Season 14
Episodes • 2006
1. Andy Kindler, motocross demo with Travis Pastrana, Baby Gramps
minTravis Pastrana - Andy Kidler - Baby Gramps
▶ Watch Episode2. Zach Braff, Jeff Brendenburg, The Roots
minDave toys around with the new product from Apple Computers, the "I-Stinguisher"; a man in pajamas and a bathrobe asks Dave where he would find some coffee; writer Jeff Bredenberg promotes his book "Five Little Fixes"; The Roots perform "Here I Come."
▶ Watch Episode3. Snoop Dogg, Charlie Hill, OK Go
minIn honor of the show's 13th anniversary, an intern accidentally walks onstage to ask Dave to sign his own greeting card; live from Tracy, California, Ron Patrick drives around in a silver 2000 Volkwagen Bug with a 1,450-horsepower jet engine; Dave tries to interpret Snoop Dogg's "dizzle"-speak; OK Go performed "Here It Goes Again."
▶ Watch Episode4. Julianne Moore, radio-show hosts Opie and Anthony
minTony visits The Hamptons, where he complains about traffic; recently embarassed CNN anchor Kyra Phillips presents the Top Ten; 5,000 tennis balls are dropped onstage; Opie & Anthony promote their radio show.
▶ Watch Episode10. Johnny Knoxville, Rachael Ray
minJohnny Dark measures Dave's inseam, much to his chagrin; while promoting "Ventriloquist Week" for the umpteenth time, Dave argues with his very own dummy; to mark the end of summer, four stagehands help explode beach balls on 53rd Street, then pour 300 gallons of sunblock off the roof.
▶ Watch Episode11. Dr. Phil McGraw, Willie Tyler and Lester, Sekou Bunch
minDay 1 of Ventriloquist Week with Willie Tyler & Lester, plus Dr. Phil and "Survivor" castoff Sekou Bunch!
▶ Watch Episode12. Patrick Dempsey, Jay Johnson and Darwin, Kasabian
minVentriloquist Week, Day 2: Jay Johnson jokes about evolution while his primate friend Darwin sings "Send in the Clowns" in his "native" tongue; a safe is thrown out an 8th floor window onto a 1996 Buick LeSabre; Kasabian performed "Empire."
▶ Watch Episode13. Marg Helgenberger, Ronn Lucas and Scorch, Diana Krall
minDay 3 of Ventriloquist Week with Ronn Lucas & Scorch, plus Marg Helgenberger and Diana Krall!
▶ Watch Episode14. Ted Turner, Jeff Dunham and Walter, Fergie
minDay 4 of Ventriloquist Week with Jeff Dunham & Walter. Plus, Ted Turner and Fergie!
▶ Watch Episode15. LeBron James, Todd Oliver and Irving, Ludacris
minVentriloquist Week, Day 5: Todd Oliver has a conversation with his talking dog, Irving; Dave and Lebron James shoot baskets on 53rd Street; Ludacris performed "Money Maker."
▶ Watch Episode16. Ray Liotta, Elvis Costello & Tony Bennett, Billy Garcia
minThroughout the night, several Late Show interns learn how to parallel-park; Dave looks into "A Day in the Life of Hugo Chavez"; Ray Liotta discusses meeting his biological family for the first time; Tony Bennett and Elvis Costello performed "Are You Havin' Any Fun Yet?"
▶ Watch Episode17. Billy Bob Thornton, Lily Capehart, Sean Lennon
minTen-year-old "lizard charmer" Lily Capehart puts her amphibian pets in doll costumes; Billy Bob Thornton promotes "The School for Scoundrels"; Sean Lennon performed "Wait For Me."
▶ Watch Episode18. Amanda Peet, Nigella Lawson, Bob Seger
minTonights guests include Amanda Peet, Nigella Lawson and Bob Seger.
▶ Watch Episode23. Alec Baldwin, Vladae the Dog Wizard, Jerry Lee Lewis & Neil Young
minNo description available.
▶ Watch Episode24. Frank Caliendo, Rachael Harris, Xzibit, Phil Pfister
minNo description available.
▶ Watch Episode26. Robin Williams, J.P. Calderon, Sam Moore with Wynonna
minHartford-based meterologist Scot Haney interrupts Dave with a teaser for his five-day forecast; Tony crudely illustrates how North Korea's recent nuclear test will affect the US; Robin Williams discusses rehab and promotes "Man of the Year"; Sam Moore and Wynonna Judd perform "I Can't Stand the Rain."
