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Late Show with David Letterman

Season 12

2004
193 Episodes

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1. Jon Cryer, Chris Kentis, Renee Olstead

8/23/2004
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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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2. Dennis Leary, Sam Easterson

8/24/2004
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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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3. Paul Hamm, Josh Hartnett, Nick Cave

8/25/2004
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""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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4. Natalie Coughlin, Carla Gugino, Gavin DeGraw

8/26/2004
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5. Maureen Dowd, Tom Ryan

8/27/2004
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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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6. Carly Patterson, Jeff Foxworthy, LL Cool J

8/30/2004
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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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7. Farrah Fawcett, The Clarks

8/31/2004
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8. John McCain, Tom Russell

9/1/2004
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9. Tim Russert, Snow Patrol

9/2/2004
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10. Jane Pauley, Greg Giraldo

9/3/2004
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Jane Pauley promotes her new book, talk show, and bipolar disorder.

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11. National Hollerin' Champions, Neve Campbell, Keane

9/6/2004
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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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12. Regis Philbin, Hoobastank

9/7/2004
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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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13. Martin Short, Alan Jackson

9/8/2004
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""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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14. Ray Romano, Avril Lavigne

9/9/2004
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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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15. Drew Barrymore, Aron Ralston

9/10/2004
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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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16. John Kerry, Green Day

9/20/2004
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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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17. Dr. Phil, Gary Sinise

9/21/2004
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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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18. Kelly Ripa, Annie Duke, Elvis Costello

9/22/2004
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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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19. Stupid Human Tricks, Rob Lowe, Mos Def

9/23/2004
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20. Julianne Moore, Tom Dreesen

9/24/2004
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21. Queen Latifah, Jack Hanna

9/27/2004
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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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22. John Goodman, Tom Waits

9/28/2004
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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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23. Joaquin Phoenix, Austin Stevens, Switchfoot

9/29/2004
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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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24. John Travolta, Tim Frisby, Pearl Jam

9/30/2004
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25. Richard Gere, Jason Randal

10/1/2004
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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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26. Howard Dean, Franz Ferdinand

10/4/2004
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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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27. Annette Bening, Bill O'Reilly

10/5/2004
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""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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28. Jamie Foxx, Davy Rothbart

10/6/2004
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29. Donald Trump, Brian Binnie, Minnie Driver

10/7/2004
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""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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30. Brooke Shields, Barry Sonnenfeld

10/8/2004
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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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31. Melina Kanakaredes, Paul Teutul Sr. and Paul Teutul Jr., Ben Harper and the Blind Boys of Alabama

10/11/2004
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32. Laura Linney, Richard Lewis, The Wallflowers and Jordan Zevon

10/12/2004
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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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33. Jennifer Lopez, Sue Johanson

10/13/2004
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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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34. Billy Crystal, Ralph Nader

10/14/2004
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35. Tony Danza, Emma Roberts, Brian Regan

10/15/2004
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""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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36. Jimmy Carter, Brandi Chastain, John Mellencamp

10/18/2004
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37. Jude Law, Ricky Gervais

10/19/2004
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38. Sarah Michelle Gellar, Tony Kanaan, Sparta

10/20/2004
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Sarah Michelle Gellar plugs The Grudge; 2004 Indy Racing League Champion Tony Kanaan visits; Sparta performs.

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39. Dustin Hoffman, Joss Stone

10/21/2004
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""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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40. Amy Sedaris, Tommy Lee

10/22/2004
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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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41. Johnny Damon, Anne Heche, The Donnas

11/1/2004
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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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42. Tom Brokaw, Mischa Barton

11/3/2004
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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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43. Rosie Perez, Steven Wright

11/4/2004
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""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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44. Al Franken, Kristin Bell

11/5/2004
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""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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45. Tom Hanks, Nelly

11/8/2004
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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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46. Salma Hayek, Sebastian Bourdais, Jimmy Eat World

