First Aired: August 30th, 1993
Status: Ended
Network: CBS
Summary: Late Show with David Letterman is an American late-night talk show hosted by David Letterman on CBS. The show debuted on August 30, 1993, and is produced by Letterman's production company, Worldwide Pants Incorporated and CBS Television Studios. The show's music director and band-leader of the house band, the CBS Orchestra, is Paul Shaffer. The head writer is Matt Roberts and the announcer is Alan Kalter. Of the major U.S. late-night programs, Late Show ranks second in cumulative average viewers over time and third in number of episodes over time. The show leads other late night shows in ad revenue with $271 million in 2009.
In most U.S. markets the show airs at 11:35 p.m. Eastern/Pacific time, but is recorded Monday through Wednesday at 4:30 p.m., and Thursdays at 3:30 p.m and 6:00 p.m. The second Thursday episode usually airs on Friday of that week.
In 2002, Late Show with David Letterman was ranked No. 7 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time. CBS has a contract with Worldwide Pants to continue the show through 2014; by then, Letterman will surpass Johnny Carson as the longest tenured late-night talk show host.
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Season 18
Episode 73: Julianna Margulies, Andy Cohen, a Top Ten List presented by Christina Aguilera, White Lies
Air Date: May 16th, 2011
Summary: Dave welcomes actress Julianna Margulies from CBS's "The Good Wife," talk show host Andy Cohen, a Top Ten List presented by singer Christina Aguilera and White Lies perform.
Episode 110: James Franco, Dianna Agron, Christina Perri
Air Date: August 1st, 2011
Summary: How cool are the special effects in the new Planet of the Apes movie? Check it out. The Glee star has broken her nose not once, but twice. Find out how she did it. Christina Perri performing "Arms" from her new CD release, "Lovestrong."
Episode 118: Jason Sudeikis, Bettina Luescher, St. Vincent
Air Date: August 29th, 2011
Summary: From Saturday Night Live, Jason Sudeikis promotes his movie "A Good Old Fashioned Orgy"
Bettina Luescher, World Food Programme Chief Spokesperson for North America
St. Vincent - Lead Singer Annie Clark and St. Vincent performs ‘Cruel’, a new track from their upcoming album Strange Mercy.
Episode 120: David Arquette, Aubrey Plaza, Thurston Moore
Air Date: August 31st, 2011
Summary: Dave welcomes David Arquette, who can currently be seen on 'Dancing with the Stars', Aubrey Plaza, who plays April Ludgate in the TV's 'Parks and Recreation', and Thurston Moore, lead singer of the iconic Sonic Youth for over 30 years, plays a track from his new album "Demolished Thoughts", produced by Beck.
Episode 122: Kim, Kourtney & Khloe Kardashian, Michael Emerson, The Jim Jones Revue
Air Date: September 6th, 2011
Summary: Dave welcomes reality television stars Kim, Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian, actor Michael Emerson from the new CBS drama series "Person Of Interest" and musical guest The Jim Jones Revue.
Episode 124: Michael J. Fox, Top Ten by the cast of Two and a Half Men, Jim McDonald, John Doe
Air Date: September 8th, 2011
Summary: Dave welcomes actor Michael J. Fox, a Top Ten List presented by Ashton Kutcher, Jon Cryer and Angus T. Jones from the CBS comedy series "Two and a Half Men", comedian Jim McDonald and musical guest John Doe.
Episode 165: Andy Kindler, Ty Burrell, Gayle King, Needtobreathe
Air Date: November 21st, 2011
Summary: Dave welcomes actor Ty Burrell, CBS News' Gayle King, and musical guest Needtobreath. Andy hangs out with the guys from American Pickers. Top Ten Other Articles In The Al Qaeda Magazine. What does the "Modern Family" star's family think about him being named one of People's Sexiest Men? The star of CBS' new morning show talks about her new co-star and her old friend Oprah.
