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Season 17 • Episode 37 • Bill Cosby, Ryan Bingham
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Late Show with David Letterman Season 17, Episode 37: Bill Cosby, Ryan Bingham
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Dave makes an unusual offer to Moammar Khadafi; throughout the night, Dock Diving Dogs make a splash out on 53rd Street; Howie Mandel explains the origins of his obsessive-compulsive disorder; The Dirty Projectors performed "Cannibal Resource."
Jeremy Piven, Rumer Willis, Black Crowes
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Jason Bateman and White House official Dr. John P. Holdren
Billy Crystal and John Fogerty
Billy Crystal and John Fogerty are the scheduled guests.
Neil Patrick Harris, Steve Mazan, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
Footage of Dick Cheney wheezing through an interview on Fox News; Dave expresses jealousy towards Neil Patrick Harris for appearing on the cover of the CBS/Viacom magazine "Watch!" and asks him about his recent trip onboard the Orient Express; Steve Mazan riffs on hotel keycards; Dave shows a doctored "Watch!" magazine with him on the cover; Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros performed "Home."
Tony Blair and Julianna Margulies
Tony Blair and Julianna Margulies are the scheduled guests.
Jay-Z, Martha Stewart, and George Jones
Matt Damon and Jack Hanna
Michael Douglas, Leighton Meester, and Kid Cudi
President Barack Obama
Barack Obama becomes the first president to appear on the Late Show while in office. During his 30+ minute sit-down with Dave, President Obama discusses the economy, foreign policy, and health care reform. Quote Dave: "Your job is more difficult than my job."
Former President Bill Clinton and LeBron James
Simon Baker and Mary J. Blige
Craig Ferguson, Kristin Chenoweth, and Snow Patrol
Bruce Willis, LL Cool J, and The Noisettes
Felicity Huffman, Dr. Mehmet Oz, and The Avett Brothers
Kelsey Grammer, Alyson Hannigan, and Miranda Lambert
Madonna and Harry Connick Jr.
Woody Harrelson and Kim Kardashian
Larry David, Olivia Wilde and Tom Russell
Larry David, Olivia Wilde and Tom Russell are the scheduled guests.
Steve Martin and Lea Michele
CBS Orchestra bandleader Paul Shaffer, Eliza Dushku and KISS
CBS Orchestra bandleader Paul Shaffer, Eliza Dushku and KISS are the scheduled guests.
Vince Vaughn, Carey Mulligan, and Rosanne Cash
Kristin Davis and Barry Sonnenfeld
Jon Hamm, Andy Kindler, and Brett Dennen
Garry Shandling, Kaley Cuoco, and Tim McGraw
Sienna Miller, Aziz Ansari, and Dead By Sunrise
Tina Fey, Chris Russo, and Mika
Don Rickles and Built To Spill
Uma Thurman and Tim McGraw
Charles Barkley, Cheryl Hines, Harper Simon
Courteney Cox, William Knoedelseder, Florence and the Machine
Patrick Dempsey, Bud Selig, Sting
Tom Hanks, Weezer, a Top Ten List presented by Chad Ochocinco
Tom Hanks and Weezer are the scheduled guests.
Regis Philbin, Brian Regan, Weezer
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Guy Fieri, Carrie Underwood, Top Ten with Meb Keflezighi
Al Gore, Brad Paisley, a Top Ten List presented by Michael Bublé
Al Gore and Brad Paisley are the scheduled guests. Plus, a special Top Ten from Michael Buble!
Bill Cosby, Ryan Bingham
Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada & Andy Pettitte, Bill Maher, Keith Urban
Ricky Gervais, Brian Regan, Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys
Ricky Gervais, Brian Regan, and Ralph Stanley are the scheduled guests.
Bill Murray, Gabourey “Gabby” Sidibe
Jack Hanna, Shakira
Kate Walsh, Norah Jones
Dave rambles on about an pre-show audience question that really wasn't; a Top Ten list with no theme; Kate Walsh looks back at the early days of her acting career; Andre Agassi promotes his autobiography and "retires" his mullet wig; Norah Jones performed "Chasing Pirates."
Kid Scientists, Amanda Peet, the Cribs with Johnny Marr
Mariah Carey, Kumail Nanjiani
Sharon Stone, Seth Meyers, Wyclef Jean and Cyndi Lauper
Dave briefly comments on the overusage of the word "douche"; Sharon Stone talks about her kids and defends her decision to pose topless in Paris Match; Seth Meyers shares a funny story about a goat; Wyclef Jean and Cyndi Lauper performed "Slumdog Millionaire."
