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Season 15
Episode 13

Stupid Human Tricks, Whoopi Goldberg, Melissa Etheridge

September 27, 2007

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Whoopi Goldberg and Melissa Etheridge are the scheduled guests. Plus, Stupid Human Tricks!

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Late Show with David Letterman: Season 15 - 63 Episode s

15x1 - Former President Bill Clinton, Patti Scialfa
September 4, 2007
Former President Bill Clinton plugs his new book and explains why he can't be his wife's running mate; Patti Scialfa performed "A Town Called Heartbreak."
15x2 - Danny DeVito, Larry David, Avril Lavigne
September 5, 2007
Dave apologizes to Sue Hum for a pre-show accident; the show is interrupted by a performance of "Mark Twain Tonight!" starring Johnny Dark; Danny Devito plugs his new restaurant; Larry David (in his very first Late Show appearance) comments on Dave's hair; Avril Lavigne performs "When You're Gone."
15x3 - Jessica Alba, George Saunders, The Manchester Orchestra
September 6, 2007
In the midst of a citywide taxi strike, a cab is seen carrying people on the its roof and front hood; Biff makes a feeble attempt at seeing Jessica Alba in person; George Saunders plugs his new book; Manchester Orchestra (in their network television debut) performs "Wolves at Night."
15x4 - Rachael Ray, Frank Rich, Arctic Monkeys
September 7, 2007
Throughout the show, saxophonist Aaron Bing attempts to break the world record for the longest sustained note (and ultimately fails). Also, Arctic Monkeys perform "Fluorescent Adolescent."
15x5 - Jodie Foster, Glen Hansard & Markéta Irglová
September 10, 2007
Jodie Foster, Glen Hansard, and Marketa Irglova are the scheduled guests.
15x6 - Dr. Phil McGraw, Andy Kindler, Suzanne Vega
September 11, 2007
Prior to the show, Jude Brennan confronts Dr. Phil about Dave's "psychotic tendencies"; Deborah Lynn loses yet again on "Psychic Sandwich"; during his interview with Dave, Dr. Phil discusses at length the reasoning behind celebrity bad behavior; Suzanne Vega performed "Anniversary."
15x7 - Viggo Mortensen, Kat Von D, Daughtry, a Top Ten List presented by 10 NASCAR stars
September 12, 2007
Viggo Mortensen, Kat Von D, and Daughtry are the scheduled guests. Plus, a special NASCAR Top Ten!
15x8 - Martha Stewart, Fred Willard, a Top Ten List presented by Billy Bob Thornton
September 13, 2007
Martha Stewart and Fred Willard are the scheduled guests. Plus, a special Top Ten from Billy Bob Thornton!
15x9 - Regis Philbin, Chamillionaire
September 14, 2007
Dave does an impression of Tony's reaction to an inaccurate monologue joke; Regis critiques' Dave's recent appearance on Oprah and plugs the 20th anniversary of his talk show; Chamillionaire (with a sizable string section) performed "Hip Hop Police."
15x10 - Jamie Foxx, Jimmy Smits, Will.I.Am
September 24, 2007
Jamie Foxx, Jimmy Smits, and Will.I.Am are the scheduled guests.
15x11 - Kate Walsh, Kevin Smith, Rascal Flatts
September 25, 2007
Kate Walsh, Kevin Smith, and Rascal Flatts are the scheduled guests.
15x12 - Jennifer Garner, Ken Burns, Chaka Khan
September 26, 2007
Chris Elliott and Gerard Mulligan drop by to promote their new project, "Bionic Guy"; 7-11 head honcho Jim Keyes comes up with another wacky promotion; Chaka Khan sings "Love Me Still."
15x13 - Stupid Human Tricks, Whoopi Goldberg, Melissa Etheridge
September 27, 2007
Whoopi Goldberg and Melissa Etheridge are the scheduled guests. Plus, Stupid Human Tricks!
15x14 - Paris Hilton, Emile Hirsch
September 28, 2007
Henry Rife leaps over six taxicabs on an ATV; Paris Hilton dodges a string of questions regarding her stint in prison; Emile Hirsch plugs Into The Wild.
15x15 - Sean Penn, Barry Sonnenfeld, Ben Harper
October 1, 2007
Sean Penn, Barry Sonnenfeld, and Ben Harper are the scheduled guests.
15x16 - Jude Law, Sarah Silverman, John Fogerty
October 2, 2007
The show is interrupted by a businessman on a cell phone in the backdrop; Johnny Dark makes another appearance as Mark Twain; Alan gets beat up by an annoyed Mets fan; John Fogerty performed "Long Dark Night."
