart plays "Joe Gibbs or Monkey?"

56. Stupid Human Tricks, Amanda Peet

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. 28 November 2005

Dave orders some decaf coffee from Starbucks; Dave reveals the giant Oprah photo in the backdrop again, then puts a much smaller photo of Regis right next to it; Amanda Peet promotes Syriana; The Darkness perform "Is It Just Me?"

63. Stephen Colbert, Aqualung

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. 14 December 2005

Dave participates in a Holiday toy demonstration; Biff tells "It's so cold..." jokes; Aqualung performs "Brighter Than Sunshine."

67. Bonnie Hunt, Stephen A. Smith

0

. 20 December 2005

Tonights guests include Bonnie Hunt and Stephen A. Smith.

71. Heather Graham, Fall Out Boy

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. 2 January 2006

Dave explains how he ordered Sue Hum to make a cupcake costume just for heck of it; Biff reads a movie review from the newspaper; Heather Graham promotes her new sitcom; Fall Out Boy performs "Dance, Dance."

72. Bill O'Reilly, Eric Bana

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. 3 January 2006

Tonights guests include Bill O'Reilly and Eric Bana.

75. Amy Sedaris, Dennis Regan, the Temptations

0

. 6 January 2006

Johnny Dark "celebrates" 39 years as a CBS page; Alan makes predictions for 2006; The Temptations perform "My Girl."

76. Albert Brooks, Kristin Cavallari

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. 9 January 2006

The apparent theme of the night is "Love Train"; Albert Brooks sings "Thanks to the Memories" believing that Dave is retiring; "Laguna Beach" star Kristen Cavallari promotes her new reality show.

77. Scarlett Johannsen, Tiki Barber, Imogen Heap

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. 10 January 2006

Dave demands that the O'Jays perform "Love Train" on the show; Alan criticizes "Dancing with the Stars," then starts prancing around in a gold shirt; Scarlett Johansson (in her first appearance on the show in eight years) promotes Match Point.

81. Martin Lawrence, Kari Byron, Matisyahu

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. 16 January 2006

Dave laments the Colts' playoff loss and teases with retirement again; Alan's alter ego "Fat Momma Kalter" storms out of the theater; Matisyahu performs "King Without a Crown."

82. Tatum O'Neal, Jeff MacGregor

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. 17 January 2006

Dave wears the skin of a roasted chicken on his head; Rupert and the models are subject to a pizza taste test; "Is This Anything?" is revived to Dave's delight; "Leyan Lo" (the new world record-holder for solving a Rubik's Cube) fails to beat his personal best and melts down onstage.

83. Kate Beckinsale, Bob Saget

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. 18 January 2006

Tonights guests include Kate Beckinsale and Bob Saget.

85. Charles Grodin, Jordana Brewster

0

. 20 January 2006

A cop from New Jersey pleads the fifth on "Know Your Current Events"; Johnny Dark comments on Dave's heart; Charles Grodin defends his performance in the 1976 remake of King Kong.

87. Bernie Mac, Beth Orton

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. 24 January 2006

Dave celebrates 2,500 shows at CBS with "Staffer Memories"; a recent graduate from Penn State is invited to ride a taxi pantsless; Dave and Emma Thompson instigate a pie fight.

88. Mischa Barton, Jeff Altman, Wicked Wisdom

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. 25 January 2006

Esteban sits in with the band; Jeff Altman shares an amusing story about Johnny Carson; Wicked Wisdom (a band with Jada Pinkett-Smith on lead vocals) performs "Something Inside of Me."

90. P Diddy, Train

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. 3 February 2006

Paul does his "Carnac" homage again during "Stump The Band"; Olympic snowboarder Seth Wescott presents the Top Ten; Pat Farmer drops stale chips and dip onto 53rd Street; Train performed "Cab."

91. Harrison Ford, Michael Bublé

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. 6 February 2006

Comedian Andy Kindler reports from Super Bowl XL; Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger gets his beard shaved off by Dave and an audience member; Harrison Ford announces that he's in "a bubble of giddiness."

93. Rachel Weisz, Beastie Boys

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. 8 February 2006

Biff pretends to report from the Grammys; "Stupid Human Tricks" includes a woman who whistles the theme from The Andy Griffith Show with her toes; The Beastie Boys perform "So What'cha Want" with several audience members holding handheld camcorders.

94. Senator John McCain, Heidi Klum

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. 9 February 2006

Tonights guests include Senator John McCain and Heidi Klum.

104. Amanda Peet, Jack Hanna

0

. 23 February 2006

Amanda Peet and Jack Hanna are featured guests plus Peter Griffin of Family Guy presents the Top Ten!

