Late Show with David Letterman — Season 14

2006199 episodes7.0/10 (2 votes)

About this season

David Letterman uses mature humor to appeal to his audience in this weeknight series, which gets its music from a house band led by Paul Shaffer. Among the show's most-famous segments are the Top Ten List and Stupid Pet Tricks, the latter of which subsequently led to an additional recurring segment called Stupid Human Tricks.

Episodes (199)

1. Andy Kindler, motocross demo with Travis Pastrana, Baby Gramps

Aired 28 August 2006

Travis Pastrana - Andy Kidler - Baby Gramps

2. Zach Braff, Jeff Brendenburg, The Roots

Aired 29 August 2006

Dave toys around with the new product from Apple Computers, the "I-Stinguisher"; a man in pajamas and a bathrobe asks Dave where he would find some coffee; writer Jeff Bredenberg promotes his book "Five Little Fixes"; The Roots perform "Here I Come."

3. Snoop Dogg, Charlie Hill, OK Go

Aired 30 August 2006

In honor of the show's 13th anniversary, an intern accidentally walks onstage to ask Dave to sign his own greeting card; live from Tracy, California, Ron Patrick drives around in a silver 2000 Volkwagen Bug with a 1,450-horsepower jet engine; Dave tries to interpret Snoop Dogg's "dizzle"-speak; OK Go performed "Here It Goes Again."

4. Julianne Moore, radio-show hosts Opie and Anthony

Aired 31 August 2006

Tony visits The Hamptons, where he complains about traffic; recently embarassed CNN anchor Kyra Phillips presents the Top Ten; 5,000 tennis balls are dropped onstage; Opie & Anthony promote their radio show.

5. Al Franken, Todd Snider

Aired 1 September 2006

6. Maria Sharapova, Martha Stewart, Justin Timberlake

Aired 11 September 2006

7. Ashton Kutcher, Sam Hornish, Jr., TV on the Radio

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Aired 12 September 2006

8. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Norm MacDonald

Aired 13 September 2006

9. Anne Heche, Luke Ravenstahl, The Who

Aired 14 September 2006

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10. Johnny Knoxville, Rachael Ray

Aired 15 September 2006

Johnny Dark measures Dave's inseam, much to his chagrin; while promoting "Ventriloquist Week" for the umpteenth time, Dave argues with his very own dummy; to mark the end of summer, four stagehands help explode beach balls on 53rd Street, then pour 300 gallons of sunblock off the roof.

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11. Dr. Phil McGraw, Willie Tyler and Lester, Sekou Bunch

Aired 18 September 2006

Day 1 of Ventriloquist Week with Willie Tyler & Lester, plus Dr. Phil and "Survivor" castoff Sekou Bunch!

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12. Patrick Dempsey, Jay Johnson and Darwin, Kasabian

Aired 19 September 2006

Ventriloquist Week, Day 2: Jay Johnson jokes about evolution while his primate friend Darwin sings "Send in the Clowns" in his "native" tongue; a safe is thrown out an 8th floor window onto a 1996 Buick LeSabre; Kasabian performed "Empire."

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13. Marg Helgenberger, Ronn Lucas and Scorch, Diana Krall

Aired 20 September 2006

Day 3 of Ventriloquist Week with Ronn Lucas & Scorch, plus Marg Helgenberger and Diana Krall!

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14. Ted Turner, Jeff Dunham and Walter, Fergie

Aired 21 September 2006

Day 4 of Ventriloquist Week with Jeff Dunham & Walter. Plus, Ted Turner and Fergie!

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15. LeBron James, Todd Oliver and Irving, Ludacris

Aired 22 September 2006

Ventriloquist Week, Day 5: Todd Oliver has a conversation with his talking dog, Irving; Dave and Lebron James shoot baskets on 53rd Street; Ludacris performed "Money Maker."

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16. Ray Liotta, Elvis Costello & Tony Bennett, Billy Garcia

Aired 25 September 2006

Throughout the night, several Late Show interns learn how to parallel-park; Dave looks into "A Day in the Life of Hugo Chavez"; Ray Liotta discusses meeting his biological family for the first time; Tony Bennett and Elvis Costello performed "Are You Havin' Any Fun Yet?"