15x17 - Alec Baldwin, Faith Hill
October 3, 2007
Throughout the night, Late Show interns attempt to parallel-park on 53rd Street; Dave reads "Top Ten Signs Your Team Isn't Going To Win the World Series" out of order; Alec Baldwin plugs "30 Rock" and gives parallel parking a shot; Faith Hill performed "Stronger."
15x18 - Nicolette Sheridan, Tony Snow, Rihanna
October 4, 2007
Nicolette Sheridan, Tony Snow, and Rihanna are the scheduled guests.
15x19 - Bob Newhart, Angela Kinsey, Iron and Wine
October 5, 2007
Several audience members voluntarily present the Top Ten; Bob Newhart shares an amusing story about Frank Sinatra; Angela Kinsey talks about life in Texas; Iron & Wine performed "The Devil Never Sleeps."
15x20 - George Clooney, Kid Rock
October 8, 2007
George Clooney and Kid Rock are the scheduled guests.
15x21 - Jennifer Lopez, Alan Greenspan
October 9, 2007
Several elderly Alan Greenspan "groupies" stand outside the theater as the former Chairman of the Federal Reserve plugs his new book. Also, Jennifer Lopez discusses pregnancy rumors and sings "Do It Well."
15x22 - Stephen Colbert, Eva Mendes, Queens of the Stone Age
October 10, 2007
A canned ham is almost given to an audience member; the "f*** you" guy brags about a winning lottery ticket; Stephen Colbert discusses "roughing it" and plugs his new book; Queens of the Stone Age perform "3's and 7's."
15x23 - Anne Heche, Sue Johanson, Mariza
October 11, 2007
Anne Heche, Sue Johanson, and Mariza are the scheduled guests.
15x24 - Halle Berry, Bill Hader, Spring Snake Symphony
October 12, 2007
A pregnant Halle Berry plugs Things We Lost In The Fire and shows a 3-D ultrasound image that resembles Dave. Also, Eric Buss and his "Spring Snake Symphony" (375 snakes-in-a-can) perform Strauss' "The Blue Danube."
15x25 - Jake Gyllenhaal, Connie Britton, 50 Cent
October 15, 2007
Marc Odgers returns to the Late Show to leap over five interns; a security guard (Mike McIntee) tasers a runaway audience member; Connie Britton plugs "Friday Night Lights"; 50 Cent performed "A-Yo Technology."
15x26 - Richard Simmons, Casey Affleck, Sondre Lerche
October 16, 2007
Richard Simmons and Casey Affleck are the scheduled guests.
15x27 - Rebecca Romijn, Jimmie Walker, LeAnn Rimes
October 17, 2007
Dave (amongst others) discusses a fire in the theater basement that occured earlier that day; staff writer Bill Scheft comments on the possible writers' strike; Jimmie "JJ" Walker explains the differences between the BET and TV Land Awards; LeAnn Rimes performed "Nothin' Better To Do."
15x28 - Steve Carell, Chris Russo, Chris Elliott, Band of Horses
October 18, 2007
Tonights guests include Steve Carell, Chris Russo and Band of Horses perform “Is There A Ghost.”
15x29 - Amanda Peet, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Caldwell
October 19, 2007
Mac n' cheese is the latest food item that Sue Hum offers Dave (and promptly rejects); the lovely Amanda Peet plugs Martian Child, but a clip of Santa Claus Conquers the Martians airs instead; Patrick Warburton discusses living in Oregon; comedian Jeff Caldwell riffs on HMOs and birth control.
15x30 - Jerry Seinfeld, Joe Torre
October 29, 2007
Two marathon runners interrupt the monologue (one week early, it shall be noted); to honor the possible WGA strike, Bill Scheft chooses not to reveal the punchline to a Dick Cheney joke; Jerry Seinfeld plugs Bee Movie and gets caught in the crosshairs on "Alan Kalter's Celebrity Interview"; Joe Torre dodges questions about his next managerial gig.
15x31 - Jennifer Connelly, Slash, Nicole Atkins
October 30, 2007
An excerpt is revealed from President Gerald Ford's posthumous memoirs; Alan Kalter hosts "This Is Your Lunch," looking back at Dave's last meal (lasagna); guitarist Slash plugs his autobiography; in her network TV debut, Nicole Atkins performed "The Way It Is."
15x32 - David Spade, Penn & Teller, Jonathan Papelbon
October 31, 2007
