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Late Show with David Letterman
Season 16 • Episode 157 • Kathy Griffin, Stupid Human Tricks, Sonic Youth, an NBA Finals report by Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash
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Late Show with David Letterman Season 16, Episode 157: Kathy Griffin, Stupid Human Tricks, Sonic Youth, an NBA Finals report by Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash
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Meg Ryan, Ricky Gervais
Throughout the night, Olympic high-jumpers strut their stuff out on 53rd Street; Dave reads from the "Late Show Fun Facts" book, in stores next week; in her first LSDL appearance in seven years, Meg Ryan plugs The Women and shares an anecdote about her daughter; Ricky Gervais promotes Ghost Town and describes doing press junkets for the movie.
Bill Clinton, Chris Rock
Former President William Jefferson Clinton and Chris Rock are the scheduled guests.
Julianne Moore, Tom Dreesen & Tim Reid, Kings of Leon
Lyle the Intern fails to convince Dave to join his latest scam; Julianne Moore discusses her trip to Brazil and plugs Blindness; Tim Reid and Tom Dreesen do stand-up; Kings of Leon performed "Sex on Fire."
Keith Olbermann, Chandra Wilson, Delta Goodrem
Keith Olbermann, Chandra Wilson, Delta Goodrem
Paris Hilton, Usain Bolt, Morningwood
Paris Hilton, Usain Bolt, Morningwood
Lance Armstrong, Kristen Wiig, TV on the Radio
Lance Armstrong, Kristen Wiig, TV on the Radio
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Cera, Pete Seeger
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Cera, Pete Seeger
Anne Hathaway, Josette Sheeran, The Virgins
Anne Hathaway, Josette Sheeran, The Virgins
Kate Walsh, Barry Sonnenfeld, Darius Rucker
Calista Flockhart, Bill Hader, Lucinda Williams
Brian Williams, Tim Robbins
Dave comments on the previous night's vice-presidential debate, which is followed by a string of Unfair Edits; NBC anchorman Brian Williams also throws in his two cents; Tim Robbins talks baseball, shares a story about Paul Newman, and plugs City of Ember.
Russell Crowe, Sarah Vowell, The Pretenders
Debra Messing, John Carter, Tegan & Sara
Dave presents the (fake) opening credits of the second presidential debate, which closely resemble Magnum P.I.; Debra Messing plugs "The Starter Wife" and takes a jab at Sarah Palin; Alan's tour of the Late Show control room is sabotaged; Alianca da Terra founder John Carter discusses the plight of the Amazon rainforest; Tegan and Sara performed "Call It Off."
Dennis Quaid, Sarah Chalke, Buddy Guy
Bill Murray, Beck
Michael Bearden fills in for Paul; a man wanders onstage to get his copy of the Fun Facts book autographed; Bill Murray promotes City of Ember and conducts a town hall debate; Beck performed "Gamma Ray."
Jeremy Piven, Elizabeth Banks, Lou Reed
Tonight on "Late Show Green Tips," Chris and Gerard show off their new hybrid; Jeremy Piven discusses winning his third Emmy; Alan has a few words to say to Gov. Sarah Palin; Elizabeth Banks plugs W.; Lou Reed performed "Caroline Says, Part 2."
Sarah Silverman, the Teutuls, Ra Ra Riot
Josh Brolin, Amy Sedaris, Blues Traveler
Martin Short, Marv Albert
Sen. John McCain, Ne-Yo
Tina Fey, Frank Caliendo, Tim Montana
Bill O'Reilly, Lauren Conrad
Bill O'Reilly and Lauren Conrad are the scheduled guests.
Regis Philbin, James Taylor
Regis Philbin and James Taylor are the scheduled guests.
Alec Baldwin, Paul Mooney, Ryan Adams
Alec Baldwin, Paul Mooney, and Ryan Adams & The Cardinals are the scheduled guests.
Ashley Olsen, Paul Rudd, John Legend
"New Halloween Costumes" include Sarah Palin's passport, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Amy Winehouse's hair, and an oversized copy of the Fun Facts book; Cole Hamels of the World Champion Philadelphia Phillies reads the Top Ten; John Legend performed "I Love, You Love."
Marcia Cross, Alan Zweibel
Marcia Cross, Alan Zweibel, and George Clinton are the scheduled guests.
Paris Hilton, Elvis Costello, Jenny Lewis, a Top Ten List by Ricky Gervais
Paris Hilton, Elvis Costello, and Jenny Lewis are the scheduled guests. Plus, a Top Ten from Ricky Gervais!