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17. Billy Bob Thornton, Lily Capehart, Sean Lennon

Aired 26 September 2006

Ten-year-old "lizard charmer" Lily Capehart puts her amphibian pets in doll costumes; Billy Bob Thornton promotes "The School for Scoundrels"; Sean Lennon performed "Wait For Me."

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18. Amanda Peet, Nigella Lawson, Bob Seger

Aired 27 September 2006

Tonights guests include Amanda Peet, Nigella Lawson and Bob Seger.

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19. Sir Richard Branson, Dane Cook, Monica

Aired 28 September 2006

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20. Nathan Lane, Jeff Caldwell

Aired 29 September 2006

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21. Pete Rose, Roy Wood Jr., Cecilia Mansilla

Aired 2 October 2006

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22. Andy Dick, Keith Olbermann, Brazilian Girls

Aired 3 October 2006

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23. Alec Baldwin, Vladae the Dog Wizard, Jerry Lee Lewis & Neil Young

Aired 4 October 2006

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24. Frank Caliendo, Rachael Harris, Xzibit, Phil Pfister

Aired 5 October 2006

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25. Amy Sedaris, Trey Anastasio

Aired 6 October 2006

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26. Robin Williams, J.P. Calderon, Sam Moore with Wynonna

Aired 9 October 2006

Hartford-based meterologist Scot Haney interrupts Dave with a teaser for his five-day forecast; Tony crudely illustrates how North Korea's recent nuclear test will affect the US; Robin Williams discusses rehab and promotes "Man of the Year"; Sam Moore and Wynonna Judd perform "I Can't Stand the Rain."

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27. Nicky Hilton, Bob Woodward, Joseph Arthur

Aired 10 October 2006

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28. Jon Stewart, Nick Lachey

Aired 11 October 2006

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29. Katie Couric, Brian Kiley, Alan Jackson

Aired 12 October 2006

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30. Diddy, Neil Patrick Harris

Aired 13 October 2006

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31. Tom Arnold, Brian Regan, the latest "Survivor: Cook Islands" castaway

Aired 23 October 2006

Tonights guests Tom Arnold, Brian Regan, Strongman Stan Drucker and "Survivor" castaways CaoBoi and Cristina Coria.

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32. Tina Fey, Mike Golic & Mike Greenberg, The Killers

Aired 24 October 2006

Tourist "Todd Volk" plays "Find the Pumpkin" at Hello Deli; ESPN Radio's "Mikes in the Morning" discuss Terrell Owens; The Killers perform "When You Were Young."

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33. Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jay Thomas, John Legend

Aired 25 October 2006

Tonights guests include Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jay Thomas and John Legend.

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34. Tim Robbins, Gene Rurka, Russell Thompkins Jr. and The New Stylistics

Aired 26 October 2006

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35. Bill O'Reilly, Jeff Altman, Tilly and the Wall

Aired 27 October 2006

Dave shows off new photos of Harry; Dave Dorsett leaves his station to goof around with a sock puppet; Dave and Bill O'Reilly have another heated discussion about current events; Tilly and the Wall (making their network television debut) performed "Bad Education."

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36. Borat, Tiki Barber, Beck

Aired 30 October 2006

Borat, Beck and Tiki Barber, plus a Top Ten from Jerry Springer!

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37. Rachel Weisz, David Rakoff, Morningwood

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Aired 31 October 2006

Tonights guests include Rachel Weisz, David Rakoff and Morningwood.

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38. Gary Sinise, Joanne Carson, Jim Norton

Aired 1 November 2006

Dave plugs the upcoming Ball State-Michigan football game and promises to give a nickel to everyone that attends the game; Dave reads a letter from a fan pertaining to staff hostility; Joanne Carson (Johnny's second wife) discusses her collection of Truman Capote memorabilia.

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39. Rosie O'Donnell, Lady Sovereign

Aired 2 November 2006

Tonights guests include Rosie O'Donnell and Lady Sovereign.