The 26th annual "New Halloween Costumes" segment includes a Hillary Clinton pantsuit, an overstuffed glove compartment, and Spongebob's less-than-beloved cousin "BrillopadTed SquarePants". Also, in the event of a strike, Dave reads off two weeks' worth of potential punchlines, while Penn & Teller turn quarters in a waterbowl into goldfish.
15x33 - Dr. Phil McGraw, Ryan Adams
November 1, 2007
With a writers' strike now looking very likely, "Mrs. Letterman" (Jude Brennan) nags Dave into doing some housework; Stupid Pet Tricks include a pit bull terrier that plays the drums and a cockatoo that likes the Backstreet Boys; Bill Scheft interrupts "Alan Kalter's Foreign Affairs Minute" to remind the audience that the WGA needs the public's support; Ryan Adams & The Cardinals performed "Everybody Knows."
15x34 - Bill Murray, Jay-Z
November 2, 2007
Etch-a-sketch artist George Vlosich becomes the latest person to do a portrait of Biff Henderson; Bill Murray discusses his ongoing legal troubles in Sweden and plays On-Star operator on Dave's desk phone; comeback kid Jay-Z performs "Roc Boys."
15x35 - Robin Williams, Lupe Fiasco
January 2, 2008
Dave returns from an eight-week hiatus with a full beard and his writing staff intact; an audience Q&A bit is interrupted by Bill Scheft; ten striking writers present the Top Ten; Robin Williams discusses his recent USO trip to Iraq; after a 16-year layover, "Hal Gurnee's Network Time Killer" returns to the Late Show; associate producer Nancy Agostini appears on "Know Your Staff"; Lupe Fiasco performs "Superstar."
15x36 - Bill Maher, Ellen Page, the cast of Broadway's "Young Frankenstein"
January 3, 2008
Dave's beard gets a key to the city, courtesy of Mayor Bloomberg; a wayward WGA picketer wanders around in the backdrop; Hal Gurnee's latest Network Time Killer is a "balloon drummer"; Ellen Page plugs Juno; Roger Bart, Sutton Foster, and Chris Fitzgerald perform a song from the musical "Young Frankenstein."
15x37 - Donald Trump, Shooter Jennings
January 4, 2008
Dave admits that he's getting tired of the beard, then confesses to feeling sick over his new "feud" with Rosie O'Donnell; Dave and Donald Trump talk football; talent coordinator Sarah Billington appears on "Know Your Staff"; Shooter Jennings performs "This Ol' Wheel."
15x38 - Tom Hanks, Gov. Mike Huckabee
January 7, 2008
Tom Hanks and Mike Huckabee are the scheduled guests.
15x39 - Lucy Liu, Alex Roy, MGMT
January 8, 2008
Lucy Liu and MGMT are the scheduled guests. Plus, Bill Medley (of Righteous Brothers fame) sits in with the band!
15x40 - Morgan Freeman, Tom Brokaw, Chuck Prophet
January 9, 2008
Morgan Freeman and Chuck Prophet are the scheduled guests.
15x41 - Howard Stern, Ayo
January 10, 2008
Howard Stern and Ayo are the scheduled guests.
15x42 - Tracy Morgan, Kat Von D, Dropkick Murphys
January 11, 2008
Tracy Morgan, Kat Von D, and Dropkick Murphys are the scheduled guests.
15x43 - Katie Holmes, Frank Caliendo, Maroon 5
January 14, 2008
Katie Holmes, Frank Caliendo, and Maroon 5 are the scheduled guests.
15x44 - Denzel Washington, Don Rickles
January 15, 2008
An audience member claims to know Dave's ex-wife, who apparently now lives in Florida; the show is again interrupted by radio transmissions from Lt. Len Easton of the California Highway Patrol; Mike McIntee and Harold Larkin play "Can Two Guys and Their Dead Friend In An Office Chair Hail a Cab?"; Don Rickles plugs his DVD Mr. Warmth and throws a few zingers at Dave and fellow guest Denzel Washington.
15x45 - Michael Douglas, Katherine Heigl, Wyclef Jean
January 16, 2008
Throughout the night, Tony and Dave play the Spanish-language version of "Wheel of Fortune"; Michael Douglas talks skiing and plugs King of California; an old AC/DC song is butchered on "Gary-oke with Gary Mintz"; Wyclef Jean performed "Sweetest Girl."
15x46 - Sylvester Stallone, the Teutul family, the Mars Volta
January 17, 2008
Sylvester Stallone, the Teutul Family, and The Mars Volta are the scheduled guests.
15x47 - Diane Keaton, Jim Gaffigan
January 18, 2008
