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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)

★ 6.5 · 175 votes22 seasons · 4,252 episodesComedy, Talk1993

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.

Writers
David Letterman
Network
CBS
Country
United States
Language
English
First aired
August 30, 1993
Status
Ended

Cast

  • David LettermanSelf - Host
  • Paul ShafferSelf - Musical Director
  • Alan KalterSelf - Announcer
  • Bill WendellSelf - Announcer
  • Biff HendersonSelf - Stage Manager
  • Alec BaldwinSelf - Guest
  • Bruce WillisSelf - Guest
  • Drew BarrymoreSelf - Guest
  • Rupert JeeSelf
  • Tony MendezSelf
  • Paul RuddSelf - Top Ten Presenter
  • Edd Hall'Otis Elevator App Commercial' Voiceover (voice)
  • Robert Downey Jr.Self - Guest
  • Renée ZellwegerSelf - Guest
  • Dolly PartonSelf - Guest
  • Lou ReedSelf - Musical Guest
  • Reese WitherspoonSelf - Guest
  • Jim ParsonsSelf - Guest
  • Mariah CareySelf - Musical Guest
  • Jennifer GarnerSelf - Guest

Episodes

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  1. Episode 1: Brian Williams, Paula AbdulJan 3, 2011
  2. Episode 2: Tim McGraw, Shaquille O'Neal, Keri HilsonJan 4, 2011
  3. Episode 3: Jennifer Connelly, Dr. Oz, Justin Townes EarleJan 5, 2011
  4. Episode 4: Seth Rogen, Beau Garrett, the WalkmenJan 6, 2011
  5. Episode 5: Regis Philbin, Hannibal Buress, No AgeJan 7, 2011
  6. Episode 6: Bill Cosby, a Top Ten List presented by Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, the Black KeysJan 10, 2011
  7. Episode 7: Vince Vaughn, Mike Wolfe & Frank Fritz, Cage the ElephantJan 11, 2011
  8. Episode 8: Kevin James, Olivia Munn, The Low AnthemJan 12, 2011
  9. Episode 9: Kelsey Grammer, Amar'e Stoudemire, Gregg AllmanJan 13, 2011
  10. Episode 10: Joan Rivers, Jeff Caldwell, WintersleepJan 14, 2011
  11. Episode 11: Jack Hanna, Steven TylerJan 17, 2011
  12. Episode 12: Betty White, Kim & Kourtney Kardashian, the ScriptJan 18, 2011
  13. Episode 13: Martin Short, Greta Gerwig, Darius RuckerJan 19, 2011
  14. Episode 14: Kaley Cuoco, Piers Morgan, Wanda Jackson, Miss Arkansas, Alyse EadyJan 20, 2011
  15. Episode 15: Nathan Lane, Mike Palascak, Esperanza SpaldingJan 21, 2011
  16. Episode 16: Justin Bieber, Pauley Perrette, Best CoastJan 31, 2011
  17. Episode 17: Matthew Perry, Chris Elliott, Top Ten with Mitt Romney, the NationalFeb 1, 2011
  18. Episode 18: Kate Walsh, Jim Gaffigan, Boxer RebellionFeb 2, 2011
  19. Episode 19: Howard Stern, Naughty By NatureFeb 3, 2011
  20. Episode 20: Martha Stewart, Top Ten with Justin Bieber, Robert PlantFeb 4, 2011
  21. Episode 21: Super Bowl MVP Aaron Rodgers, Martin Lawrence, Steel MagnoliaFeb 7, 2011
  22. Episode 22: Adam Sandler, Chris Colfer, Gang of FourFeb 8, 2011
  23. Episode 23: Anderson Cooper, Elton JohnFeb 9, 2011
  24. Episode 24: Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, Judah Friedlander, Bryan FerryFeb 10, 2011
  25. Episode 25: Ed Helms, Ted Alexandro, Steel MagnoliaFeb 11, 2011
