Late Show with David Letterman

Late Show with David Letterman (1993 – 2015)

1993 • 22 seasons • Talk, Comedy • TV-PG

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Episode 187 — Tom Cruise, Dax Shepard

Season 11 • Late Show with David Letterman

Released: 2004-08-04 • Talk/Comedy

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Michael Bearden and Anton continue to fill in for Paul, prompting Dave to ask Anton how Paul would respond to some of his comments tonight; during Mailbag, Pat Farmer determines the length of a "New York Minute" but ends up getting robbed and beaten instead; "Tom Ridge" (Gerard) discusses homeland security, then breaks into song; Tom Cruise promotes Collateral.

Episodes

Episode 1
Al Franken, Grant Paulsen
2003-09-01

Episode 2
Craig Kilborn, Dave Salmoni, Kings of Leon
2003-09-02

Episode 3
Gen. Tommy Franks, Rodney Crowell
2003-09-03

Episode 4
Nicolas Cage, Alton Brown
2003-09-04

Episode 5
Whoopi Goldberg, Vic Henley, Ima Robot
2003-09-05

Episode 6
Andy Roddick, Jack Black, Warren Zevon*
2003-09-08

Episode 7
Salma Hayek, Chris Elliott
2003-09-09

Episode 8
Sharon Stone, The Raveonettes
2003-09-10

Episode 9
Regis Philbin, Seal
2003-09-11

Episode 10
Cuba Gooding Jr., Simon & Garfunkel
2003-09-12

Episode 11
Dr. Phil, David Bowie
2003-09-22

Episode 12
Ben Stiller, Elvis Costello
2003-09-23

Episode 13
The Rock, Lynne Cheney
2003-09-24

Episode 14
Colin Powell, Jennifer Garner
2003-09-25

Episode 15
Joe Pantaliano, Kevin Nealon, Outkast
2003-09-26

Episode 16
Denzel Washington, New York Philharmonic
2003-09-29

Episode 17
Tom Cavanagh, Ray Wald, Dido
2003-09-30

Episode 18
Tim Robbins, Sting
2003-10-01

Episode 19
Stupid Human Tricks, Lisa Kudrow, R.E.M.
2003-10-02

Episode 20
Robin Williams, Summerwind Skippers
2003-10-03

Episode 21
Jessica Simpson, Rufus Wainwright
2003-10-06

Episode 22
Uma Thurman, Ricky Gervais, Renee Fleming
2003-10-07

Episode 23
Amy Sedaris, Tom Dreesen, Anthony Hamilton
2003-10-08

Episode 24
George Clooney, Merle Haggard
2003-10-09

Episode 25
Charlie Sheen, John Mayer
2003-10-10

Episode 26
Halle Berry, Lance Armstrong
2003-10-13

Episode 27
John Cusack, Scott Dixon, Hot Hot Heat
2003-10-14

Episode 28
Katie Holmes, Brian Greene, Jonny Lang
2003-10-15

Episode 29
Dustin Hoffman, Jamie Oliver
2003-10-16

Episode 30
Darrell Hammond, Radiohead
2003-10-17

Episode 31
Kiefer Sutherland, Emmylou Harris
2003-10-27

Episode 32
Courteney Cox, Doris Roberts
2003-10-28

Episode 33
Keanu Reeves, Sue Johanson
2003-10-29

Episode 34
Eric McCormack, Dante Hall
2003-10-30

Episode 35
Pamela Anderson, Amanda Lollar, Bubba Sparxx
2003-10-31

Episode 36
Ashley Judd, Richard Belzer, Sarah McLachlan
2003-11-03

Episode 37