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40. Martin Short, Kinky Friedman

Aired 3 November 2006

Martin Short performs a song-and-dance number about the internet's role in his sexless marriage; country singer/novelist/gubernatorial candidate Kinky Friedman lays down his agenda for the state of Texas.

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41. Will Ferrell, Jack Hanna

Aired 6 November 2006

Britney Spears drops by looking for Will Ferrell; at the end of his interview, Will ad-libs through a selection from "Phantom of the Opera"; Jack Hanna introduces Dave to Fluffy the python, the largest-known snake in captivity.

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42. Dustin Hoffman, Jamie Oliver, The Metropolitan Opera

Aired 8 November 2006

Outgoing Defense Secretary "Donald Rumsfeld" (Gerard) fields questions from the audience; Jamie Oliver makes sausage carbonara; the Metropolitan Opera performs a selection from the upcoming production of "Il Barbiere di Siviglia."

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43. Kiefer Sutherland, Jenna Fischer, Rocco DeLuca

Aired 9 November 2006

Live via satellite, Biff walks through a six-acre corn maze in Livermore, California. By the end of the show, Dave asks him if he's scared, prompting Biff to snap back, "It takes a lot more than this to scare me, man."

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44. Daniel Craig, documentary film subject Teri Horton, Elvis Costello, Rosanne Cash

Aired 10 November 2006

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45. Robin Williams, Rich Little, George Jones

Aired 13 November 2006

Day 1 of Impressionist Week with Rich Little! Also, Robin Williams and George Jones!

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46. Jack Black & Kyle Gass, Fred Travalena, Tenacious D

Aired 14 November 2006

Impressionist Week, Day 2: Frank Travalena closes his set by mimicing every president from Kennedy to Dubya. Also, Tenacious D (Jack Black and Kyle Gass) promote their new movie and perform "The Pick of Destiny" with the CBS Orchestra.

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47. Ellen DeGeneres, Gordie Brown, +44

Aired 15 November 2006

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48. Christopher Guest, Frank Caliendo, The Game

Aired 16 November 2006

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49. Sen. John Edwards, Kevin Pollak, Will Arnett

Aired 17 November 2006

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50. Jerry Seinfeld, Dan Patrick

Aired 20 November 2006

Tonights guests include Jerry Seinfeld and Dan Patrick. Plus, a public apology from Jerry's former co-star Michael Richards.

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51. Hugh Jackman, Chris Elliott, Jimmie Johnson

Aired 21 November 2006

Tonight's "Rejected FDA Products" include Hebrew National Bacon, Frozen Mayonnaise Bars (which Dave tastes), and OJ Simpson's "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter, But If I Did Believe It Was Butter, Here's How I Did It." Later, Chris Elliott and Gerard Mulligan promote their new paranormal documentary program, "Ghost Squad."

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52. Matthew Broderick, Lupe Fiasco & Jill Scott

Aired 22 November 2006

Tonights guests include Matthew Broderick and Lupe Fiasco and Jill Scott. Plus, Stupid Pet Tricks!

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53. Eugene Levy, John Mayer

Aired 23 November 2006

Dave shows footage of the staff Thanksgiving dinner, which includes a drunk Biff telling off Dave and a turkey carver severing his hand; Dave correctly guesses that his mother made pumpkin pie but flubs on the next dessert (he said pecan, it was apple); John Mayer performs "I'm Gonna Find Another You."

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54. Helen Hunt, DJ Shadow, Q-Tip and Lateef

Aired 24 November 2006

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55. Kate Winslet, Tom Waits

Aired 27 November 2006

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56. George Clooney, The Decemberists

Aired 28 November 2006

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57. Richard Simmons, Kate Walsh, Ciara

Aired 29 November 2006

A giant goat knocks over the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree; Andy Kindler visits the US Marshals Training Academy in Georgia; in his first Late Show appearance in six years, Richard Simmons introduces a food steamer he invented (which blows up in his face); Ciara performs "Promise."

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58. Jennifer Connelly, Tom Dreesen, Shiny Toy Guns

Aired 30 November 2006

Tonights guests include Jennifer Connelly, Tom Dreesen and Shiny Toy Guns.