  26. Episode 26: S.I. Swimsuit Cover Reveal & Top 10, Tom Brokaw, Theophilus LondonFeb 14, 2011
  27. Episode 27: Forest Whitaker, S.I. Swimsuit Cover Model Irina, Josh Groban, Top Ten with Joy PhilbinFeb 15, 2011
  28. Episode 28: Bill Hader, Grocery Bagging Champ Krystal, Amos LeeFeb 16, 2011
  29. Episode 29: Paris Hilton, Nathan Fillion, Scissor SistersFeb 17, 2011
  30. Episode 30: David Spade, Andy Kindler, Lukas Nelson and Promise of the RealFeb 18, 2011
  31. Episode 31: Donald Rumsfeld, Cobie SmuldersFeb 21, 2011
  32. Episode 32: Amy Poehler, Jean Chu and Dusty the Cat, DeerhunterFeb 22, 2011
  33. Episode 33: Rainn Wilson, Hank AaronFeb 23, 2011
  34. Episode 34: Senator Rand Paul, Bright EyesFeb 24, 2011
  35. Episode 35: Matthew Morrison, Jeff Altman, Jessica Lea MayfieldFeb 25, 2011
  36. Episode 36: Brian Williams, Trey Parker & Matt Stone, Zac Brown BandFeb 28, 2011
  37. Episode 37: Amanda Seyfried, B.J. NovakMar 1, 2011
  38. Episode 38: Donald Trump, Vanessa Hudgens, Oh LandMar 2, 2011
  39. Episode 39: Robin Williams, Judy GreerMar 3, 2011
  40. Episode 40: Charles Barkley, Sarah Vowell, Cold War KidsMar 14, 2011
  41. Episode 41: Bradley Cooper, Mindy Kaling, Bob GeldofMar 15, 2011
  42. Episode 42: Steve Martin, Selena GomezMar 16, 2011
  43. Episode 43: Dana Carvey, Dr. Michio Kaku, British Sea PowerMar 21, 2011
  44. Episode 44: Katie Couric, The Pains of Being Pure at HeartMar 22, 2011
  45. Episode 45: Ben Stiller, Dario Franchitti, The StrokesMar 23, 2011
  46. Episode 46: "Jungle" Jack Hanna, Danny McBrideMar 28, 2011
  47. Episode 47: Regis Philbin, Snoop DoggMar 29, 2011
  48. Episode 48: Norm Macdonald, CC Sabathia, Willie Nelson, Norah Jones and Wynton MarsalisMar 30, 2011
  49. Episode 49: Chris Rock, Ellen Page, Funeral PartyMar 31, 2011
  50. Episode 50: James Franco, Royal BangsApr 1, 2011
  51. Episode 51: Jennifer Garner, Jamie Oliver, Robbie RobertsonApr 5, 2011
  52. Episode 52: Don Rickles, Eva LongoriaApr 6, 2011
  53. Episode 53: Alec Baldwin, Wiz KhalifaApr 11, 2011
  54. Episode 54: Ricky Gervais, Top Ten with Katie Holmes, Foo FightersApr 12, 2011
  55. Episode 55: Courteney Cox, Aziz Ansari, Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry DouglasApr 13, 2011
  56. Episode 56: Seth Meyers, Carmelo Anthony, TV on the RadioApr 14, 2011
  57. Episode 57: Tina Fey, Tommy Johnagin, The Gaslight AnthemApr 15, 2011
  58. Episode 58: Bill Maher, Cote de Pablo, Lupe FiascoApr 25, 2011
  59. Episode 59: Will Ferrell, The Twilight SingersApr 26, 2011
  60. Episode 60: Kate Hudson, Rich Eisen, Emmylou HarrisApr 27, 2011
  61. Episode 61: Dr. Phil McGraw, Chris Hemsworth, Broadway musical "Catch Me If You Can"Apr 28, 2011
  62. Episode 62: John Krasinski, Brian Kiley, Steve EarleApr 29, 2011
  63. Episode 63: Brian Williams, Rex RyanMay 2, 2011
  64. Episode 64: Caroline Kennedy, Ty BurrellMay 3, 2011
  65. Episode 65: Betty White, Rick Harrison, Morning TeleportationMay 4, 2011
  66. Episode 66: Jodie Foster, Tom Dreesen, Neon TreesMay 5, 2011