Tom Brokaw, Vera Farmiga
Dave shares a few thoughts on election night; an audience member panics when he realizes he forgot to vote; Tom Brokaw promotes his best-selling book, "Boom!"; a very pregnant Vera Farmiga plugs The Boy in the Striped Pajamas.
Ben Stiller, Q-Tip
Ben Stiller and Q-Tip the scheduled guests. Plus, the Kid Scientists of Naperville, IL!
Natalie Portman, Artie Lange, Brad Paisley
Alec Baldwin endorses the Fun Facts book; Natalie Portman discusses campaigning for President-elect Obama; Bill Scheft begs the new president to make an ass of himself; Artie Lange plugs his new book; Brad Paisley performed a cover of The Cars' "Good Times Roll."
Ted Turner, Jamie Oliver, Taylor Swift
Ted Turner, Jamie Oliver, and Taylor Swift are the scheduled guests.
Don Rickles, Amy Brenneman, Alicia Keys
Dave shows a clip of King Tut's mummy appearing on Maury; NFL superstar Terrell Owens presents the Top Ten; the legendary Don Rickles plugs his new book and riffs on marriage and growing old; Alicia Keys performed "The Thing About Love."
Russell Brand, Charlie Haden
Russell Brand and Charlie Haden are the scheduled guests. Plus, Stupid Human Tricks!
Bruce Willis, Sia
Bruce Willis and Sia are the scheduled guests.
Bill Cosby, Matt Braunger
A plug for Tribute Bands Week; Bill Cosby does some stand-up, promotes the "Cosby Show" complete series DVD set and comments on the election; The Answer (making their American TV debut) performed "Never Too Late."
Emma Thompson, Michelle Felicetta, Purple Reign
Emma Thompson and fox attack survivor Michelle Felicetta are the scheduled guests. Plus, Day 1 of "Tribute Band Week" with Purple Reign!
Carla Bruni Sarkozy, Jack Hanna, Cold Hard Cash
With First Lady of France Carla Bruni Sarkozy on the show, Dave wonders if he'll accidentally start an international incident; Lyle the Intern and his pal "Rudy" (Joe Grossman) promote their internet show; Jack Hanna brings out a baby kangaroo, an aardvark, and a macaque; on Day 2 of Tribute Band Week, The Cold Hard Cash Show performed "Folsom Prison Blues."
Katie Couric, Dev Patel, Mr. Brownstone
Day 3 of "Tribute Band Week" with Mr. Brownstone. Plus, Katie Couric!
Stephen Colbert, Kristen Stewart, Super Diamond
Stephen Colbert and Kristen Stewart are the scheduled guests.
James Franco, Bruce McCall, The Allstarz
James Franco and Bruce McCall are the scheduled guests. Plus, Day 5 of "Tribute Band Week" with The Allstarz!
Nicole Kidman, Simon Baker, Kanye West
Nicole Kidman, Simon Baker, and Kanye West are the scheduled guests.
Reese Witherspoon, Harry Connick Jr.
Dave calls out Tony for making him read the same monologue joke twice; after President Bush pardoned 14 convicted felons that week, Dave and Alan grant clemency to an audience member; Reese Witherspoon relives her 2005 Oscar win and plugs Four Christmases; Harry Connick Jr. performs "It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year."
Teri Hatcher, Ludacris
Teri Hatcher, Ludacris, and T-Pain are the scheduled guests.
Denis Leary, John Mayer
Denis Leary and John Mayer are the scheduled guests. Plus, Dave's Mom and the 16th annual pie-guessing contest!
Tom Arnold, Faith Hill
Bruce Willis promotes the Fun Facts book, declaring the tome "Yippee-ki-larious, mother****er!"; Tom Arnold laments the failure of his third marriage and plugs Gardens of the Night; Dave chats with a grouchy CBS Store employee (Johnny Dark); Faith Hill and the Morgan State University Choir performed "Little Drummer Boy."
Jennifer Connelly, Anderson Cooper, The Duke Spirit
Jennifer Connelly, Anderson Cooper, and The Duke Spirit are the scheduled guests. Plus, a special Top Ten from the Ball State University football team!
Amy Adams, Michael Sheen, Jamey Johnson
Amy Adams, Michael Sheen, and Jamey Johnson are the scheduled guests.
Keanu Reeves, Paula Abdul, Loudon Wainwright III
Keanu Reeves, Paula Abdul, and Loudon Wainwright III are the scheduled guests.
Sen. John McCain, Bon Iver
Sen. John McCain and Bon Iver are the scheduled guests.