Dave begs Gaines to stop feeding in phone calls from the California Highway Patrol, which interrupts the show three times. Also, in her first Letterman appearance in two decades, Diane Keaton kisses Dave and admits to being astounded by her costars in the movie Mad Money.
15x48 - Sarah Michelle Gellar, Dan Patrick, Ringo Starr
January 21, 2008
The Bruce Willis Secret Word of the Night is "Muffin"; during an audience Q&A segment, one man flips out over Chris Dodd's decision to drop out of the presidential race; Sarah Michelle Gellar shows photos from a recent vacation; Dan Patrick plugs his new column in Sports Illustrated; Ringo Starr (featuring Dave Stewart) performs "Liverpool 8."
15x49 - Sen. John Edwards, Diablo Cody, Josh Ritter, David "Fathead" Newman
January 22, 2008
Senator John Edwards, Diablo Cody, and Josh Ritter are the scheduled guests.
15x50 - Charles Grodin, New York Giant Lawrence Tynes, The Redwalls
January 23, 2008
Charles Grodin, Lawrence Tynes, and The Redwalls are the scheduled guests.
15x51 - Julia Louis-Dreyfus, T.J. Miller, Super Furry Animals
January 24, 2008
Lt. Len Easton is caught annoying Dave and interrupting "Larry King Live"; Dave is repeatedly distracted by a photo of Mitt Romney; Andy Kindler visits a life coach; Sen. Barack Obama presents the Top Ten (via satellite); Dave gives an audience member a pizza; Super Furry Animals performed "Neo-Consumerism."
15x52 - Nathan Lane, Jake Johannsen
January 25, 2008
Nathan Lane and Jake Johannsen are the scheduled guests.
15x53 - Jessica Alba, Julie Chen, The Whigs
January 28, 2008
Jessica Alba, Julie Chen, and The Whigs are the scheduled guests.
15x54 - Bill Cosby, Lake Bell, The Matt Savage Trio
January 29, 2008
Lt. Len Easton calls up C-SPAN's "Washington Journal"; Bill Cosby shares an antedote about his recently deceased mother; teen jazz prodigy Matt Savage and his trio perform "El Fuego."
15x55 - Dr. Phil McGraw, Lena Headey, Gary Allan
January 30, 2008
An audience member gives Dave a gold hat, which Paul wears; Lt. Len Easton pops up on "Sex Talk with Sue Johanson"; a clothing-optional airline is the subject of several gags, including the Top Ten; two more audience members react poorly to the latest election news; Dr. Phil discusses viral encephalitis and his botched "chat" with Britney Spears; Gary Allan performs "Watching Airplanes."
15x56 - Stupid Human Tricks, Eva Longoria Parker, Colbie Caillat
January 31, 2008
Eva Longoria and Colbie Caillat are the scheduled guests. Plus, Stupid Human Tricks!
15x57 - Paris Hilton, Artie Lange, Vampire Weekend
February 1, 2008
Paris Hilton, Artie Lange, and Vampire Weekend are the scheduled guests.
15x58 - Sen. Hillary Clinton, Sheryl Crow
February 4, 2008
Dave discusses at length the New York Giants' upset Super Bowl victory; Senator Hillary Clinton jokes that her choice of running mate has come down to Dave or Regis; Sheryl Crow performed "Love is Free."
15x59 - Matthew McConaughey, Gary Mule Deer, Sheryl Crow
February 5, 2008
Matthew McConaughey, Gary Mule Deer, and Sheryl Crow are the scheduled guests.
15x60 - Eli Manning, Vince Vaughn, A Fine Frenzy
February 6, 2008
Eli Manning and A Fine Frenzy are the scheduled guests.
15x61 - Kate Hudson, Jack Hanna
February 7, 2008
Lt. Len Easton interrupts "Know Your Current Events"; Kate Hudson plugs Fool's Gold and talks football; Jack Hanna introduces Dave to an African Warthog (which Dave likes) and a cobra (which freaks him out).
15x62 - Colin Farrell, Blake Lively, Lenny Kravitz
February 8, 2008
"Late Show Fun Facts" is interrupted by a ticket scalper (Mike McIntee); Colin Farrell plugs In Bruges and gives Dave a fedora; Lenny Kravitz performed "Bring It On."
15x63 - Kate Walsh, Jason Sudeikis, OK Go and Bonerama
February 11, 2008
While fielding a question about Oprah tickets, Dave accidentally breaks one of his pencils in half; a certain panicky audience member is confronted by Dr. Phil in the theater hallway; Kate Walsh shows off her new puppy; Jason Sudeikis discusses his famous uncle; OK Go (featuring Bonerama) performed "A Million Ways."