11/9/2004
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47. Pierce Brosnan, Nigella Lawson, Renee Fleming

11/10/2004
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48. Matthew Broderick, Rosario Dawson, Los Lonely Boys

11/11/2004
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49. Paul Reubens, Evangeline Lilly, Project Bandaloop

11/12/2004
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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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50. Jerry Seinfeld, Jamie Oliver

11/15/2004
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51. Nicolas Cage, Jason Alexander, Morrissey

11/16/2004
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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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52. Renee Zellweger, Chris Raxworthy

11/17/2004
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53. Howard Stern, Alanis Morissette

11/18/2004
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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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54. Tom Brady, Damien Fahey

11/19/2004
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55. Stupid Pet Tricks, Colin Farrell, The Walkmen

11/22/2004
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56. Kevin Spacey, Ben Roethlisberger, Streb

11/23/2004
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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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57. Whoopi Goldberg, Jason Bateman, Marilyn Manson

11/24/2004
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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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58. Natalie Portman, John Mayer

11/25/2004
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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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59. Barack Obama, Jessica Biel

11/26/2004
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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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60. Matt Damon, Lance Armstrong

11/29/2004
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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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61. Alec Baldwin, Ken Jennings

11/30/2004
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62. Stupid Human Tricks, Noah Wylie, Sum 41

12/1/2004
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63. Sharon Reed, Tyra Banks, Lyle Lovett

12/2/2004
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""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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64. Bonnie Hunt, Alex Zanardi

12/3/2004
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65. Jim Carrey, Ashanti

12/13/2004
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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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66. Cate Blanchett, Craig Ferguson, The Pixies

12/14/2004
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67. Adam Sandler, Sharon Ice

12/15/2004
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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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68. Kate Beckinsale, Ciara and Missy Elliot

12/16/2004
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""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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69. Jeff Goldblum, Terrell Owens

12/17/2004
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70. Bill Murray, Kaki King

12/20/2004
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71. Dennis Quaid, Rusty Wallace, Kaki King

12/21/2004
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72. Kristin Johnson, Tom Dreesen

12/22/2004
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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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73. Regis Philbin, Jay Thomas, Darlene Love

12/23/2004
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74. Hilary Swank, Andy Dick, Green Day

1/3/2005
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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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75. Ethan Hawke, Maria Menounos, Alicia Keys

1/4/2005
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76. Kiefer Sutherland, Marv Albert, The Black Keys

1/5/2005
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77. Michael Keaton, Jamie Lynn Spears

1/6/2005
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78. Kevin Bacon, Caroline Rhea, Wilco

1/7/2005
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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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79. Samuel L. Jackson, Amy Poehler, B.B. King

1/10/2005
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80. Randy Johnson, Aisha Tyler, Razorlight

1/11/2005
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81. Rudolph Giuliani, Daniel Banks

1/12/2005
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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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82. Marge Helgenberger, Ryan Seacrest, My Chemical Romance

1/13/2005
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83. Amy Sedaris, Andy Kindler

1/14/2005
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Amy Sedaris laments the death of her imaginary boyfriend; Andy Kindler performs stand-up.

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84. Jack Hanna, Teri Polo

1/17/2005
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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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85. Ice Cube, Chris Russo, Interpol

1/18/2005
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86. Harvey Fierstein, Regina King, Steven Van Zandt, ... And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead

1/19/2005
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87. Robert Downey Jr., Nicole Richie

1/20/2005
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""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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88. Jerry Lewis, Sophia Bush

1/21/2005
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""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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89. Peter Lassally, Doc Severinson

1/31/2005
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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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90. Debra Messing, Peyton Manning

2/1/2005
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91. Patricia Heaton, John Witherspoon, Gibson/Baldwin Grammy Jazz Ensembles

2/2/2005
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92. Elton John, Eva Mendes

2/3/2005
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93. Al Franken, Matthew Fox, Nanci Griffith

2/4/2005
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94. Will Smith, Tom Brady