Regis Philbin, Amy Brenneman
2003-11-04

Episode 38
Will Ferrell, Jack McKeon, Lyle Lovett
2003-11-05

Episode 39
Howard Stern, Iggy Pop with Sum 41
2003-11-06

Episode 40
Lauren Graham, Paul Tracey, Wyclef Jean
2003-11-07

Episode 41
Norm MacDonald, Jack Hannah
2003-11-10

Episode 42
Madonna, Chris Elliot
2003-11-11

Episode 43
Tom Brokaw, Dolly Parton
2003-11-12

Episode 44
Russell Crowe, Pink
2003-11-13

Episode 45
Jessica Lynch, Shelby Lynne
2003-11-14

Episode 46
Stupid Pet Tricks, Cate Blanchett
2003-11-17

Episode 47
Dakota Fanning, Rocco DiSpirito, Cast of Wicked
2003-11-18

Episode 48
Alec Baldwin, Freddy Adu, Cyndi Lauper
2003-11-19

Episode 49
Wesley Clark
2003-11-20

Episode 50
Robert Downey Jr., Joss Stone
2003-11-21

Episode 51
Paul Newman, Clay Aiken
2003-11-24

Episode 52
Tom Ridge, Puddle of Mudd
2003-11-25

Episode 53
Mike Myers, Jay-Z
2003-11-26

Episode 54
Tom Arnold, Moby
2003-11-27

Episode 55
Jessica Alba, Wendy Liebman, The Rapture
2003-11-28

Episode 56
Matt Damon, Jack Johnson and G. Love
2003-12-08

Episode 57
Danny DeVito, Tim Russert
2003-12-09

Episode 58
Amanda Peet, Barry Sonnenfeld
2003-12-10

Episode 59
Kirsten Dunst, Rod Stewart
2003-12-11

Episode 60
Julia Roberts, Alkaline Trio
2003-12-12

Episode 61
Liv Tyler, John Witherspoon, Alicia Keys
2003-12-15

Episode 62
Barbara Walters, Sandra Diaz-Twine
2003-12-16

Episode 63
Neve Campbell, Wellwater Conspiracy
2003-12-17

Episode 64
Bonnie Hunt, Dave Matthews
2003-12-18

Episode 65
Charlize Theron, Dave Matthews
2003-12-19

Episode 66
Steve Martin, Shannon Eis
2003-12-22

Episode 67
Renee Zellweger, Darlene Love
2003-12-23

Episode 68
Jennifer Aniston, Ryan Adams
2004-01-05

Episode 69
Jennifer Connelly, Christopher Paolini
2004-01-06

Episode 70
Eddie Griffin, Marv Albert
2004-01-07

Episode 71
Nathan Lane, Ruben Studdard
2004-01-08

Episode 72
Billy Bob Thornton
2004-01-09

Episode 73
Patricia Heaton, Kate Bosworth
2004-01-12

Episode 74
Jeff Daniels, Isaiah Thomas, The Shins
2004-01-13

Episode 75
Bette Midler, Howie Day
2004-01-14

Episode 76
Dave Chapelle, Carmen Electra
2004-01-15

Episode 77
Christina Aquilera, Gary Muledeer
2004-01-16

Episode 78
Jessica Simpson & Nick Lachey, Al Green
2004-01-19

Episode 79
Ashton Kutcher, Paula Abdul
2004-01-20

Episode 80
Kristin Davis, Joe Simpson
2004-01-21

Episode 81
Matthew Broderick, Jim Garvin
2004-01-22

Episode 82
Al Franken, Jake Johannsen, Phantom Planet
2004-01-23

Episode 83
Regis Philbin, The Thrills
2004-02-02

Episode 84
Harry Connick Jr., Sean Astin
2004-02-03

Episode 85
Bill Belichick, Cindy Crawford
2004-02-04

Episode 86
Hilary Swank, Todd Barry, Nellie McKay
2004-02-06

Episode 87
Dr. Phil, Tara Dakides, Clip of The Beatles
2004-02-09

Episode 88
