Late Show Shows - A Late Show With Letterman Episode Guide

May 2004


Monday, May 3, 2004
New York The greatest city in the world
Dave Controversial Cult Leader
PostMonologue More with Les
American Idol Loser John Stevens
1st Slot Stupid Pet Tricks
2nd Guest David Spade
Music Loretta Lynn and Jack White
Other George W. Bush: Economic Expert, Kentucky Derby Announcer
Audience Shot Let's Watch Late Show Costume Designer Sue Hum Lift Weights
I'm dizzy


Tuesday, May 4, 2004
New York The greatest city in the world
Dave A man who can save you 40% on next winter's home heating costs
PostMonologue Would You Like to Pretend to Be in an Earthquake?
2nd Bit Economics Nobel Prize Winner Robert Mundel Telling Yo Mama Jokes
Top Ten Reasons I Did Not Win on Survivor (presented by Shian Wang)
1st Guests Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen
2nd Guest Adam Brody
Other George W. Bush: Can You Say That?
Audience Shot Alan Kalter's People Who Can Kick My Ass
Who wants gum?


Wednesday, May 5, 2004
New York The greatest city in the world
Dave A man who's been celebrating Cinco de Mayo all week
PostMonologue CBS Mailbag (assisted by traditionally Mexican-dressed Stephanie)
1st Guest Kate Beckinsale (learns to drive)
2nd Guest Sue Johanson
Other Mariachi Band on the Marquee
The pants people


Thursday, May 6, 2004
New York The greatest city in the world
Dave Disgruntled employee
PostMonologue Diving Dogs
2nd Bit Mother's Day Cards
Top Ten Perks of Being the Oldest Woman in the World
1st Guest Tina Fey
2nd Guest Morgan Spurlock
Other CBS counter-programs Friends, Leslie Stahl Reaction Shot of the Night
More pants, Chester?


Friday, May 7, 2004
New York The greatest city in the world
Dave Curator of the American Museum of Office Supplies
PostMonologue Audience Show & Tell
Top Ten Pieces of Advice I Gave my Celebrity Child
1st Guest Kelsey Grammar
Music Orchestra Baobob with Trey Anastasio and Dave Matthews
Other George W. Bush Presidential Cough
Audience Shot The Cape (with Bettie Lou Roberts)
We got pants for you


Monday, May 10, 2004
New York The greatest city in the world
Dave The man who coined the phrase Whoa, Nelly
PostMonologue Biff Henderson's Fun With a Stopwatch
1st Guest Amber Brkich
2nd Guest Regis Philbin
Music Black-Eyed Peas
Other George W. Bush: Statesman, truncated motorcycle stunt
Yours, in pants


Tuesday, May 11, 2004
New York The greatest city in the world
Dave A man who likes coffee hot and his theater cold
PostMonologue Which CBS Personality is Eating the Corn Chips?
2nd Bit Is This Anything?
Top Ten Ways Dumb Guys Would Lower Gas Prices
1st Guest David Hyde Pierce
Music David Byrne
Other George W. Bush: Where are You Sharon?, Dunkin' Donuts Coffee Ad, Tony Awards Announcements
Audience Shot Why I'd Like to Work the Late Show Contest
Get new pants


Wednesday, May 12, 2004
New York The greatest city in the world
Dave A man known to the Navajo as Walks-Like-Duck
PostMonologue CBS Mailbag (assisted by Stephanie Nightingale)
1st Guest John McCain
2nd Guest Tom Dreesen
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Thursday, May 13, 2004
New York The greatest city in the world
Dave The only name you need when you want the best in vinyl floor covering
PostMonologue Stump the Band
Top Ten Perks of Being on the Olympic Team (presented by Olympic team members)
1st Slot Stupid Pet Tricks
2nd Guest Hugh Jackman
Other NBC Friends/Frasier Farewell Announcement, George W. Bush: Slick Finger Point
Audience Shot 4am Show Ideas
Look at these pants


Friday, May 14, 2004 - 4am Show
Opening Staff asleep, Horse entry
New York The greatest city in the world
Dave A man who's been awake about 10 minutes
PostMonologue Biff Spends a Night with NYPD
2nd Bit 4am Video Quiz
Top Ten Good Things About Working at 4am (with video)
1st Guest Amy Sedaris (tour of her neighborhood)
Music Modest Mouse
Other Bob Borden Oversleeps, Staff Breakfast, Hunting for rats with Robert Sullivan
Audience Shot The Cape (outside, with doorman)
Are you still up?