Episode 169: Matt Damon, Shelby Lynne
Air Date: December 6th, 2011
Summary: Dave welcomes actor Matt Damon and musical guest Shelby Lynne.
Rupert Jee selects a fan to pose with Dave for their 2011 holiday card.
Top Ten Ways the Super Earth Is Different From Earth.
Matt Damon tells of someone who didn't want their photo with him. Plus: Matt and Dave pose for their holiday card.
The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter performs "Revelation Road."
Episode 170: Jessica Biel, Tom Dreesen, The Black Keys
Air Date: December 7th, 2011
Summary: Dave welcomes actress Jessica Biel, comedian Tom Dreesen, and musical guest The Black Keys.
Top Ten Messages Left On Rod Blagojevich's Answering Machine.
There are a ton of big stars in "New Year's Eve," but did Jessica actually meet any of them?
The Black Keys play their hit song 'Gold On The Ceiling' off their new album El Camino.
Episode 171: Charlize Theron, Kevin Nealon, Blitzen Trapper
Air Date: December 8th, 2011
Summary: Dave welcomes actress Charlize Theron, comedian Kevin Nealon, and musical guest Blitzen Trapper.
Top Ten Signs Your Local News Team Is Drunk.
Down and dirty trains that go backwards for seven hours? "Young Adult" star Charlize Theron tells Dave about her recent trip through Spain.
Former "SNL" cast member Kevin Nealon recalls meeting Arnold Schwarzenegger for a "Hans and Franz" skit.
Blitzen Trapper performing "Might Find It Cheap" from their album, "American Goldwing."
Episode 173: Scarlett Johansson, Julie Chen, Top Ten by the 2011 Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III
Air Date: December 12nd, 2011
Summary: Dave welcomes actress Scarlett Johansson, Julie Chen, host of the CBS daytime talk show "The Talk", and a Top Ten List presented by Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III.
Top Ten Thoughts That Went Through Robert Griffin III's Mind When He Won The Heisman Trophy.
Scarlett and Dave talk about the naked photos that were hacked from her phone.
Now that she's moved to LA, Julie finds New York City much more charming than before.
Episode 174: Barbara Walters, Bill Hader, Wild Flag
Air Date: December 13rd, 2011
Summary: Dave welcomes journalist/talk show host Barbara Walters, actor/comedian Bill Hader, and musical guest Wild Flag.
Top Ten Signs the Candidates Have Debate Fatigue.
Dave knows the identity of Barbara Walters' most fascinating person of the year, but will he keep it a mystery?
Bill Hader recounts a family ski trip where Dad took the wrong trail.
Wild Flag makes their network television debut with the song "Romance" from their self-titled CD.
Episode 175: Robert Downey Jr., Rooney Mara
Air Date: December 14th, 2011
Summary: Dave welcomes actor Robert Downey Jr. and actress Rooney Mara.
Top Ten Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Demands For Returning Our Drone.
From alpacas to kitties, Robert runs down the list of animals on his family farm.
Rooney talks about how hard it was to shake her "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" character. The "Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" star gets wasted to get the role.
Episode 176: Tom Hanks, My Morning Jacket
Air Date: December 15th, 2011
Summary: Dave welcomes actor Tom Hanks and musical guest My Morning Jacket.
He's brought his own mistletoe! Tom Hanks shares an intimate Christmas greeting with Dave's viewers. Don't miss the excitement as Tom Hanks unveils the trailer for his new Pop Tart HBO mini-series.
My Morning Jacket performs "Outta My System" from their new release, "Circuital".
Episode 177: Jude Law, Bob Sarlatte, Gary Clark Jr.
Air Date: December 16th, 2011
Summary: Dave welcomes actor Jude Law, comedian Bob Sarlatte and musical guest Gary Clark Jr.
Jude Law recalls the last night of a stage production when fake booze was replaced with the real deal.
The multi-talented singer-songwriter from Texas performs "Bright Lights" from his debut EP.
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