Penelope Cruz, Joe Cada, The Script
Robert Pattinson, Ray Davies
Stephen Colbert, Emily Blunt, John Mayer
Stephen Colbert, Emily Blunt, and John Mayer are the scheduled guests.
Viggo Mortensen, Paula Poundstone, and Lyle Lovett
Robin Williams, Ashley Greene
Zac Efron, Carrie Fisher, Rihanna
Natalie Portman, Adam Lambert
Thanksgiving episode with Dave's Mom. Natalie Portman and Adam Lambert are the scheduled guests, and Dave guesses the pie that Dave's Mom made.
Ray Romano, Anna Kendrick
Barbara Walters, Blakroc
Rachel Weisz, Rob Thomas
Kate Hudson, Dr. James Hansen, Tori Amos
Kyra Sedgwick, Brian Scott McFadden, Joe Perry
Hugh Grant, Zoe Saldana, Alicia Keys
Hugh Grant, Zoe Saldana, and Alicia Keys are the scheduled guests.
Sarah Jessica Parker, Leona Lewis
Robert Downey Jr, Martin Short, and Kris Allen
Shannon Eis, Jude Law, and Matisyahu
Tobey Maguire, Tom Dreesen, and Alicia Keys
Maggie Gyllenhaal and John Witherspoon
Maggie Gyllenhaal and John Witherspoon are the scheduled guests. Plus, a Top Ten list from Stewie Griffin!
Susan Sarandon, Colbie Caillat
Susan Sarandon and Colbie Caillat are the scheduled guests. Plus, "Top Ten Christmas Carols!"
Alec Baldwin, Jay Thomas, Darlene Love
Alec Baldwin gets intimidated by an acting legend. Also: Jay Thomas returns and Darlene Love sings "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home).
Michael Cera, Jenna Elfman, David Gray
Michael Cera, Jenna Elfman, and David Gray are the scheduled guests.
Amy Adams, Zachary Levi, Vampire Weekend
Did "Chuck" star Zachary Levy almost get a guy killed? Plus: Amy Adams and music from Vampire Weekend.
Sigourney Weaver, Marv Albert, Julian Casablancas
Dave & Sigourney Weaver turn "Avatar" blue. Plus: Marv Albert's wild & wacky sports bloopers and Julian Casablancas performs.
Bradley Cooper, Rachel Maddow, Nick Jonas
Bradley Cooper, Rachel Maddow, and Nick Jonas are the scheduled guests. Plus, the "Top Ten Things I've Learned From the Last 20 Years of Television," presented by Homer Simpson.
Teri Hatcher, Jake Johannsen, The Dodos
Teri Hatcher strips with broken ribs. Plus: comedian Jake Johannsen and the music of The Dodos.
Whoopi Goldberg, Jason Sudeikis, Findlay Brown
Whoopi Goldberg, Jason Sudeikis, Findlay Brown.
Kiefer Sutherland, Keri Russell, The Hotrats
Why is Kiefer Sutherland wearing a dress? Also tonight: those NBC pinheads, Keri Russell & music from The HotRats.
Denzel Washington, Dr. O. Wayne Isom, The Low Anthem
Was Dave fondled on the operating table? Celebrate the 10th anniversary of his heart surgery with Dr. O. Wayne Isom. Plus Denzel Washington: Bad Heart Surgeon, and music from The Low Anthem.
Glenn Close, Eddie Brill, Matt Morris
Tonight: an incredible week comes to an end with Glenn Close, comedian Eddie Brill and music by Matt Morris.
Kristen Bell, Randy Jackson, The Heavy
Tonight: Kristen Bell, Randy Jackson and The Heavy. Dave responds to NBC's Dick Ebersol, plus what will "The Tonight Show" look like in the year 2042?
Dwayne Johnson, Bettina Luescher, The Swell Season
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Bettina Luescher, and The Swell Season are the scheduled guests.
Claire Danes, Will Arnett, James Taylor, Carole King
Harrison Ford, Lou Reed, Blind Boys of Alabama
Harrison Ford, Lou Reed and the Blind Boys of Alabama
Catherine Zeta-Jones, Jeff Stilson, Charlotte Gainsbourg
Bruce Willis, Ne-Yo
Actor Bruce Willis; Ne-Yo performs.
John Travolta, Shaun White, Ben Harper & Relentless7
Actor John Travolta; snowboarder Shaun White; Ben Harper and Relentless7 perform.
Sarah Silverman, Jeremy Renner, Nneka, a Top Ten List presented by Paris Hilton
Comic Sarah Silverman; actor Jeremy Renner; Paris Hilton presents the Top Ten list; Nneka performs.