▶ Watch Episode31. Tom Arnold, Brian Regan, the latest "Survivor: Cook Islands" castaway
minTonights guests Tom Arnold, Brian Regan, Strongman Stan Drucker and "Survivor" castaways CaoBoi and Cristina Coria.
▶ Watch Episode32. Tina Fey, Mike Golic & Mike Greenberg, The Killers
minTourist "Todd Volk" plays "Find the Pumpkin" at Hello Deli; ESPN Radio's "Mikes in the Morning" discuss Terrell Owens; The Killers perform "When You Were Young."
▶ Watch Episode33. Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jay Thomas, John Legend
minTonights guests include Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jay Thomas and John Legend.
▶ Watch Episode34. Tim Robbins, Gene Rurka, Russell Thompkins Jr. and The New Stylistics
minNo description available.
▶ Watch Episode35. Bill O'Reilly, Jeff Altman, Tilly and the Wall
minDave shows off new photos of Harry; Dave Dorsett leaves his station to goof around with a sock puppet; Dave and Bill O'Reilly have another heated discussion about current events; Tilly and the Wall (making their network television debut) performed "Bad Education."
▶ Watch Episode36. Borat, Tiki Barber, Beck
minBorat, Beck and Tiki Barber, plus a Top Ten from Jerry Springer!
▶ Watch Episode37. Rachel Weisz, David Rakoff, Morningwood
minTonights guests include Rachel Weisz, David Rakoff and Morningwood.
▶ Watch Episode38. Gary Sinise, Joanne Carson, Jim Norton
minDave plugs the upcoming Ball State-Michigan football game and promises to give a nickel to everyone that attends the game; Dave reads a letter from a fan pertaining to staff hostility; Joanne Carson (Johnny's second wife) discusses her collection of Truman Capote memorabilia.
▶ Watch Episode39. Rosie O'Donnell, Lady Sovereign
minTonights guests include Rosie O'Donnell and Lady Sovereign.
▶ Watch Episode40. Martin Short, Kinky Friedman
minMartin Short performs a song-and-dance number about the internet's role in his sexless marriage; country singer/novelist/gubernatorial candidate Kinky Friedman lays down his agenda for the state of Texas.
▶ Watch Episode41. Will Ferrell, Jack Hanna
minBritney Spears drops by looking for Will Ferrell; at the end of his interview, Will ad-libs through a selection from "Phantom of the Opera"; Jack Hanna introduces Dave to Fluffy the python, the largest-known snake in captivity.
▶ Watch Episode42. Dustin Hoffman, Jamie Oliver, The Metropolitan Opera
minOutgoing Defense Secretary "Donald Rumsfeld" (Gerard) fields questions from the audience; Jamie Oliver makes sausage carbonara; the Metropolitan Opera performs a selection from the upcoming production of "Il Barbiere di Siviglia."
▶ Watch Episode43. Kiefer Sutherland, Jenna Fischer, Rocco DeLuca
minLive via satellite, Biff walks through a six-acre corn maze in Livermore, California. By the end of the show, Dave asks him if he's scared, prompting Biff to snap back, "It takes a lot more than this to scare me, man."
▶ Watch Episode44. Daniel Craig, documentary film subject Teri Horton, Elvis Costello, Rosanne Cash
minNo description available.
▶ Watch Episode45. Robin Williams, Rich Little, George Jones
minDay 1 of Impressionist Week with Rich Little! Also, Robin Williams and George Jones!
▶ Watch Episode46. Jack Black & Kyle Gass, Fred Travalena, Tenacious D
minImpressionist Week, Day 2: Frank Travalena closes his set by mimicing every president from Kennedy to Dubya. Also, Tenacious D (Jack Black and Kyle Gass) promote their new movie and perform "The Pick of Destiny" with the CBS Orchestra.
▶ Watch Episode50. Jerry Seinfeld, Dan Patrick
minTonights guests include Jerry Seinfeld and Dan Patrick. Plus, a public apology from Jerry's former co-star Michael Richards.