105. Hugh Laurie, Ne-Yo

0

. 24 February 2006

Tonights guests include Hugh Laurie and Ne-Yo.

106. Bruce Willis, The Strokes

0

. 27 February 2006

Tonights guests include Bruce Willis and The Strokes.

108. Sarah Jessica Parker

0

. 1 March 2006

Declaring that there are "more monkeys than ever," Dave meets the 2006 monkey-calling champions; Chef Giada De Laurentiis makes veal scallops for Dave and Sarah Jessica Parker (but not Paul).

110. Ricky Gervais, The Subways

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. 3 March 2006

Johnny Dark gives a tour of the theater; "Will It Float?" travels to Trump Tower; Ricky Gervais promotes his new children's book; The Subways perform "Rock and Roll Queen."

121. Antonio Banderas, Patrice Oneal, Flaming Lips

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. 30 March 2006

Dave promises a box of Explod-O-Pop popcorn to every member of the audience; Liza Minnelli performs "I'm Glad I'm Not Young Anymore" to celebrate her 60th birthday; Al Lubel riffs on voting and anti-depressents.

127. Paul Rudd, Gretchen Mol, Mary J. Blige

0

. 14 April 2006

Tonight's guests include Eva Longoria and Barry Sonnenfeld.

128. Eva Longoria, Barry Sonnenfeld

0

. 17 April 2006

Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top sits in with the band; Dave, Tony, Rupert, and Alan have fun with sirens; Jane Fonda discusses her marriage to Ted Turner; Shooter Jennings performs "Gone to Carolina."

130. Craig Furguson, Alexis Bledel, Tom Russell

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. 19 April 2006

Dave sits down with fellow talk-show host Craig Furguson. He also talks with Gilmore Girls star Alexis Bledel, and Tom Russell.

131. Piedmont Bird Callers, Michael Douglas, Emmylou Harris, Mark Knopfler

0

. 27 April 2006

Tonights guests include Keri Russell, Brian and Tina Miser and Jerry Lee Lewis.

143. Kid Scientists, William Shatner, Angels & Airwaves

0

. 15 May 2006

Dave orders a reluctant Rupert to eat at Ranch 1; "True Tales of the Late Show Interns" expose the dark underbelly of the show's goings-on backstage; Debra Messing discusses childrearing.

144. Debra Messing, Chris Russo

0

. 16 May 2006

Dave previews some of the new TV shows premiring in the fall; Bruce Willis tries to hold his breath underwater for nine minutes; Goldfrapp performed "Lost Cause."

145. Bruce Willis, Goldfrapp

0

. 17 May 2006

Tonights guests include Rebecca Romijn from "X-Men 3: The Last Stand" and The Eagles of Death Metal.

146. Stupid Pet Tricks, Rebecca Romijn, Eagles of Death Metal

0

. 18 May 2006

Tonight's guests include Jennifer Garner from "Alias" and Mary Cheney (author of "Now It's My Turn").

147. Jennifer Garner, Harry Hill

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. 19 May 2006

Several staffers give advice to college graduates; Martha Stewart finally opens up to Dave about prison life, Criss Angel falls into a woodchipper and survives; the Dixie Chicks performed "Not Ready To Make Nice."

148. Martha Stewart, Dixie Chicks, Criss Angel

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. 22 May 2006

Dave sends Rupert into the nearby Jamba Juice; Martin Short sings the virtues of the NSA; Biff comments on the Barry Bonds controversy; James Blunt performed "High."

149. Martin Short, James Blunt

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. 23 May 2006

Dave reveals the hot new toys for Christmas (seven months early); Jennifer Aniston dodges questions about her relationship with Vince Vaughn; Rob Zombie performs "America Witch."

150. Jennifer Aniston, Rob Zombie

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. 24 May 2006

Several naval officers participate in "Stump the Band"; tonight's "Immigrant Success Stories" segment fails to give a through profile to Dr. Henry Kissinger; Dave and Jesse James discuss welding.

161. Sandra Bullock, Widespread Panic

0

. 15 June 2006

Iraqi terrorist Abu Hamza Al-Muhajir is spotted in the audience; Robert Duvall discusses some of the movies he has appeared in and his wife�s family in Argentina; Sonic Youth performed "Incinerate."

162. Robert Duvall, Tommy Tiernan, Sonic Youth

0

. 16 June 2006

Geoff Ogilvy, the winner of this years U.S. Open, reads tonights Top Ten List; Adam Sandler discusses fatherhood and a hilarious incident in a hotel room in Mexico; Julie Chen discusses being married to Les Moonves and the new series of "Big Brother."