Jamie Foxx, Amanda Seyfried, Robin Thicke
Actor Jamie Foxx; actress Amanda Seyfried; Robin Thicke performs.
Jack Hanna, Joe Wong, the Swell Season
Animal handler Jack Hanna; comic Joe Wong; the Swell Season performs.
Drew Brees, Sandra Bullock, Josh Turner
Drew Brees, Sandra Bullock, and Josh Turner are the scheduled guests. Plus, the cover of the 2010 Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue is unveiled!
Jennifer Garner, the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue cover model, Sade
Jennifer Garner; the 2010 Sports Illustrated cover model; Sade; ``Survivor'' contestants.
Jessica Biel, Christoph Waltz
Jessica Biel; Christoph Waltz; Josh Turner; ``Survivor'' contestants.
Regis and Joy Philbin, a Top Ten List presented by Benicio Del Toro
Regis and Joy Philbin; Elizabeth Banks; Benicio Del Toro.
Jeff Bridges, Joe Wong, the Soft Pack
Actor Jeff Bridges; comic Joe Wong; the Soft Pack performs.
Tracy Morgan, the Daytona 500 winner, Fanfarlo
Actor Tracy Morgan; the winner of the Daytona 500; Fanfarlo performs.
Ben Kingsley, Mary J. Blige
Stupid Pet Tricks; actor Ben Kingsley; Mary J. Blige performs.
Ewan McGregor, Abby Elliott, Mumford & Sons
Actor Ewan McGregor; comic Abby Elliott; Mumford & Sons perform.
Scarlett Johansson, Daniel Merriweather
Actress Scarlett Johansson; Daniel Merriweather performs.
Nicole Richie, comic Tom Papa.
TV personality Nicole Richie; comic Tom Papa.
Bill Murray, Ludacris
Actor Bill Murray; Ludacris performs.
Mitt Romney, Mia Wasikowska
Author Mitt Romney; actress Mia Wasikowska; figure skater Evan Lysacek presents the Top Ten list.
Jerry Seinfeld, Tom Brokaw
Comic Jerry Seinfeld; journalist Tom Brokaw.
Tom Hanks, Spoon
Actor Tom Hanks, Spoon, and a Top Ten list presented by US Winter Olympic Bobsled Gold Medalists Steve Holcomb, Justin Olsen, Steve Mesler, and Curt Tomasevicz.
Matt Damon, Danny Bhoy, Corinne Bailey Rae
Actor Matt Damon; comic Danny Bhoy; Corinne Bailey Rae performs.
Kelly Ripa, Lady Antebellum
TV host Kelly Ripa; Lady Antebellum performs.
Julianna Margulies, Broken Bells
Actress Julianna Margulies; grocery bagging champion Kyle Perry; Broken Bells perform.
Jessica Simpson, Mehmet Oz, Rod Blagojevich, Alkaline Trio
Jessica Simpson; Mehmet Oz; Rod Blagojevich; Alkaline Trio.
Donald Trump
Real estate mogul Donald Trump.
Liev Schreiber, Jim Gaffigan, Drive-By Truckers
Actor Liev Schreiber; comic Jim Gaffigan; Drive-By Truckers perform.
Jennifer Aniston, Charles Moore
Actress Jennifer Aniston; environmentalist Charles Moore.
Jimmy Kimmel, Kirstie Alley
TV host Jimmy Kimmel; actress Kirstie Alley; rapper Snoop Dogg presents the Top Ten list.
Gerard Butler, Mindy Kaling, Free Energy
Greg Kinnear, Lacey Brown, Michael Buble, Harry Smith
Ben Stiller, Jamie Oliver, Justin Bieber
Actor Ben Stiller; chef Jamie Oliver; Justin Bieber performs.
Tina Fey, Bryan Cranston, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
Actress Tina Fey; actor Bryan Cranston; Joan Jett and the Blackhearts perform.
Robin Williams, Paige Miles, Usher
Actor Robin Williams; eliminated ``American Idol'' contestant Paige Miles; Usher performs.
Luke Wilson, Pam Stout, Alan Jackson
Actor Luke Wilson; President of the Sandpoint Tea Party Patriots Pam Stout; Alan Jackson performs.
Ricky Gervais, Turkey Callers, The Whigs
Actor Ricky Gervais; turkey callers; The Whigs perform.
Sam Worthington, Mike Greenberg & Mike Golic, Patty Loveless
Actor Sam Worthington; sportscasters Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic; Patty Loveless performs.
Nathan Lane, She & Him
Actor Nathan Lane; She & Him perform.