  67. Episode 67: Bill Murray, ''The Human Fuse'' Brian Miser, BrotherMay 6, 2011
  68. Episode 68: Albert Brooks, Kristen WiigMay 9, 2011
  69. Episode 69: Mark Harmon, Chris Morgan, HugoMay 10, 2011
  70. Episode 71: Stupid human tricks, Jim Parsons, Manchester OrchestraMay 12, 2011
  71. Episode 72: Joan Rivers, Nick Griffin, Okkervil RiverMay 13, 2011
  72. Episode 73: Julianna Margulies, Andy Cohen, a Top Ten List presented by Christina Aguilera, White LiesMay 16, 2011
  73. Episode 74: Martin Short, Melissa McCarthy, Tinie TempahMay 17, 2011
  74. Episode 75: Keith Olbermann, Julie Bowen, Ben HarperMay 18, 2011
  75. Episode 76: Kelly Ripa, Jennifer Lawrence, How to Succeed in Business Without Really TryingMay 19, 2011
  76. Episode 77: Tracy Morgan, Jake Johannsen, The Airborne Toxic EventMay 20, 2011
  77. Episode 78: Lady Gaga, Eric Stonestreet, The VaccinesMay 23, 2011
  78. Episode 79: Ewan McGregor, Scott Pelley, Brad PaisleyMay 24, 2011
  79. Episode 80: Piedmont Bird Callers, Kevin Bacon, AugustanaMay 25, 2011
  80. Episode 81: Ray Romano, Reese Waters, Arctic MonkeysMay 26, 2011
  81. Episode 82: Meredith Vieira, Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon, Drum Solo Week kicks off with Anton FigJun 6, 2011
  82. Episode 83: Kyle Chandler, Kathy Griffin, Sheila E.Jun 7, 2011
  83. Episode 84: Jon Cryer, Rachel Maddow, Roy HaynesJun 8, 2011
  84. Episode 85: Neil Patrick Harris, Mike Birbiglia, Neil PeartJun 9, 2011
  85. Episode 86: Adm. Michael Mullen, Top Ten by Betty White, Black Joe Lewis & the HoneybearsJun 13, 2011
  86. Episode 87: Ryan Reynolds, chef Eric Ripert and the cast of the Broadway musical Anything GoesJun 14, 2011
  87. Episode 88: Jim Carrey, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Todd RundgrenJun 15, 2011
  88. Episode 89: Samuel L. Jackson, Texas Ranger Josh Hamilton, Jennifer HudsonJun 16, 2011
  89. Episode 90: Cameron Diaz, Eddie VedderJun 20, 2011
  90. Episode 91: Jason Bateman, Amy Sedaris, Top Ten by Keith Olbermann, Drive-By TruckersJun 21, 2011
  91. Episode 92: Kevin James, pet fashion designer Ada Nieves, Beady EyeJun 22, 2011
  92. Episode 93: Jason Segel, horse whisperer Buck Brannaman, Noah and the WhaleJun 23, 2011
  93. Episode 94: Shia LaBeouf, Bert Kreischer, DawesJun 27, 2011
  94. Episode 95: Tom Hanks, Sleepy Man Banjo BoysJun 28, 2011
  95. Episode 96: Patrick Dempsey, Erica Hill, Marty StuartJun 29, 2011
  96. Episode 97: Julia Roberts, CakeJun 30, 2011
  97. Episode 98: Emma Watson, George Lopez, IncubusJul 11, 2011
  98. Episode 99: Roseanne Barr, Tom Felton, Blake SheltonJul 12, 2011
  99. Episode 100: Ryan Gosling, GomezJul 13, 2011
  100. Episode 101: Kyra Sedgwick, Tim Harmston, Nikki JeanJul 14, 2011
  101. Episode 102: Bono & the Edge, a performance from Spider-Man: Turn Off the DarkJul 18, 2011
  102. Episode 103: Steve Carell, Hope Solo and Abby Wambach, The Del McCoury Band and the Preservation Hall BandJul 19, 2011
  103. Episode 104: Jeremy Piven, Captain Luis Montalvan, Cee-Lo GreenJul 20, 2011