▶ Watch Episode51. Hugh Jackman, Chris Elliott, Jimmie Johnson
minTonight's "Rejected FDA Products" include Hebrew National Bacon, Frozen Mayonnaise Bars (which Dave tastes), and OJ Simpson's "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter, But If I Did Believe It Was Butter, Here's How I Did It." Later, Chris Elliott and Gerard Mulligan promote their new paranormal documentary program, "Ghost Squad."
▶ Watch Episode52. Matthew Broderick, Lupe Fiasco & Jill Scott
minTonights guests include Matthew Broderick and Lupe Fiasco and Jill Scott. Plus, Stupid Pet Tricks!
▶ Watch Episode53. Eugene Levy, John Mayer
minDave shows footage of the staff Thanksgiving dinner, which includes a drunk Biff telling off Dave and a turkey carver severing his hand; Dave correctly guesses that his mother made pumpkin pie but flubs on the next dessert (he said pecan, it was apple); John Mayer performs "I'm Gonna Find Another You."
▶ Watch Episode57. Richard Simmons, Kate Walsh, Ciara
minA giant goat knocks over the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree; Andy Kindler visits the US Marshals Training Academy in Georgia; in his first Late Show appearance in six years, Richard Simmons introduces a food steamer he invented (which blows up in his face); Ciara performs "Promise."
▶ Watch Episode58. Jennifer Connelly, Tom Dreesen, Shiny Toy Guns
minTonights guests include Jennifer Connelly, Tom Dreesen and Shiny Toy Guns.
▶ Watch Episode59. Danny DeVito, 16-year-old duct tape expert William Beacom, Silversun Pickups
minTeen duct tape expert William Beacom shows off his sticky creations; Silversun Pickups performed "Lazy Eye."
▶ Watch Episode61. Howard Stern, Gwen Stefani
minTonight at Hello Deli, Dave and Rupert dare a (alleged) SUNY student from Queens to eat a Taco Bell chalupa; Howard Stern walks onstage in a Father Christmas outfit, giving out free Sirius radios to the audience; Gwen Stefani performs "Wind It Up."
▶ Watch Episode62. Kid Scientists, Regis Philbin, Robert Randolph
minTonights guests include Regis Philbin and Robert Randolph, plus Lee Marek's Kid Scientists!
▶ Watch Episode63. Will Smith, Evanescence
minAn irate staffer gives Dave a holiday-themed "f*** you"; "Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton" (Gerard) fields questions from the audience; Will Smith promotes The Pursuit of Happyness and discusses attending the Tom Cruise-Katie Holmes wedding.
▶ Watch Episode64. Clint Eastwood, Matthew Fox
minTonight's guests include Clint Eastwood and Matthew Fox are the scheduled guests.
▶ Watch Episode65. Frank Caliendo as John Madden, Ben Stiller, Rodrigo & Gabriela
minTonight's guests include Ben Stiller, John Madden and Rodrigo y Gabriela.
▶ Watch Episode66. Beyonce, Marv Albert, The Dears
minTonight's guests include Beyonce Knowles, Marv Albert and The Dears.
▶ Watch Episode67. Renée Zellweger, holiday toy demonstration, Taking Back Sunday
minA Yule Log is set up in front of Dave's desk, and later Dave and Renee Zellweger pose Christmas-photo style next to the green screen; Dave acknowledges Dave Dorsett's 41 years at CBS by giving him a tie; Shannon Eis' new holiday toys includes Butterscotch, an expensive animatronic pony that allegedly responds to touch but doesn't cooperate onstage; Taking Back Sunday performed "Liar (It Takes One To Know One)."
▶ Watch Episode68. Tom Brokaw, Cold War Kids
minTom Brokaw and Cold War Kids are the scheduled guests.
▶ Watch Episode69. Cate Blanchett, Jay Thomas, Darlene Love
minCate Blanchett and Darlene Love are tonight's guests. Plus, Jay Thomas and the 9th Annual Christmas Tree Football Toss!
▶ Watch Episode75. Penelope Cruz, Gary Mule Deer, Ben E. King
minA woman from Chicago plays "Name That Smell" at Hello Deli; after vilifying Commonwealth Edison, Alan gets beaten up by one of their employees; Ben E. King performs "Stand By Me."
▶ Watch Episode76. Peter O'Toole, Marc Maron
minTonight's guests are Peter O'Toole and Marc Maron, plus a Top Ten from baseball legends Cal Ripken Jr. and Tony Gwynn!