Drew Barrymore, Jack Hanna
2004-02-10

Episode 89
Adam Sandler, Eve
2004-02-11

Episode 90
Bill Murray, Jermaine O'Neal
2004-02-12

Episode 91
Alec Baldwin, Sofia Coppola, Kylie Minogue
2004-02-13

Episode 92
Stupid Human Tricks, Ray Romano, Kayne West
2004-02-16

Episode 93
Kelly Ripa, Lindsay Lohan
2004-02-17

Episode 94
Ashley Judd, Ben Harper
2004-02-18

Episode 95
Gordon Geisbrecht, Sarah Jessica Parker, Nelly Furtado
2004-02-19

Episode 96
Amber Tamblyn, Brian Regan, Leona Naess
2004-02-20

Episode 97
Jeff Goldblum, Norah Jones
2004-02-23

Episode 98
Edie Falco, Steven Bailey, Edie Brickell
2004-02-24

Episode 99
Diane Sawyer, Benjamin McKenzie
2004-02-25

Episode 100
Stupid Pet Tricks, Tim Robbins, Evanescence
2004-02-26

Episode 101
Bill Cosby, Toby Lightman
2004-02-27

Episode 102
Anne Heche, Cee-Lo
2004-03-01

Episode 103
Turkey Callers, Julia Stiles, Jessica Simpson
2004-03-02

Episode 104
Ben Stiller, Robert Rudolph and The Family Band
2004-03-03

Episode 105
Viggo Mortensen, Sting, Bill Murray
2004-03-04

Episode 106
Charles Grodin, Chloe Pang
2004-03-05

Episode 107
Jim Carrey, Steve Winwood
2004-03-15

Episode 108
Kate Winslet, Bruce McCall, The Vines
2004-03-16

Episode 109
Courtney Love
2004-03-17

Episode 110
Tom Hanks, N.E.R.D.
2004-03-22

Episode 111
Jamie Foxx, Al Franken
2004-03-23

Episode 112
Ricky Gervais, Blondie
2004-03-24

Episode 113
Janet Jackson, John Mayer
2004-03-29

Episode 114
Matthew Perry, Lou Reed
2004-03-30

Episode 115
Johnny Knoxville, Sahr Singh, The Walkmen
2004-03-31

Episode 116
The Rock, Liz Phair
2004-04-01

Episode 117
Tyler Crotty, Michael Imperioli, Jim Gaffigan
2004-04-02

Episode 118
Bruce Willis, Renee Askins
2004-04-06

Episode 119
Jimmy Fallon, Anne Hathaway, Usher
2004-04-07

Episode 120
Billy Crystal, Alex Rodriguez
2004-04-12

Episode 121
Chris Rock, The Upside Down Act
2004-04-13

Episode 122
Amy Sedaris, Damien Rice
2004-04-14

Episode 123
David Duchovny, Chris Russo
2004-04-15

Episode 124
Phil Mickelson, Kathryn Morris, Patti Smith
2004-04-16

Episode 125
Megan Mullally, Eli Manning, Diana Krall
2004-04-26

Episode 126
Andy Richter, Davy Rothbart, Mary Chapin Carpenter
2004-04-27

Episode 127
Julianne Moore, Robert Klein, Todd Rundgren
2004-04-28

Episode 128
Kelly Ripa, Jennie Finch
2004-04-29

Episode 129
Hillary Clinton, The Roots
2004-04-30

Episode 130
Stupid Pet Tricks, David Spade, Loretta Lynn & Jack White
2004-05-03

Episode 131
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Adam Brody
2004-05-04

Episode 132
Kate Beckinsale, Sue Johanson
2004-05-05

Episode 133
Diving Dogs, Tina Fey, Morgan Spurlock
2004-05-06

Episode 134
Kelsey Grammar, Orchestra Baobob with Trey Anastasio and Dave Matthews
2004-05-07