  104. Episode 105: Harrison Ford, Porcelain BlackJul 21, 2011
  105. Episode 106: Brian Williams, Tim Robbins & the Rogues Gallery BandJul 25, 2011
  106. Episode 107: Julianne Moore, Johnny Galecki, Tanner Foust, EelsJul 26, 2011
  107. Episode 108: Craig Ferguson, Connie Britton, Anna CalviJul 27, 2011
  108. Episode 109: Kirstie Alley, Louis C.K., Fountains of WayneJul 28, 2011
  109. Episode 110: James Franco, Dianna Agron, Christina PerriAug 1, 2011
  110. Episode 111: Ricky Gervais, Cat Deeley, Explosions in the SkyAug 2, 2011
  111. Episode 112: Emma Stone, Alan Mulally, Sallie FordAug 3, 2011
  112. Episode 113: Colin Farrell, Christopher Ferguson, TyphoonAug 4, 2011
  113. Episode 114: Denis Leary, Elizabeth Cook, Drum Solo Week II kicks off with Tony Royster Jr.Aug 22, 2011
  114. Episode 115: Rachel Maddow, Rose Byrne, Gavin HarrisonAug 23, 2011
  115. Episode 116: Ashton Kutcher, Rafael Nadal, Stewart CopelandAug 24, 2011
  116. Episode 117: Paul Rudd, Bill Burr, Dennis ChambersAug 25, 2011
  117. Episode 118: Jason Sudeikis, Bettina Luescher, St. VincentAug 29, 2011
  118. Episode 119: Alec Baldwin, Joe Namath, Lenny KravitzAug 30, 2011
  119. Episode 120: David Arquette, Aubrey Plaza, Thurston MooreAug 31, 2011
  120. Episode 121: Julianna Margulies, Joe Wong, Lady AntebellumSep 1, 2011
  121. Episode 122: Kim, Kourtney & Khloe Kardashian, Michael Emerson, The Jim Jones RevueSep 6, 2011
  122. Episode 123: Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Petry, Sarah Jessica ParkerSep 7, 2011
  123. Episode 124: Michael J. Fox, Top Ten by the cast of Two and a Half Men, Jim McDonald, John DoeSep 8, 2011
  124. Episode 125: Dr. Jill Biden, Ted DansonSep 19, 2011
  125. Episode 126: Jonah Hill, Paula Abdul, ColdplaySep 20, 2011
  126. Episode 127: Taylor Lautner, Minka Kelly, WilcoSep 21, 2011
  127. Episode 128: Sergeant Dakota Meyer, Sofia Vergara, Chris CornellSep 22, 2011
  128. Episode 129: Nathan Fillion, Larry Miller, The JayhawksSep 23, 2011
  129. Episode 130: Seth Rogen, Poppy Montgomery, Fleet FoxesSep 26, 2011
  130. Episode 131: Jack Hanna, Anna FarisSep 27, 2011
  131. Episode 132: Anderson Cooper, Nick Offerman, The KnuxSep 28, 2011
  132. Episode 133: Kaley Cuoco, Skipper Bivins & Trent Jackson, Death Cab for CutieSep 29, 2011
  133. Episode 134: Samuel L. Jackson, Karen Rontowski, Anne-Sophie MutterSep 30, 2011
  134. Episode 135: Brian Williams, StingOct 3, 2011
  135. Episode 136: Hugh Jackman, Sean Young, FeistOct 4, 2011
  136. Episode 137: George Clooney, MastodonOct 5, 2011
  137. Episode 138: Caroline Kennedy, dock diving dogs, The Joy FormidableOct 6, 2011
  138. Episode 139: Bryan Cranston, Jeff Altman, Garland JeffreysOct 7, 2011
  139. Episode 140: Tracy Morgan, Mike Golic & Mike Greenburg, Mates of StateOct 10, 2011
  140. Episode 141: Matthew Broderick, horse wrangler Erin Bolster and her horse Tonk, Hunter HayesOct 11, 2011
  141. Episode 142: Bill Clinton, Deer TickOct 12, 2011
  142. Episode 143: Bill O'Reilly, Martina McBrideOct 13, 2011