▶ Watch Episode77. Julianne Moore, Madonna, The Hold Steady
minVideotape operator Tom Catusi apologizes for making a cheap shot at Mark McGwire; Madonna discusses her controversial adoption of a Malawian baby; Dave puts on a raincoat and promotes Gordon's Fish Sticks; The Hold Steady performs "Stuck Between Ready."
▶ Watch Episode78. Kristin Chenoweth, John Witherspoon, Josh Ritter
minA Late Show Fun Fact: the actual Godzilla was only seven feet tall and was killed by Japanese soldiers within minutes; John Witherspoon describes a recent incident involving smoking a marijuana cigarette; Josh Ritter performed "Girl in the War."
▶ Watch Episode79. Amy Sedaris, Jason Randal, America with Ryan Adams & Ben Kweller
minDave acknowledges the 7th anniversary of his quintuple-bypass with a clip from "Sanford & Son"; magician Jason Randal wows Dave with a few more of his trademark card tricks; '70s soft-rockers America (featuring Ryan Adams and Ben Kweller) performed 'Ride On.'
▶ Watch Episode80. Paul Newman, Sebastian Bourdais, Diana Ross
minPaul Newman, Sebastian Bourdais, and Diana Ross are the scheduled guests.
▶ Watch Episode81. Tina Fey, Terri and Bindi Irwin
minTina Fey discusses the Golden Globes and explains why she hates Los Angeles; escape artist "Donnie Glenn" balks at being sealed in a milk can filled with water; Terri & Bindi Irwin (the widow and daughter of Steve Irwin) promote Australia Week 2007.
▶ Watch Episode82. Harry Shearer, Vera Farmiga, Mat Kearney
minDave promotes the new, improved Late Show web site; "El Nino" (Gerard) drops by to take a bow; Vera Farmiga promotes "Breaking and Entering"; Mat Kearney performs "Nothing Left to Lose."
▶ Watch Episode83. Dan Rather, Tricia Helfer, Andy Kindler
minDave comments on this winter's damaged citrus crop by opening a carton of "Tropicana Just Rind"; Tricia Helfer of "Battlestar Galactica" fame promotes her upcoming Playboy pictorial; seven pounds of marzipan are thrown into the "Will It Float" tank (it sinks).
▶ Watch Episode84. Kevin Spacey, Alicia Keys, Nellie McKay & The Brooklyn Philharmonic
minNo description available.
▶ Watch Episode85. Ricky Gervais, Forest Whitaker, The Shins
minRicky Gervais, Forest Whittaker, and The Shins are the scheduled guests.
▶ Watch Episode94. Drew Barrymore, Rickie Lee Jones, Kevin Johnson with Clyde & Matilda
minNo description available.
▶ Watch Episode96. Martha Stewart, Otto Petersen with George, Norah Jones
minNo description available.
▶ Watch Episode101. John Travolta, Eric Nerhus, a performance from the Broadway musical "Spring Awakening"
minNo description available.
▶ Watch Episode102. Billy Bob Thornton, Rashida Jones, Barenaked Ladies
minNo description available.
▶ Watch Episode105. Evangeline Lilly, Jeff MacGregor, bubble blowing guy Tom Noddy
minNo description available.
▶ Watch Episode108. Charles Grodin, Dan Naturman
minDave reminisces about his teen years and shares an antedote about a ruined fur coat; Charles Grodin promotes his one-minute commentaries on CBS Radio and shows off some of his horse photography.
▶ Watch Episode109. Chris Rock, Sandra Oh, Amy Winehouse
minDave admits that he's never participated nor believes in Daylight Savings Time; Chris Rock promotes "I Think I Love My Wife"; Amy Winehouse performed "You Know I'm No Good."
▶ Watch Episode111. Richard Gere, Explorers Club chef Gene Rurka, Aqualung
minNo description available.
▶ Watch Episode113. Adam Sandler, Don Cheadle, Danica Patrick, Todd Barry, Lucinda Williams
minFill-in host Adam Sandler (with assistance from his dog, Matzoball II) welcomes Don Cheadle, Danica Patrick, and Todd Barry as his guests. Lucinda Williams performs "Are You Alright?"