Meryl Streep, Jeff Altman
In need of a pick-me-up, Dave repeats the sneezing monkey clip; a bronchitis-stricken Meryl Streep promotes Doubt; Dave's old buddy Jeff Altman does a few impressions.
Adam Sandler
Adam Sandler is the scheduled guest. Plus, a Holiday Toy Demo!
Tom Cruise, Fall Out Boy
Tom Cruise and Fall Out Boy are the scheduled guests.
Jennifer Aniston, Broken Social Scene
Jennifer Aniston and Broken Social Scene are the scheduled guests, and a special top ten list with Jim Carrey.
Will Smith, Of Montreal
Will Smith and Of Montreal are the scheduled guests.
Jerry Seinfeld, Leona Lewis
Jerry Seinfeld and Leona Lewis are the scheduled guests.
Dustin Hoffman, Todd Rundgren
Dustin Hoffman and Todd Rundgren guest. PLUS: An Apology from Bernie Madoff; Coach Mike Singletary; the Bitter Cold Hits the "Today" Show; the Al Qaeda Holiday Party; and a Top Ten List.
Jay Thomas, Mickey Rourke, Darlene Love
Mickey Rourke; Jay Thomas; and Darlene Love. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; a sneezing monkey; a top ten list; Holiday Quarterback Challenge; and Paul Shaffer's does Cher's "O Holy Night."
Tracy Morgan, Matt Braunger
Dave shows a (phony) clip of Larry King interviewing the shoe that was thrown at President Bush; Tracy Morgan jokes about his recent legal troubles; Dave asks Paul about how he spent his Christmas; "MADtv" star Matt Braunger makes his television stand-up debut.
Kate Hudson, Glasvegas
Kate Hudson; and Glasvegas. PLUS: CNN Clip of the Night; Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; Homeland Security USA; Changes in the Late Show 2009; the President defends his record; Regis in high-def; a top ten list; Dave's resolutions; and Biff still celebrating.
Kevin James, Becky Quick, Erin McCarley
Dave delivers a pizza to an audience member, but she's too excited to eat it; Dave reads the "Top Ten Questions"; Kevin James plugs Paul Blart: Mall Cop and discusses his weight problem; another chat with CBS store employee "Stanley Kronkite" (Johnny Dark); "Squawk Box" host Becky Quick analyzes the Bernie Madoff controversy; Erin McCarley performed "Love, Save the Empty."
Ricky Gervais, Rose Byrne, Okkervil River
Ricky Gervais; Rose Byrne; and Okkervil River. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; Ball State at the GMAC Bowl; what's popular on the Monkey Channel; the White House lunch; a top ten list; and the guy who was hanging bare-assed from a ski lift.
Kate Winslet, Marv Albert
Kate Winslet; and Marv Albert. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; Front Page of the New York Post; Regis in High-Def; and a Top Ten List.
Kiefer Sutherland, Wendy Liebman
Kiefer Sutherland; and Wendy Liebman. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; a monkey sneezing; a squid sneezing; Dick Cheney Lie Count; Governor Bill Richardson; Late Show Fun Facts; Alan Kalter's Guide to the Inauguration; and a top ten list.
Billy Crystal, Kara DioGuardi
Billy Crystal; and Kara DioGuardi. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; an Odd Blagojevich Press Conference; 49er Coach Mike Singletary; and a Top Ten List with Owen Wilson from Maui, Hawaii.
Salma Hayek, Jimmie Walker
Salma Hayek; and Jimmie Walker. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; phone call for David Letterman; little known things about the Bush Administration; Dave's Cocoa Guy; a message from Late Show writer Bill Scheft; and a special Top Ten from baseball's newest Hall of Fame inductees, Jim Rice and Rickey Henderson.
Clint Eastwood, Randy Rogers Band
Clint Eastwood; and Randy Rogers Band. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; The 9th Anniversary of Dave's Quintuple; and Alan Kalter's Celebrity Interview.
Kyra Sedgwick, Gwen Ifill
Kyra Sedgwick; and Gwen Ifill. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; George W. Bush cleaning his glasses; Inauguration Day Plans; filling in for Osama bin Laden; and Chris Elliott and Gerard Mulligan drop in uninvited.
Zach Braff, Arj Barker, The Airborne Toxic Event
Zach Braff; Arj Barker; and The Airborne Toxic Event. PLUS: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches; "Bride Wars"; Mystery Sound in Space; Alan Kalter's How It Works; and a Late Show Farewell to Great Moments in Presidential Speeches.