  143. Episode 144: Artie Lange, Eddie Brill, BeirutOct 14, 2011
  144. Episode 145: Salma Hayek, Keith Olbermann, Jane's AddictionOct 24, 2011
  145. Episode 146: Eddie Murphy, Jane Levy, Mayer HawthorneOct 25, 2011
  146. Episode 147: Justin Timberlake, Jennifer Esposito, The Civil WarsOct 26, 2011
  147. Episode 148: Johnny Depp, Foster the PeopleOct 27, 2011
  148. Episode 149: Tom Brokaw, Myq Kaplan, The Head & The HeartOct 28, 2011
  149. Episode 150: Tony La Russa, Jesse Eisenberg, PusciferOct 31, 2011
  150. Episode 151: Ben Stiller, Whitney CummingsNov 1, 2011
  151. Episode 152: Condoleezza RiceNov 2, 2011
  152. Episode 153: Mark Harmon, Mike Judge, Top Ten by Matt Lauer, Eli Young BandNov 3, 2011
  153. Episode 154: Bill Cosby, Jason Isbell and The 400 UnitNov 4, 2011
  154. Episode 155: Melissa McCarthy, Anthony Bourdain, Joan Baez & Kris KristoffersonNov 7, 2011
  155. Episode 156: Robert Pattinson, Annie Leibovitz, David Crosby and Graham NashNov 8, 2011
  156. Episode 157: Adam Sandler, Peter GabrielNov 9, 2011
  157. Episode 158: Stupid Humans Tricks, Katie Holmes, Noel Gallagher's High Flying BirdsNov 10, 2011
  158. Episode 159: Steve Martin, Felicity Jones, Lonesome River Band feat. Steve MartinNov 11, 2011
  159. Episode 160: Jason Segel, Jamie Oliver, The KooksNov 14, 2011
  160. Episode 161: Bill Maher, Nikki Reed, Foo Fighters feat. Joan JetNov 15, 2011
  161. Episode 162: Jerry Seinfeld, Lykke LiNov 16, 2011
  162. Episode 163: Regis Philbin, John FogertyNov 17, 2011
  163. Episode 164: Herman Cain, GrouploveNov 18, 2011
  164. Episode 165: Andy Kindler, Ty Burrell, Gayle King, NeedtobreatheNov 21, 2011
  165. Episode 166: Amy Sedaris, Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo, Sondre LercheNov 22, 2011
  166. Episode 167: Justin Bieber, Brian Regan, FreeSolNov 23, 2011
  167. Episode 168: Jonah Hill, Kristen Johnston, Ryan AdamsDec 5, 2011
  168. Episode 169: Matt Damon, Shelby LynneDec 6, 2011
  169. Episode 170: Jessica Biel, Tom Dreesen, The Black KeysDec 7, 2011
  170. Episode 171: Charlize Theron, Kevin Nealon, Blitzen TrapperDec 8, 2011
  171. Episode 172: David Duchovny, Comedian Hugh Fink, Young JeezyDec 9, 2011
  172. Episode 173: Scarlett Johansson, Julie Chen, Top Ten by the 2011 Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin IIIDec 12, 2011
  173. Episode 174: Barbara Walters, Bill Hader, Wild FlagDec 13, 2011
  174. Episode 175: Robert Downey Jr., Rooney MaraDec 14, 2011
  175. Episode 176: Tom Hanks, My Morning JacketDec 15, 2011
  176. Episode 177: Jude Law, Bob Sarlatte, Gary Clark Jr.Dec 16, 2011
  177. Episode 178: Tom Cruise, Anthony Hamilton, Top Ten by Mitt RomneyDec 19, 2011
  178. Episode 179: Harry Connick Jr., Scott Van Pelt, Mariachi El BronxDec 20, 2011
  179. Episode 180: Jon Huntsman, J. ColeDec 21, 2011
  180. Episode 181: Anderson Cooper, Lindsey Vonn, Childish GambinoDec 22, 2011
  181. Episode 182: Jay Thomas, David Hyde Pierce, Darlene LoveDec 23, 2011

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