2/7/2005
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95. Kevin James, Aishwarya Rai, Three Doors Down

2/8/2005
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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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96. David Hyde Pierce, Howie Day

2/9/2005
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97. Billy Crystal, Patrick Lawler

2/10/2005
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98. Paris Hilton, Bill Burr

2/11/2005
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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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99. Dr. Phil, Unwritten Law

2/14/2005
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100. Kid Scientists, Keanu Reeves, Michael Buble

2/15/2005
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101. Kelly Ripa, Taye Diggs

2/16/2005
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102. Charlie Sheen, Tori Amos

2/17/2005
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103. Roseanne Barr, Rachel Weisz

2/18/2005
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104. Stupid Pet Tricks, Bonnie Hunt

2/21/2005
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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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105. Barbara Walters, Rachel Bilson, Kings of Leon

2/22/2005
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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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106. Michael J. Fox, Amanda Bynes

2/23/2005
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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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107. John Travolta, Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon

2/24/2005
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108. Ricky Gervais, Rachel Ray

2/25/2005
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""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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109. The Rock, Solomon Burke

2/28/2005
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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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110. Kirstie Alley, Kathleen Edwards

3/1/2005
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""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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111. Vin Diesel, Amos Lee

3/2/2005
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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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112. Dan Rather, Poppy Montgomery

3/3/2005
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113. Bruce Willis, Greg Giraldo

3/4/2005
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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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114. Ashton Kutcher, Al Green

3/14/2005
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115. Jimmy Fallon, Emily VanCamp, The Four Tops

3/15/2005
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116. Amanda Peet, Dean Kamazes

3/16/2005
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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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117. Sandra Bullock, Gwen Stefani

3/21/2005
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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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118. Jessica Alba, Brian Greene, Queens of the Stone Age

3/22/2005
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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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119. P. Diddy, Erika Christensen

3/23/2005
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""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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120. Queen Latifah, Seth McFarlane

3/28/2005
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121. Britany Murphy, Bob Sarlatte, The John Butler Trio

3/29/2005
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122. Penelope Cruz, Sarah Vowell, Kaiser Chiefs

3/30/2005
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123. Denzel Washington, Faith Evans

3/31/2005
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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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124. Lisa Marie Presley, Ahmed Ibrahim, Jake Johannsen

4/1/2005
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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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125. Drew Barrymore, Charles Barkley

4/5/2005
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126. Show #2345

4/6/2005
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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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127. Show #2346

4/11/2005
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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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128. Mickey Rourke, Jason Randal

4/12/2005
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129. David Duchovny, Ray Lamontagne

4/13/2005
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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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130. Anthony LaPaglia, Ana Gasteyer, Mariah Carey

4/14/2005
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131. Kristin Chenowith, Johnny Lechner, Ludacris

4/15/2005
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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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132. Farrah Fawcett, Martin Freeman

4/25/2005
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133. Hank Azaria, Jeff MacGregor

4/26/2005
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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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134. Amy Sedaris, Daniel Tammet, LCD Soundsystem

4/27/2005
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135. Paris Hilton, Jo Frost

4/28/2005
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136. Teri Hatcher, Harry Hill

4/29/2005
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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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137. Martin Short, Elisha Cuthbert

5/2/2005
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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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138. Jennifer Lopez, Snoop Dogg

5/3/2005
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139. Orlando Bloom, Jack Hanna

5/4/2005
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140. Luke Wilson, Kasabian

5/5/2005
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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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141. Stupid Human Tricks, Christina Applegate, Brian Regan

5/6/2005
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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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142. Will Ferrell, Robert Plant

5/9/2005
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143. Helen Hunt, Tom Dreesen

5/10/2005
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144. Priscilla Presley, Quentin Tarantino

5/11/2005
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145. Billy Crystal, Garbage

5/12/2005
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146. Samuel L. Jackson, Sting

5/13/2005
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147. Ray Ramono, Dave Matthews Band

5/16/2005
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148. Ben Stiller, Sherry Fairchild

5/17/2005
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Ben Stiller and Shelly Fairchild stop by. Also, Top Ten with Britney Spears and Kevin Federline.