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59. Danny DeVito, 16-year-old duct tape expert William Beacom, Silversun Pickups

Aired 1 December 2006

Teen duct tape expert William Beacom shows off his sticky creations; Silversun Pickups performed "Lazy Eye."

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60. Matt Damon, Barbara Walters

Aired 11 December 2006

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61. Howard Stern, Gwen Stefani

Aired 12 December 2006

Tonight at Hello Deli, Dave and Rupert dare a (alleged) SUNY student from Queens to eat a Taco Bell chalupa; Howard Stern walks onstage in a Father Christmas outfit, giving out free Sirius radios to the audience; Gwen Stefani performs "Wind It Up."

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62. Kid Scientists, Regis Philbin, Robert Randolph

Aired 13 December 2006

Tonights guests include Regis Philbin and Robert Randolph, plus Lee Marek's Kid Scientists!

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63. Will Smith, Evanescence

Aired 14 December 2006

An irate staffer gives Dave a holiday-themed "f*** you"; "Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton" (Gerard) fields questions from the audience; Will Smith promotes The Pursuit of Happyness and discusses attending the Tom Cruise-Katie Holmes wedding.

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64. Clint Eastwood, Matthew Fox

Aired 15 December 2006

Tonight's guests include Clint Eastwood and Matthew Fox are the scheduled guests.

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65. Frank Caliendo as John Madden, Ben Stiller, Rodrigo & Gabriela

Aired 18 December 2006

Tonight's guests include Ben Stiller, John Madden and Rodrigo y Gabriela.

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66. Beyonce, Marv Albert, The Dears

Aired 19 December 2006

Tonight's guests include Beyonce Knowles, Marv Albert and The Dears.

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67. Renée Zellweger, holiday toy demonstration, Taking Back Sunday

Aired 20 December 2006

A Yule Log is set up in front of Dave's desk, and later Dave and Renee Zellweger pose Christmas-photo style next to the green screen; Dave acknowledges Dave Dorsett's 41 years at CBS by giving him a tie; Shannon Eis' new holiday toys includes Butterscotch, an expensive animatronic pony that allegedly responds to touch but doesn't cooperate onstage; Taking Back Sunday performed "Liar (It Takes One To Know One)."

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68. Tom Brokaw, Cold War Kids

Aired 21 December 2006

Tom Brokaw and Cold War Kids are the scheduled guests.

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69. Cate Blanchett, Jay Thomas, Darlene Love

Aired 22 December 2006

Cate Blanchett and Darlene Love are tonight's guests. Plus, Jay Thomas and the 9th Annual Christmas Tree Football Toss!

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70. Martin Short, Donal Logue

Aired 2 January 2007

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71. Matt Lauer, Artie Lange, Augustana

Aired 3 January 2007

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72. Cedric the Entertainer, Wesley Autrey, Switchfoot

Aired 4 January 2007

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73. Donald Trump, Mary Lynn Rajskub

Aired 5 January 2007

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74. David Arquette, Jennifer Hudson

Aired 8 January 2007

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75. Penelope Cruz, Gary Mule Deer, Ben E. King

Aired 9 January 2007

A woman from Chicago plays "Name That Smell" at Hello Deli; after vilifying Commonwealth Edison, Alan gets beaten up by one of their employees; Ben E. King performs "Stand By Me."

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76. Peter O'Toole, Marc Maron

Aired 10 January 2007

Tonight's guests are Peter O'Toole and Marc Maron, plus a Top Ten from baseball legends Cal Ripken Jr. and Tony Gwynn!

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77. Julianne Moore, Madonna, The Hold Steady

Aired 11 January 2007

Videotape operator Tom Catusi apologizes for making a cheap shot at Mark McGwire; Madonna discusses her controversial adoption of a Malawian baby; Dave puts on a raincoat and promotes Gordon's Fish Sticks; The Hold Steady performs "Stuck Between Ready."

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78. Kristin Chenoweth, John Witherspoon, Josh Ritter

Aired 12 January 2007

A Late Show Fun Fact: the actual Godzilla was only seven feet tall and was killed by Japanese soldiers within minutes; John Witherspoon describes a recent incident involving smoking a marijuana cigarette; Josh Ritter performed "Girl in the War."