▶ Watch Episode114. Jack Black, Lara Logan, beer launching refrigerator creator John Cornwell
minTonight's "Great Moments in Presidental Speeches" clip is doctored to include Sue Hum using a lint brush on JFK's right arm; Duke University post-grad John Cornwell demonstrates his new invention, the beer-launching refrigerator; Jack Black shares an antedote about meeting Jack Nicholson; CBS chief foriegn correspondent Lara Logan discusses reporting from war zones in Iraq and Afghanistan.
▶ Watch Episode115. Will Ferrell, Kings of Leon, Rachel Smith
minWill Ferrell, Kings of Leon, Rachel Smith
▶ Watch Episode122. Alec Baldwin, Debbie Parkhurst and her dog Toby, LCD Soundsystem
minNo description available.
▶ Watch Episode125. Kelly Ripa, Simon Pegg
minKelly Ripa, Simon Pegg, and Jim Short are the scheduled guests.
▶ Watch Episode128. Garry Shandling, Paul Teutul Sr. and Jr., Tokyo Police Club
minNo description available.
▶ Watch Episode130. Brian Williams, Steven Wright, a Top Ten list presented by Sanjaya Malakar
minTop Ten list presented by Sanjaya Malakar
▶ Watch Episode131. David Hyde Pierce, Ivanka Trump, Corinne Bailey Rae
minNo description available.
▶ Watch Episode133. Steve Martin, Dave Cota and A.J. the parakeet, Derek Jeter
minSteve Martin dominates the show, as he interrupts Dave twice, gets a lapdance from a male stripper, plugs his new book, and performs "The Crow" with banjoists Tony Trischka and Bela Fleck. Also, David Cota and his parakeet AJ perform a few tricks for Dave.
▶ Watch Episode134. Frank Caliendo as President George W. Bush, Andy Dick, Jarvis Cocker
minNo description available.
▶ Watch Episode135. Kirsten Dunst, Rob Magnotti, Dinosaur Jr.
minDay 1 of "Impressionist Week 2" with Rob Magnotti. Kirsten Dunst and Dinosaur Jr. are the scheduled guests.
▶ Watch Episode139. Ray Romano, Reggie Reg, Dennis Haysbert
minDay 5 of "Impressionist Week 2" with Reggie Reg. Ray Romano and Dennis Haysbert are the scheduled guests.
▶ Watch Episode143. Dr. Phil McGraw, Jack Hanna
minDr. Phil McGraw and Jack Hanna are the scheduled guests.
▶ Watch Episode146. Don Rickles, Michael Imperioli, Wilco, a Top Ten List presented by Masi Oka
minDon Rickles, Michael Imperioli, and Wilco are the scheduled guests. Plus, a special Top Ten from Masi Oka!
▶ Watch Episode147. Ricky Gervais, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Mavis Staples, a Top Ten List presented by Bob Barker
minRicky Gervais, Mary Lynn Rajskub, and Mavis Staples are the scheduled guests. Plus, a Top Ten by Bob Barker!
▶ Watch Episode148. Kid Scientists, Luke Wilson, Rufus Wainwright, a Top Ten List presented by Homer Simpson
minTop Ten List presented by Homer Simpson
▶ Watch Episode151. Charles Barkley, Seth Rogen, Michael Martin Murphey
minNo description available.
▶ Watch Episode155. Matt Damon, Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti, Bright Eyes
minNo description available.
▶ Watch Episode158. Amy Sedaris, Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell, Jordan Zevon
minNo description available.
▶ Watch Episode163. John Cusack, Pink Martini, Turkey Gobbling Champions
minNo description available.
▶ Watch Episode167. Claire Danes, Dan Patrick & Keith Olbermann, Ryan Adams & The Cardinals
minNo description available.
▶ Watch Episode173. Paul Teutul Sr. and Jr., Vera Farmiga, Joe Matarese
minNo description available.
▶ Watch Episode176. Adam Sandler, Mike Golic and Mike Greenberg, Mute Math
minNo description available.
▶ Watch Episode187. Matt Damon, Jeff Altman, Angelique Kidjo
minMatt Damon, Jeff Altman, and Angelique Kidjo are the scheduled guests.
▶ Watch Episode190. Jeff Goldblum, Hayden Panettiere, New Pornographers
minNo description available.
▶ Watch Episode191. Samuel L. Jackson, Christiane Amanpour, Tom Russell
minNo description available.
▶ Watch Episode198. Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, Willie Nelson & Kenny Chesney
minNo description available.
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