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149. Chris Rock, Nicolette Sheridan

5/18/2005
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150. Ellen Degeneres, Hot Hot Heat

5/19/2005
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151. David Arquette, Gordon Ramsey

5/20/2005
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152. Paul Newman, Danica Patrick, Adam Savage & Jamie Hyneman

5/23/2005
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153. Adam Sandler, Reggie Miller, The Wallflowers

5/24/2005
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154. Kelly Ripa, Alexis Bledel, Ryan Adams & The Cardinals

5/25/2005
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155. Cedric the Entertainer, Dan Wheldon, The Black Eyed Peas

6/6/2005
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Cedric The Entertainer; Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon; musical guests The Black Eyed Peas.

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157. Russel Crowe, Paul Anka

6/8/2005
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Russell Crowe; Paul Anka.

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158. Katie Holmes, The Shout Out Louds

6/9/2005
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Katie Holmes; musical group Shout Out Louds.

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159. Al Franken, Ellen Pompeo

6/10/2005
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Al Franken; Ellen Pompeo.

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160. Nicole Kidman, Foo Fighters

6/13/2005
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Nicole Kidman; Foo Fighters.

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161. Show #2380

6/14/2005
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Dan Aykroyd; Bill Scheft; musician Mike Doughty.

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162. Show #2381

6/15/2005
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Denis Leary; Alanis Morissette.

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163. Show #2382

6/16/2005
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BIll Clinton; Ringo Starr.

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164. Show #2383

6/17/2005
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Mark Wahlberg; racing driver Juan Pablo Montoya.

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165. Show #2384

6/20/2005
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Christopher Walken; U.S. Open golf champion Michael Campbell; musical guest Billy Corgan.

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166. Show #2385

6/21/2005
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Lindsay Lohan; sports commentator Chris ""Mad Dog"" Russo.

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167. Show #2386

6/22/2005
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Michael Keaton (""Herbie Fully Loaded""); author David Sedaris.

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168. Show #2387

6/23/2005
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Tom Cruise (""War of the Worlds""); musical guest Ben Folds.

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169. Show #2388

6/24/2005
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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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170. Show #2389

6/27/2005
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Actor Jeff Goldblum; musical guests Sleater-Kinney.

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171. Julian McMahon/Raul Midon/Piedmont Bird Callers

6/28/2005
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Piedmont Bird Callers; Julian McMahon (""Fantastic Four""); musician Raul Midon.

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172. Tom Brokaw/Dakota Fanning

6/29/2005
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Tom Brokaw; actress Dakota Fanning.

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173. Jennifer Connelly/Eels

6/30/2005
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Actress Jennifer Connelly; musical group Eels.

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174. Episode #12.174

7/1/2005
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Michael Chiklis; comedian Gary Mule Deer; new summer toys with Shannon Eis.

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175. Show #2394

7/18/2005
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176. Show #2395

7/19/2005
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177. Show #2396

7/20/2005
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178. Show #2397

7/21/2005
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179. Show #2398

7/22/2005
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180. John Cusack/The All-American Rejects

7/25/2005
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181. Show #2400

7/26/2005
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182. Kelly Preston/Jeff Altman/Aimee Mann

7/27/2005
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Kelly Preston, Jeff Altman and Aimee Mann

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183. Bill Murray/Bettye LaVette

7/28/2005
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184. Show #2403

7/29/2005
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185. Lance Armstrong/Michael Ian Black

8/1/2005
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186. Show #2405

8/2/2005
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187. Show #2406

8/3/2005
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188. Show #2407

8/4/2005
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189. Show #2408

8/5/2005
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190. Show #2409

8/8/2005
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191. Show #2410

8/9/2005
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192. Show #2411

8/10/2005
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193. Show #2412

8/11/2005
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194. Show #2413

8/12/2005
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