Episode 135
Amber Brkich, Regis Philbin, Black-Eyed Peas
2004-05-10

Episode 136
David Hyde Pierce, David Byrne
2004-05-11

Episode 137
John McCain, Tom Dreesen
2004-05-12

Episode 138
Stupid Pet Tricks, Hugh Jackman
2004-05-13

Episode 139
Amy Sedaris, Modest Mouse
2004-05-14

Episode 140
Antonio Banderas, Alanis Morrisette
2004-05-17

Episode 141
Charlie Sheen, Jack Hanna
2004-05-18

Episode 142
Kiefer Sutherland, Incubus
2004-05-19

Episode 143
Kate Hudons, Outkast
2004-05-20

Episode 144
Ellen DeGeneres, The Strokes
2004-05-21

Episode 145
Nicole Kidman, Avril Lavigne
2004-05-24

Episode 146
Dennis Quaid, Velvet Revolver
2004-05-25

Episode 147
Mandy Moore, Nate Erwin, Counting Crows
2004-05-26

Episode 148
Darrell Hammond, blink-182
2004-05-27

Episode 149
Andy Dick, Bob Woodward
2004-05-28

Episode 150
Bill Murray, P.J. Harvey
2004-06-07

Episode 151
Bette Midler, David Tidmarsh
2004-06-08

Episode 152
Buddy Rice, Christopher Walken, Kid Rock
2004-06-09

Episode 153
Matthew Broderick, Jamie Cullum
2004-06-10

Episode 154
P. Diddy, Jim Gaffigan
2004-06-11

Episode 155
Paris Hilton, Patti Scalfa
2004-06-14

Episode 156
Ben Stiller, Beastie Boys
2004-06-15

Episode 157
Chauncey Billups, Dana Carvey, Wilco
2004-06-16

Episode 158
Vince Vaughn, Margaret Cho
2004-06-17

Episode 159
Michael Moore, Jennifer Hawkins, Los Lobos
2004-06-18

Episode 160
Larry Brown, Sean Hayes, Phish
2004-06-21

Episode 161
Kevin Kline, Nicole Richie
2004-06-22

Episode 162
David Alan Grier, Britton Keeshan, the Von Bondies
2004-06-23

Episode 163
Kid Inventors, Shawn Wayans, Secret Machines
2004-06-24

Episode 164
Bonnie Hunt, Dylan Moran
2004-06-25

Episode 165
Piedmont Bird Callers, Kirsten Dunst, Chris Robinson
2004-06-28

Episode 166
Keira Knightly, Joseph Wilson
2004-06-29

Episode 167
Ethan Hawke, Jon Heder
2004-06-30

Episode 168
Will Ferrell, Dashboard Confessional
2004-07-01

Episode 169
Christina Applegate, David Sedaris
2004-07-02

Episode 170
Kristin Davis, Ali G
2004-07-12

Episode 171
Will Smith, Jet
2004-07-13

Episode 172
Hilary Duff, Jonathan Ames
2004-07-14

Episode 173
Cedric the Entertainer, Laird Hamilton
2004-07-15

Episode 174
Julianna Marguiles, Bob Sarlatte, Ashlee Simpson
2004-07-16

Episode 175
Denzel Washington, Jim Rome
2004-07-19

Episode 176
Halley Berry, Maria Mena
2004-07-20

Episode 177
Sharon Stone, Yeah Yeah Yeahs
2004-07-21

Episode 178
Matt Damon, Carmelo Anthony, The Hives
2004-07-22

Episode 179
Brittany Murphy, Paula Poundstone
2004-07-23

Episode 180
Holly Hunter, US Olympic Synchronized Swimming Team
2004-07-26

Episode 181
John McEnroe, Zach Braff
2004-07-27

Episode 182
Bob Newhart, 213 with Snoop Dogg
2004-07-28

Episode 183
Natalie Portman, Ambulance LTD
2004-07-29

Episode 184
Rosie Perez, Greg Giraldo
2004-07-30

Episode 185
Pamela Anderson, Al Franken
2004-08-02

Episode 186
Bill Clinton, Natalie Merchant
2004-08-03

Episode 187
Tom Cruise, Dax Shepard
2004-08-04

Episode 188
Gerard Mulligan, Jada Pinkett Smith, Jessica Simpson
2004-08-05

Episode 189
Tommy Franks, Greg Giraldo
2004-08-06

Information

Episode air date	04.08.2004
Episode runtime	—
Episode rating	0.00
Genres	Talk / Comedy
TMDB series rating	6.4
IMDb series rating	7.0
Series status	Ended
Age rating	6+
Country	US

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Cast

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Paul Shaffer
Self -Musical Director

Alan Kalter
Self - Announcer (voice)

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