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79. Amy Sedaris, Jason Randal, America with Ryan Adams & Ben Kweller

Aired 15 January 2007

Dave acknowledges the 7th anniversary of his quintuple-bypass with a clip from "Sanford & Son"; magician Jason Randal wows Dave with a few more of his trademark card tricks; '70s soft-rockers America (featuring Ryan Adams and Ben Kweller) performed 'Ride On.'

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80. Paul Newman, Sebastian Bourdais, Diana Ross

Aired 16 January 2007

Paul Newman, Sebastian Bourdais, and Diana Ross are the scheduled guests.

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81. Tina Fey, Terri and Bindi Irwin

Aired 17 January 2007

Tina Fey discusses the Golden Globes and explains why she hates Los Angeles; escape artist "Donnie Glenn" balks at being sealed in a milk can filled with water; Terri & Bindi Irwin (the widow and daughter of Steve Irwin) promote Australia Week 2007.

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82. Harry Shearer, Vera Farmiga, Mat Kearney

Aired 18 January 2007

Dave promotes the new, improved Late Show web site; "El Nino" (Gerard) drops by to take a bow; Vera Farmiga promotes "Breaking and Entering"; Mat Kearney performs "Nothing Left to Lose."

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83. Dan Rather, Tricia Helfer, Andy Kindler

Aired 19 January 2007

Dave comments on this winter's damaged citrus crop by opening a carton of "Tropicana Just Rind"; Tricia Helfer of "Battlestar Galactica" fame promotes her upcoming Playboy pictorial; seven pounds of marzipan are thrown into the "Will It Float" tank (it sinks).

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84. Kevin Spacey, Alicia Keys, Nellie McKay & The Brooklyn Philharmonic

Aired 22 January 2007

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85. Ricky Gervais, Forest Whitaker, The Shins

Aired 23 January 2007

Ricky Gervais, Forest Whittaker, and The Shins are the scheduled guests.

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86. Frank Caliendo, Mandy Moore, Rosanne Cash

Aired 24 January 2007

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87. Bill Murray, LeBron James

Aired 1 February 2007

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88. David Spade, Alexandra Pelosi, Dustin Kensrue

Aired 2 February 2007

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89. Dr. Phil McGraw, Fall Out Boy

Aired 5 February 2007

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90. Randy Jackson, Harry Connick Jr., Regis

Aired 6 February 2007

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91. Chris Elliott, Kelly Ripa, John Mellencamp

Aired 7 February 2007

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92. Jack Hanna, Katherine Heigl, Patty Griffin

Aired 8 February 2007

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93. Rachael Ray, Frank Caliendo, The Fab Faux

Aired 9 February 2007

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94. Drew Barrymore, Rickie Lee Jones, Kevin Johnson with Clyde & Matilda

Aired 12 February 2007

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95. Peyton Manning, Dan Horn with Orson, The Cat Empire

Aired 13 February 2007

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96. Martha Stewart, Otto Petersen with George, Norah Jones

Aired 14 February 2007

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97. Sienna Miller, NAS, Jim Barber with Seville

Aired 15 February 2007

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98. Tracy Morgan, Gabrielle Union, Brad Cummings and Rex

Aired 16 February 2007

The Cat Empire

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99. Jim Carrey, Daytona 500 winner Kevin Harvick

Aired 19 February 2007

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100. Barbara Walters, David Neeleman, K-os

Aired 20 February 2007

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101. John Travolta, Eric Nerhus, a performance from the Broadway musical "Spring Awakening"

Aired 21 February 2007

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102. Billy Bob Thornton, Rashida Jones, Barenaked Ladies

Aired 22 February 2007

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103. Samuel L. Jackson, Jim Gaffigan

Aired 23 February 2007

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104. Jake Gyllenhaal, Brand New

Aired 26 February 2007

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105. Evangeline Lilly, Jeff MacGregor, bubble blowing guy Tom Noddy

Aired 27 February 2007

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106. Sen. John McCain, Robin Thicke

Aired 28 February 2007

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107. Bob Woodruff, John Mayer

Aired 1 March 2007

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108. Charles Grodin, Dan Naturman

Aired 2 March 2007

Dave reminisces about his teen years and shares an antedote about a ruined fur coat; Charles Grodin promotes his one-minute commentaries on CBS Radio and shows off some of his horse photography.