Brian Williams, Ben Kweller
Evangeline Lilly, Seth Meyers, Andrew Bird
Lauren Graham, Guy Fieri, MENEW
Renee Zellweger, Tony Dungy, Graham Nash sits in with the band
Mary Hicks, the Gaslight Anthem
Ben Roethlisberger, Steve Martin
Rod Blagojevich, Richard Jenkins
Joe Torre, Demetri Martin, Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt
Isla Fisher, extreme fisherman Matt Watson, Mark Olson and Gary Louris, a Top Ten List presented by Lil' Wayne
Dakota Fanning, Keith Alberstadt, Beirut
Naomi Watts, Danny McBride, 2009 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover reveal
The crew of US Airways "Miracle On The Hudson" Flight 1549, Heartless Bastards
Joaquin Phoenix, Bar Refaeli, Anthony Hamilton
Chris Russo, the Jonas Brothers, Ashford & Simpson
Martha Stewart, Jake Johannsen, Matt Nathanson
Ellen Pompeo, Daytona 500 winner Matt Kenseth, Willie Nelson with Asleep at the Wheel
Bonnie Hunt, M. Ward
Donald Trump, Antony and the Johnsons
David Spade, Jeffrey Sachs, David Sanborn with Sam Moore
Barbara Walters, Mike Birbiglia, Shemekia Copeland
Katie Couric, U2
Felicity Huffman, Artie Lange, U2
Dr. Phil McGraw, U2
Jon Stewart, U2, a Top Ten List featuring 10 Team USA members from the World Baseball Classic
Jon Stewart is scheduled to appear. Plus, Day 4 of U2 Week!
Jason Segel, Brian Kiley, U2
Russell Brand, Jack Hanna
Stupid Pet Tricks, Paul Rudd, Razorlight
Tom Brokaw, An Horse
Andy Samberg, Paul Teutul Sr., the Broadway cast of "West Side Story"
Will Ferrell, Cursive
Nicolas Cage, Rachel Maddow
Julia Roberts, Bell X1
Craig Ferguson, Ginnifer Goodwin, Modest Mouse
Billy Crystal, Kara DioGuardi, a Top Ten List presented by Owen Wilson
After discussing Bruce Willis' wedding at length, Dave mentions that he married his longtime girlfriend in a private ceremony this past weekend, than explains all the obstacles he faced on the way to the courthouse; an update on George Clarke and the Late Show Weight Loss Challenge; Hugh Laurie plugs Monsters vs. Aliens; Sarah Paulson does impressions; Bloc Party performed "One Month Off."
David Spade, Richard Zoglin, David Sanborn and Sam Moore
Via videotape, Osama bin Laden congratulates Dave on his marriage to Regina; tonight on "At Home with the Madoffs," Bernie and Ruth watch TV; Mary Tyler Moore plugs her autobiography and shares an embarassing story about Ed Asner; Blake Lively talks about her maltipoo; White Lies performed "To Lose My Life."
Hugh Laurie, Bloc Party
Mary Tyler Moore, Blake Lively, White Lies
Christina Applegate, Jim Gaffigan, Jesse Harris with Norah Jones
Seth Rogen, Tom Dreesen, Adele
Following the monologue, two goons walk off with Tony, claiming he's been adopted by Madonna; in lieu of Biff, Andy Kindler makes the annual trip to Yankees Spring Training; champion grocery-bagger Francisco Palacios puts Dave to shame in a face-off; Marg Helgenberger talks about her first job; Ray LaMontagne performed "You Are The Best Thing."