Monday, May 17, 2004
New York The greatest city in the world
Dave A man who married a wealthy pet shop heiress
2nd Bit Eric Scott (rocket pack demonstration)
American Idol Loser LaToya London
Top Ten Rocket Man Pickup Lines
1st Guest Antonio Banderas
Music Alanis Morrisette
Other Meet the Press with Colin Powell
Audience Shot Late Show Security Removes an Audience Member Just For the Fun of It
Cute pants


Tuesday, May 18, 2004
New York The greatest city in the world
Dave AARP Man of the Year
PostMonologue Emil Costello teaches Rupert to cook a $1000 frittata
2nd Bit Tony Randall Tribute
Top Ten Signs Your TV Show Won't be on the Fall Schedule
1st Guest Charlie Sheen
2nd Guest Jack Hanna
Other Oprah on Pioneer House, Kerry Cicada Ad, George W. Bush Joke That's Not Really a Joke
Audience Shot Alan Kalter's Why I Love to Work Here
Hey hey pants


Wednesday, May 19, 2004
New York The greatest city in the world
Dave Heir to the Guiden's Mustard Fortune
PostMonologue CBS Mailbag (assisted by Stephanie Armstrong)
2nd Bit Is This Anything?
Top Ten Cool Things About Pitching a Perfect Game (presented by Randy Johnson)
1st Guest Kiefer Sutherland
Music Incubus
Audience Shot Who's in the Green Room?
Let's buy pants


Thursday, May 20, 2004
New York The greatest city in the world
Dave Bankrupt wholesale textile supplier
PostMonologue Aerobatic Plane Stunts (Jamal Warner)
2nd Bit George W. Bush Slick Finger Point
Top Ten Questions on the John Kerry Running Mate Application
1st Guest Kate Hudson
Music Outkast - Roses
Pants for life


Friday, May 21, 2004
New York The greatest city in the world
Dave A man who rolled over 317 cell phone minutes last month
PostMonologue Audience Show & Tell
2nd Bit Will It Float? (lighter fluid)
Top Ten Thoughts That Go Through My Mind at the Daytime Emmys (presented by Dr. Phil)
1st Guest Ellen DeGeneres
Music The Strokes
Other Grinder Girl injured
Audience Shot The Cape (with Colin Quinn)
Hello


Monday, May 24, 2004
New York The greatest city in the world
Dave Liquor-fueled brawler
PostMonologue Who Said It?
Top Ten Things Never Before Said on The Sopranos (presented by cast)
1st Guest Nicole Kidman
Music Avril Lavigne
Other Day After Tomorrow Ad, What the Hell is George W. Bush Talking About?
Audience Shot On Air with Ryan Seacrest tickets
Hello pants


Tuesday, May 25, 2004
New York The greatest city in the world
Dave Master carpet cleaner
PostMonologue Breaking 500 boards in a minute
Top Ten Signs Your Team is not Going to win the NBA Finals (presented by NBA legends)
1st Guest Dennis Quaid
Music Velvet Revolver
Audience Shot Dwight, the Troubled Teen
Aren't pants nice?


Wednesday, May 26, 2004
New York The greatest city in the world
Dave Junior industrialist
PostMonologue CBS Mailbag (assisted by racer Stephanie)
2nd Bit George W. Bush: Know Your Iraqi Prisons
Top Ten Questions I Asked Myself Before Casting My American Idol Vote
1st Guest Mandy Moore
2nd Guest Nate Erwin (cicada expert)
Audience Shot I Have a Gay Idea for the Late Show
Counting Crows


Thursday, May 27, 2004
New York The greatest city in the world
Dave The inventor of the liquid lunch
PostMonologue Iraqi Timeline
2nd Bit Is This Anything?, George W. Bush Explains No Child Left Behind, Check in With Telemundo, A Moment with George W. Bush
Top Ten Things You Don't Want to Here at a Gas Station (with video)
1st Guest Darrell Hammond
Music blink-182
Other Fleet Week
Audience Shot Total Eclipse of the Heart
Pick up your pants


Friday, May 28, 2004
New York The greatest city in the world
Dave A man who wants to be your next county highway commisioner
PostMonologue Stump the Band
2nd Bit Will It Float? (porterhouse steak)
1st Guest Andy Dick
2nd Guest Bob Woodward
Audience Shot The Cape (with Vinny Fuvali)
Ha ha pants


May 31, 2004
Monday April 13, 2004
Rerun