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109. Chris Rock, Sandra Oh, Amy Winehouse

Aired 12 March 2007

Dave admits that he's never participated nor believes in Daylight Savings Time; Chris Rock promotes "I Think I Love My Wife"; Amy Winehouse performed "You Know I'm No Good."

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110. Jeff Goldblum, Barbara McQueen

Aired 13 March 2007

Jeff Goldblum, Barbara McQueen

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111. Richard Gere, Explorers Club chef Gene Rurka, Aqualung

Aired 14 March 2007

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112. Bernie Mac, Paula Abdul, Joss Stone

Aired 19 March 2007

Bernie Mac, Paula Abdul, Joss Stone

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113. Adam Sandler, Don Cheadle, Danica Patrick, Todd Barry, Lucinda Williams

Aired 20 March 2007

Fill-in host Adam Sandler (with assistance from his dog, Matzoball II) welcomes Don Cheadle, Danica Patrick, and Todd Barry as his guests. Lucinda Williams performs "Are You Alright?"

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114. Jack Black, Lara Logan, beer launching refrigerator creator John Cornwell

Aired 21 March 2007

Tonight's "Great Moments in Presidental Speeches" clip is doctored to include Sue Hum using a lint brush on JFK's right arm; Duke University post-grad John Cornwell demonstrates his new invention, the beer-launching refrigerator; Jack Black shares an antedote about meeting Jack Nicholson; CBS chief foriegn correspondent Lara Logan discusses reporting from war zones in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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115. Will Ferrell, Kings of Leon, Rachel Smith

Aired 26 March 2007

Will Ferrell, Kings of Leon, Rachel Smith

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116. Patricia Arquette, Paul Mooney, Macy Gray

Aired 27 March 2007

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117. Al Franken, Isla Fisher

Aired 28 March 2007

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118. Rosario Dawson, Bloc Party, Piedmont bird callers

Aired 29 March 2007

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119. Donald Trump, Jon Heder

Aired 30 March 2007

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120. Sen. Barack Obama, Halle Berry, Zach Johnson

Aired 9 April 2007

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121. David Duchovny, Ryan Howard, Andrew Bird

Aired 10 April 2007

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122. Alec Baldwin, Debbie Parkhurst and her dog Toby, LCD Soundsystem

Aired 11 April 2007

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123. Bruce Willis, Jason Randal

Aired 12 April 2007

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124. Bill Cosby, Angela Kinsey

Aired 13 April 2007

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125. Kelly Ripa, Simon Pegg

Aired 16 April 2007

Kelly Ripa, Simon Pegg, and Jim Short are the scheduled guests.

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126. Craig Ferguson, Dave Della Terza, Avril Lavigne

Aired 17 April 2007

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127. Edie Falco, Paul Scheer, Son Volt

Aired 18 April 2007

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128. Garry Shandling, Paul Teutul Sr. and Jr., Tokyo Police Club

Aired 19 April 2007

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129. Jessica Biel, Ira Glass, Regina Spektor

Aired 20 April 2007

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130. Brian Williams, Steven Wright, a Top Ten list presented by Sanjaya Malakar

Aired 23 April 2007

Top Ten list presented by Sanjaya Malakar

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131. David Hyde Pierce, Ivanka Trump, Corinne Bailey Rae

Aired 24 April 2007

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132. Nicolas Cage, Barry Sonnenfeld, The Fratellis

Aired 25 April 2007

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133. Steve Martin, Dave Cota and A.J. the parakeet, Derek Jeter

Aired 26 April 2007

Steve Martin dominates the show, as he interrupts Dave twice, gets a lapdance from a male stripper, plugs his new book, and performs "The Crow" with banjoists Tony Trischka and Bela Fleck. Also, David Cota and his parakeet AJ perform a few tricks for Dave.

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