Bill O'Reilly, Marianne Faithfull
Marg Helgenberger, Francisco Palacios, Ray LaMontagne
Michael J. Fox, the Fray
Denis Leary, Diana Krall
Zac Efron, Mike Golic and Mike Greenberg, A.C. Newman with Nicole Atkins
Kelly Ripa, Bill Scheft, Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Drew Barrymore, Jack McBrayer, Neko Case
Matthew Perry, Elisha Cuthbert, Rascal Flatts
Russell Crowe, Joe Wong
Jeff Goldblum, Jeff Dunham
Nathan Lane, Tinted Windows
Beyonce, Jim Parsons
Jamie Foxx, Lauren Conrad, the Dead
Michael Keaton, Lily Allen
Matthew Fox, Carol Leifer, the All-American Rejects, a Top Ten List presented by Matthew Stafford
Dolly Parton, Zachary Quinto
Jennifer Garner, Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk, Manchester Orchestra
Regis Philbin, a performance by the Broadway cast of "Hair"
Kiefer Sutherland, Jim Norton, Bat for Lashes
Gordon Ramsay, Chris Pine, Keri Hilson with Kanye West
Liev Schreiber, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Franz Ferdinand
Bruce Willis, Ben Harper & Relentless7
Norm MacDonald, a Top Ten List presented by Leonard Nimoy, Animal Collective
Matthew Broderick, Brian Regan, Chris Cornell
Tom Hanks, the Killers
Alec Baldwin, Maya Rudolph, Chrisette Michele
Robin Williams, Wynton Marsalis
Kid Scientists, Teri Hatcher, Rick Ross with Magazeen, a Top Ten List presented by Ron Howard
John Goodman, Tommy Tiernan, Mastodon
Ben Stiller, White Rabbits
Jane Fonda, Piedmont Bird Callers, Kenny Chesney
Stephen Colbert, General Motors Vice Chairman Bob Lutz, Grizzly Bear
Amy Sedaris, Ed Helms, Jean Redpath
Ricky Gervais, Green Day
Bill Cosby, Helio Castroneves, Melody Gardot
Jack Hanna, John Krasinski
Jessica Biel, Zach Galifianakis, Steve Earle
Elvis Costello, a Top Ten List presented by Neil Patrick Harris
Paris Hilton, Calvin Borel, Steven Wright
Howard Stern, Mos Def
Julia Roberts, Black Eyed Peas
Kathy Griffin, Stupid Human Tricks, Sonic Youth, an NBA Finals report by Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash
Denzel Washington, the Jonas Brothers, a Top Ten List with Regis Philbin
Sandra Bullock, Pete Correale, P.J. Harvey & John Parish
Jack Black, M.A. Sanjayan
Michelle Pfeiffer, Judah Friedlander, Ian McLagan & the Bump Band
Ryan Reynolds, Padma Lakshmi, the Eels
Danny DeVito, Bear Grylls, Phoenix
Dave welcomes the star of the FX network comedy, "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia", Danny Devito. Topics include Danny's now infamous Youtube moment when it appeared he was drunk on the set. He claims he wasn't. Later, star of the Discovery Channel/Science Channel series, "Man vs. Wild", Bear Grylis stops by to discuss his series upcoming episode with superstar Will Farrell. Phoenix is the Musical Guest.
Jada Pinkett Smith, Michael Cera, the Sounds
Jada Pinkett-Smith discusses her new role as a doctor in the TnT Tuesday night drama, "Hawthorne" and her oldest son, Jaden's new role in the Karate Kid remake, "Kung Fu Kid". Jada noting that the the family will be living in Hong Kong during the film's production. Michael Cerra discusses his role in the new film, "Year One", also starring Jack Black. Swedish Rock band, The Sounds, are the musical guests.
Samuel L. Jackson, Emeril Lagasse, Iggy Pop & the Brighton Port Authority
Sandra Day O'Connor, MSTRKRFT with John Legend, a Top Ten List presented by Lucas Glover
Ray Romano, St. Vincent
Johnny Depp, Megan Fox
Martin Short, Regina Spektor
Serena Williams, Hayden Panettiere, Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band
Sacha Baron Cohen, Joel McHale
Queen Latifah, Emma Watson
Daniel Radcliffe, Veronika Part, Levon Helm, a Top Ten List presented by Bruno
Rainn Wilson, Larry Miller, Maxwell
Jonah Hill, Gar Ryness, Kelly Clarkson
Edie Falco, Michael Showalter, Wilco with Feist
Paul McCartney, a Top Ten List presented by Bruce Willis
Anderson Cooper, Anna Paquin, Grizzly Bear
Tom Arnold, Metric, a Top Ten List presented by Dave's mom Dorothy
Katherine Heigl, Jeff Altman, Spinnerette
Kevin Spacey, Jesse James, the Flatlanders, a Top Ten List presented by Stewart Cink
Tracy Morgan, Leslie Mann, Diane Birch
Sean "Diddy" Combs, Vera Farmiga, Ginuwine with Missy Elliott
Amy Poehler, Nick Griffin, Judy Collins
Eric Bana, Dave Matthews Band, a Top Ten List presented by Chicago White Sox star Mark Buehrle
Katie Couric, Silversun Pickups
Amy Adams, Tom Dreesen, Elbow
Adam Sandler, Cage the Elephant
Quentin Tarantino, Eric Ripert, and Robert Cray are the scheduled guests.
Regis Philbin, Ted Alexandro, Dave Matthews Band
Quentin Tarantino, Eric Ripert, Robert Cray
Donald Trump, Diane Kruger, Billy Currington, a Top Ten List presented by Britney Spears
Mike Myers, Ken Burns
Anna Wintour, Mark Teixeira
Renee Zellweger, Gary Mule Deer
Mary-Louise Parker, Eugene Levy, and Jet are the scheduled guests.