Steve Carell, Brad Stevens
Chris Rock, Jane Lynch
Jennifer Lopez, Mike Golic & Mike Greenberg, American Idol castoffs Andrew Garcia & Katie Stevens
Amanda Peet, David Chang, Justin Nozuka
Eddie Murphy, Kaley Cuoco, Jakob Dylan
David Spade, Lisa P. Jackson, Broken Social Scene
Kelsey Grammer, Jeff Altman, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings
Dr. Phil McGraw, the latest American Idol castoff
Courtney Love, Michael Caine, Hole
Singer Courtney Love; actor Michael Caine; Hole performs.
Robert Downey Jr., OK Go
Actor Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man 2); OK Go performs.
Gwyneth Paltrow, Broadway cast of ``American Idiot''
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow (Iron Man 2); a performance by the Broadway cast of ``American Idiot.''
David Beckham, Mike Birbiglia, Hold Steady
Professional soccer player David Beckham; comic Mike Birbiglia; the Hold Steady performs.
Mickey Rourke, Jim Parsons, eliminated ``American Idol'' contestant Siobhan Magnus
Actor Mickey Rourke (Iron Man 2); actor Jim Parsons (The Big Bang Theory); eliminated ``American Idol'' contestant Siobhan Magnus.
Russell Crowe, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings
Actor Russell Crowe (Robin Hood); Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings (CD, "I Learned the Hard Way") perform.
Jack Hanna, Kerry Washington, Willie Nelson
Animal handler Jack Hanna; actress Kerry Washington; Willie Nelson performs.
Brian Williams, Beth Ostrosky Stern, Court Yard Hounds
Journalist Brian Williams; author Beth Ostrosky Stern; Court Yard Hounds perform.
Amanda Peet, Nick Griffin, Wale
Actress Amanda Peet (Please Give); comic Nick Griffin; Wale (CD, "Attention Deficit") performs.
Evangeline Lilly, Sam Rockwell, Aaron Kelly, Million Dollar Quartet
Actress Evangeline Lilly; actor Sam Rockwell; eliminated ``American Idol'' contestant Aaron Kelly; a performance by the Broadway cast of ``Million Dollar Quartet.''
Queen Latifah, Will Forte, MGMT performs, Dallas Braden presents the Top Ten List
Actress Queen Latifah; actor Will Forte; MGMT performs; Oakland Athletics pitcher Dallas Braden presents the Top Ten List.
Michael Keaton, Jenna Fischer
Actor Michael Keaton; actress Jenna Fischer.
Alec Baldwin, The National
Actor Alec Baldwin; the National performs.
Mike Myers, Tom Dreesen
Actor Mike Myers; comic Tom Dreesen.
Matthew Fox, Zac Brown Band,
Matthew Fox; Zac Brown Band; Jason Randal; Michael Lynche.
Jonah Hill, Janelle Monae, John Carney, a Top Ten List presented by Miss USA Rima Fakih
Jonah Hill; Janelle Monáe; John Carney; Miss USA Rima Fakih presents the Top Ten list.
Russell Brand, Johnny
Russell Brand; Johnny Ace Palmer; Stone Temple Pilots; Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse.
Katherine Heigl, Steve Cohen, Band of Horses
Actress Katherine Heigl; magician Steve Cohen; Band of Horses performs.
Ashton Kutcher, Larry Miller, Michael Ammar, Brooks & Dunn with Reba McEntire
Ashton Kutcher; Larry Miller; Brooks & Dunn; Michael Ammar; Reba McEntire.
Jake Gyllenhaal, Dr. Edward B. Overton
Sarah Jessica Parker, the Black Keys
Don Rickles, Piedmont Bird Callers, John Prine with Yim Yames of My Morning Jacket
Jessica Biel, Lee DeWyze
Kate Hudson, Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti, Sarah McLachlan
Bradley Cooper, Khloe & Kourtney Kardashian, Christina Aguilera
Jaden Smith
Sean Hayes, Robert Klein, Allison Moorer
Helen Mirren, Colin Hanks
Devo
Diddy, Emeril Lagasse, Dirty Money, John Goodman
Miley Cyrus, Rick Harrison
Actress Miley Cyrus, TV personality Rick Harrison.
Jada Pinkett Smith, Larry Miller, Fred Eaglesmith
Actress Jada Pinkett Smith; comic Larry Miller; Fred Eaglesmith performs.
Salma Hayek, Chris
Actress Salma Hayek (Grown Ups), Chris "Mad Dog" Russo
Regis Philbin, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Regis Philbin (Daytime Emmy Awards), Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue (CD, "Backatown")
Adam Sandler, Bettye LaVette
Actor Adam Sandler( Grown Ups); Bettye LaVette (CD, "Interpretations: The British Rock Songbook") performs.