15x1 - Former President Bill Clinton, Patti Scialfa

15x2 - Danny DeVito, Larry David, Avril Lavigne

15x3 - Jessica Alba, George Saunders, The Manchester Orchestra

15x4 - Rachael Ray, Frank Rich, Arctic Monkeys

15x5 - Jodie Foster, Glen Hansard & Markéta Irglová

15x6 - Dr. Phil McGraw, Andy Kindler, Suzanne Vega

15x7 - Viggo Mortensen, Kat Von D, Daughtry, a Top Ten List presented by 10 NASCAR stars

15x8 - Martha Stewart, Fred Willard, a Top Ten List presented by Billy Bob Thornton

15x9 - Regis Philbin, Chamillionaire

15x10 - Jamie Foxx, Jimmy Smits, Will.I.Am

15x11 - Kate Walsh, Kevin Smith, Rascal Flatts

15x12 - Jennifer Garner, Ken Burns, Chaka Khan

15x13 - Stupid Human Tricks, Whoopi Goldberg, Melissa Etheridge

15x14 - Paris Hilton, Emile Hirsch

15x15 - Sean Penn, Barry Sonnenfeld, Ben Harper

15x16 - Jude Law, Sarah Silverman, John Fogerty

15x17 - Alec Baldwin, Faith Hill

15x18 - Nicolette Sheridan, Tony Snow, Rihanna

15x19 - Bob Newhart, Angela Kinsey, Iron and Wine

15x20 - George Clooney, Kid Rock

15x21 - Jennifer Lopez, Alan Greenspan

15x22 - Stephen Colbert, Eva Mendes, Queens of the Stone Age

15x23 - Anne Heche, Sue Johanson, Mariza

15x24 - Halle Berry, Bill Hader, Spring Snake Symphony

15x25 - Jake Gyllenhaal, Connie Britton, 50 Cent

15x26 - Richard Simmons, Casey Affleck, Sondre Lerche

15x27 - Rebecca Romijn, Jimmie Walker, LeAnn Rimes

15x28 - Steve Carell, Chris Russo, Chris Elliott, Band of Horses

15x29 - Amanda Peet, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Caldwell

15x30 - Jerry Seinfeld, Joe Torre

15x31 - Jennifer Connelly, Slash, Nicole Atkins

15x32 - David Spade, Penn & Teller, Jonathan Papelbon

15x33 - Dr. Phil McGraw, Ryan Adams

15x34 - Bill Murray, Jay-Z

15x35 - Robin Williams, Lupe Fiasco

15x36 - Bill Maher, Ellen Page, the cast of Broadway's "Young Frankenstein"

15x37 - Donald Trump, Shooter Jennings

15x38 - Tom Hanks, Gov. Mike Huckabee

15x39 - Lucy Liu, Alex Roy, MGMT

15x40 - Morgan Freeman, Tom Brokaw, Chuck Prophet

15x41 - Howard Stern, Ayo

15x42 - Tracy Morgan, Kat Von D, Dropkick Murphys

15x43 - Katie Holmes, Frank Caliendo, Maroon 5

15x44 - Denzel Washington, Don Rickles

15x45 - Michael Douglas, Katherine Heigl, Wyclef Jean

15x46 - Sylvester Stallone, the Teutul family, the Mars Volta

15x47 - Diane Keaton, Jim Gaffigan

15x48 - Sarah Michelle Gellar, Dan Patrick, Ringo Starr

15x49 - Sen. John Edwards, Diablo Cody, Josh Ritter, David "Fathead" Newman

15x50 - Charles Grodin, New York Giant Lawrence Tynes, The Redwalls

15x51 - Julia Louis-Dreyfus, T.J. Miller, Super Furry Animals

15x52 - Nathan Lane, Jake Johannsen

15x53 - Jessica Alba, Julie Chen, The Whigs

15x54 - Bill Cosby, Lake Bell, The Matt Savage Trio

15x55 - Dr. Phil McGraw, Lena Headey, Gary Allan

15x56 - Stupid Human Tricks, Eva Longoria Parker, Colbie Caillat

15x57 - Paris Hilton, Artie Lange, Vampire Weekend

15x58 - Sen. Hillary Clinton, Sheryl Crow

15x59 - Matthew McConaughey, Gary Mule Deer, Sheryl Crow

15x60 - Eli Manning, Vince Vaughn, A Fine Frenzy

15x61 - Kate Hudson, Jack Hanna

15x62 - Colin Farrell, Blake Lively, Lenny Kravitz

15x63 - Kate Walsh, Jason Sudeikis, OK Go and Bonerama

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