166. Meryl Streep, Yellowcard

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. 22 June 2006

For the first time in several years, Dave asks Steph/Monty to imitate her ex-boyfriend's dancing abilities; Al Gore discusses global warming and the current state of American politics; Rock Kills Kid performed "Paralyzed."

167. Al Gore, Rock Kills Kid

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. 23 June 2006

Sue Hum walks towards a camera onstage for the sole purpose of applying lipstick; Kevin Spacey shares an amusing anecdote about Courtney Love and Peter O'Toole; The Streets perform "When You Wasn't Famous."

169. Anne Hathaway, Jim Gaffigan, Dashboard Confessional

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. 27 June 2006

The Family Feud board is resurrected; Dave observes film footage of a monkey undergoing a root canal; Fred Willard tells a dirty joke; Martha Wainwright performed Leonard Cohen's "Tower of Song."

171. Johnny Depp, Broken Social Scene

0

. 29 June 2006

Dave shows a photo of The Doors in response to a pre-show audience question; Tom Brokaw plugs his new book; Paul Simon performs "Outrageous."

177. Anderson Cooper, Greg Fitzsimmons

0

. 14 July 2006

Tonight's guests include Kate Hudson and Patrice O'Neal.

178. Kate Hudson, Patrice O'Neal

0

. 17 July 2006

A man on the street showers himself under the Late Show Shower-Cam; in honor of her 85th birthday, Dorothy presents the Top Ten; Bryce Dallas Howard promotes "Lady in the Water."

179. Regis Philbin, Bryce Dallas Howard

0

. 18 July 2006

Tonights guests include Uma Thurman and Morgan Spurlock.

180. Uma Thurman, Morgan Spurlock, egg catchers Brad Freeman and Patrick Breault

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. 19 July 2006

Tonight's guests include Martin Short and Pink.

181. Martin Short, Pink

0

. 20 July 2006

Sue Hum asks Dave if he could make change for a twenty; the show is interrupted by a phony CBS Special Report; Donald Trump is escorted onstage by four Miss Universe contestants; the Sam Roberts Band performed "Bridge to Nowhere."

182. Donald Trump, Nick Griffin, Sam Roberts

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. 21 July 2006

Dave and Gerard discuss Christie Brinkley's divorce before the show; 2006 Tour de France winner "Floyd Landis" takes a victory lap around the theater; Shannon Eis and Dave goof around during a "New Summer Toys" segment; India.Arie performs "There's Hope."

184. Greg Kinnear, reptile expert Dr. Darrel Frost, Tapes 'n Tapes

0

. 25 July 2006

A short comedy bit involving Dave, Sue Hum, and a bowl of gazpacho is botched; Dave examines Scarlett Johansson's teeth; the Teutel Boys from "American Chopper" show off their newest souped-up cycle, the OCC Splitback.

185. Scarlett Johansson, Paul Teutul Jr. and Sr.

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. 26 July 2006

During "Stump the Band," an audience member completely forgets the title of his disputed tune; controversial cyclist "Floyd Landis" is beaten up by the NYPD; The Spinners perform "I'll Be Around" and "Mighty Love."

186. Johnny Depp, the Spinners

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. 27 July 2006

Dave reads out loud the lost letters of Albert Einstein; "Biff Henderson's 'Where Are They Now?'" looks at the late Buddy Ebsen; Tom Dreesen promotes his new one-man show and takes a few lighthearted jabs at his first wife.

189. Hilary Duff, Jason Randal, Dirty Pretty Things

0

. 15 August 2006

Tonights guests include Jessica Biel and Christina Aguilera.

190. Jessica Biel, Christina Aguilera

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. 16 August 2006

Throughout the night, a guy named Bob Zick stands over by the staircase and laughs at everything Dave says; Samuel L. Jackson stars in the much-hyped sequel "Snakes in a Deli"; elderly sock puppet expert Jack Fisette has a demonstration with Dave; Fatboy Slim performed "That Old Pail of Jeans."

192. Edward Norton, Greg Fitzsimmons

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. 18 August 2006

Dave and Steph/Monty play stickball out on 53rd Street; Julianna Margulies discusses overcoming her fear of snakes during a filming of a certain Samuel L. Jackson movie; stand-up comedian "Andy Sansone" bombs in his alleged network television debut; OutKast performed "Morris Brown."

193. Julianna Margulies, Andy Sansone, Outkast

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. 21 August 2006

"Raul Castro" fields questions for the audience; Chris Elliott auditions for the CBS soap "Guiding Light," Razorlight performed "America."

194. Chris Elliott, Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Razorlight

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. 22 August 2006

An audience member compares Dave to Alfred E. Neuman; Dave and Paul play "Let's Scare the Hell Out of Rupert"; Busta Rhymes performs "Touch It, I Love My B----, New York S---."