Kevin James, Thomas L. Friedman
Actor Kevin James (Grown Ups), journalist Thomas L. Friedman (Book, "Hot, Flat, and Crowded 2.0: Why We Need a Green Revolution--and How It Can Renew America")
Jay-Z, Eminem
Jay-Z (CD, "The Blueprint 3"), Top Ten with Eminem, Jay-Z and Eminem (CD, "Recovery")
Kristen Stewart, Gary Faulkner, Tokyo Police Club, Top Ten with John Isner
Guests include actress Kristen Stewart (The Twilight Saga: Eclipse), Gary Faulkner (Guy who tried to hunt down Osama bin Laden), with musical geust Tokyo Police Club (CD, "Champ") and a Top Ten with John Isner (Winner of the Longest Tennis Match in History)
Dolly Parton, Landon Donovan
Singer Dolly Parton (Hallmark's Dolly Celebrates 25 Years of Dollywood), Landon Donovan (USA National Soccer Team).
Julianne Moore, Mike Massimino, The New Pornographers
Actress Julianne Moore (The Kids Are All Right); astronaut Mike Massimino; The New Pornographers perform (CD, "Together").
Taylor Lautner, Barry Sonnenfeld
Actor Taylor Lautner (The Twilight Saga: Eclipse); director Barry Sonnenfeld.
Nicolas Cage, Steel Train
Actor Nicolas Cage (The Sorcerer's Apprentice); Steel Train (CD, "Steel Train") performs.
Kristin Chenoweth, Jonathan Alter, M.I.A.
Actress Kristin Chenoweth (Broadway's "Promises, Promises"); journalist Jonathan Alter (Book, "The Promise: President Obama, Year One"); M.I.A. (CD, "Maya") performs.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Laurie Anderson
Summer toy demonstration; actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Inception); Laurie Anderson (CD, "Homeland") performs.
Kyra Sedgwick, Bret Michaels, Jimmy Cliff
Actress Kyra Sedgwick (The Closer); singer Bret Michaels (CD, "Custom Built"); Jimmy Cliff (CD, "Existence") performs.
Sylvester Stallone, Rob Corddry, Robyn
Actor Sylvester Stallone; actor Rob Corddry; Robyn performs.
Steve Carell, Selena Gomez, Sheryl Crow
Actor Steve Carell; actress Selena Gomez; Sheryl Crow performs.
Bill Murray, Alejandro Escovedo
Actor Bill Murray; Alejandro Escovedo performs.
Joan Rivers, Bill Burr, Steve Winwood
Comic Joan Rivers; comic Bill Burr; Steve Winwood performs.
Denis Leary, Albert Pujols, Jimmy Webb
Actor Denis Leary; MLB player Albert Pujols; Jimmy Webb performs.
Luke Wilson, Kristen Schaal, Dierks Bentley
Actor Luke Wilson; actress Kristen Schaal; Dierks Bentley performs.
Michael Keaton, The Flaming Lips
Actor Michael Keaton; The Flaming Lips perform.
Paul Rudd, Bill Burr, Interpol
Actor Paul Rudd; comic Bill Burr; Interpol performs.
Will Ferrell, Nas and Damian Marley
Actor Will Ferrell (The Other Guys); Nas and Damian Marley (CD , "Distant Relatives") perform.
Michael Cera, Rachel Maddow, Herbie Hancock
Actor Michael Cera (Scott Pilgrim vs. The World); TV show host Rachel Maddow (The Rachel Maddow Show); Herbie Hancock (CD, "The Imagine Project") performs.
Julia Roberts, The Dead Weather
Actress Julia Roberts (Eat, Pray, Love); The Dead Weather (CD, "Sea of Cowards") performs.
Mark Wahlberg, Cory Kahaney, VV Brown
Actor Mark Wahlberg (The Other Guys); Dock Diving Dogs; comedian Cory Kahaney; VV Brown (CD, "Traveling Like The Light") performs.
Brian Williams, Big Boi
Drew Berrymore, Katy Perry
Actress Drew Berrymore; Katy Perry performs.
Christina Applegate, Tom Dreesen, The Pretty Reckless
Dave welcomes actress Christina Applegate, comedian Tom Dreesen and The Pretty Reckless performs.
Anne Heche, Ken Burns, The Specials
Dave welcomes actress Anne Heche, documentarian Ken Burns and The Specials perform.
Jessica Alba, Jimmie Walker, Ryan Bingham & The Dead Horses
Dave welcomes actress Jessica Alba, comic Jimmie Walker and Ryan Bingham & The Dead Horses.