Late Show with David Letterman

6.4(165)|1993-08-30|22 seasons, 4252 episodes

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Overview

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

S11E1 · 2003-09-01

Al Franken, Grant Paulsen

Dave chats with Stephanie about a (supposed) incident that occurred over the weekend; Alan makes a suggestive offer to Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao; Al Franken promotes his new book.

S11E2 · 2003-09-02

Craig Kilborn, Dave Salmoni, Kings of Leon

Kings of Leon perform their breakthrough hit, "Molly's Chambers."

S11E3 · 2003-09-03

Gen. Tommy Franks, Rodney Crowell

Biff searches for celebrities on the street; recently retired General Tommy Franks looks back at his illustrious military career.

S11E4 · 2003-09-04

Nicolas Cage, Alton Brown

"CBS Mailbag," including Stephanie dressed as Batman, "CBS Vice President of Late Night Programming Vinnie Favale," and "George W. Bush" (Gerard).

S11E5 · 2003-09-05

Whoopi Goldberg, Vic Henley, Ima Robot

Paul's "Stump the Band" losing streak continues; Whoopi Goldberg promotes her new sitcom.

S11E6 · 2003-09-08

Andy Roddick, Jack Black, Warren Zevon*

Dave welcomes 2003 U.S. Open Men's Tennis Champion Andy Roddick and actor Jack Black. Dave remembers the late Warren Zevon with the Show #1895 tape of Warren singing "Mutineer" on October 30, 2002; Paul and the band play Warren Zevon bumper music throughout the show.

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David Letterman

Self - Host

Paul Shaffer

Self -Musical Director

Alan Kalter

Self - Announcer (voice)