Late Show with David Letterman

Late Show with David Letterman (1993 – 2015)

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Episode 40 — Martin Short, Kinky Friedman

Season 14 • Late Show with David Letterman

Released: 2006-11-03 • Talk/Comedy

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Martin 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.

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Episode 1
Andy Kindler, motocross demo with Travis Pastrana, Baby Gramps
2006-08-28

Episode 2
Zach Braff, Jeff Brendenburg, The Roots
2006-08-29

Episode 3
Snoop Dogg, Charlie Hill, OK Go
2006-08-30

Episode 4
Julianne Moore, radio-show hosts Opie and Anthony
2006-08-31

Episode 5
Al Franken, Todd Snider
2006-09-01

Episode 6
Maria Sharapova, Martha Stewart, Justin Timberlake
2006-09-11

Episode 7
Ashton Kutcher, Sam Hornish, Jr., TV on the Radio
2006-09-12

Episode 8
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Norm MacDonald
2006-09-13

Episode 9
Anne Heche, Luke Ravenstahl, The Who
2006-09-14

Episode 10
Johnny Knoxville, Rachael Ray
2006-09-15

Episode 11
Dr. Phil McGraw, Willie Tyler and Lester, Sekou Bunch
2006-09-18

Episode 12
Patrick Dempsey, Jay Johnson and Darwin, Kasabian
2006-09-19

Episode 13
Marg Helgenberger, Ronn Lucas and Scorch, Diana Krall
2006-09-20

Episode 14
Ted Turner, Jeff Dunham and Walter, Fergie
2006-09-21

Episode 15
LeBron James, Todd Oliver and Irving, Ludacris
2006-09-22

Episode 16
Ray Liotta, Elvis Costello & Tony Bennett, Billy Garcia
2006-09-25

Episode 17
Billy Bob Thornton, Lily Capehart, Sean Lennon
2006-09-26

Episode 18
Amanda Peet, Nigella Lawson, Bob Seger
2006-09-27

Episode 19
Sir Richard Branson, Dane Cook, Monica
2006-09-28

Episode 20
Nathan Lane, Jeff Caldwell
2006-09-29

Episode 21
Pete Rose, Roy Wood Jr., Cecilia Mansilla
2006-10-02

Episode 22
Andy Dick, Keith Olbermann, Brazilian Girls
2006-10-03

Episode 23
Alec Baldwin, Vladae the Dog Wizard, Jerry Lee Lewis & Neil Young
2006-10-04

Episode 24
Frank Caliendo, Rachael Harris, Xzibit, Phil Pfister
2006-10-05

Episode 25
Amy Sedaris, Trey Anastasio
2006-10-06

Episode 26
Robin Williams, J.P. Calderon, Sam Moore with Wynonna
2006-10-09

Episode 27
Nicky Hilton, Bob Woodward, Joseph Arthur
2006-10-10

Episode 28
Jon Stewart, Nick Lachey
2006-10-11

Episode 29
Katie Couric, Brian Kiley, Alan Jackson
2006-10-12

Episode 30
Diddy, Neil Patrick Harris
2006-10-13

Episode 31
Tom Arnold, Brian Regan, the latest "Survivor: Cook Islands" castaway
2006-10-23

Episode 32
Tina Fey, Mike Golic & Mike Greenberg, The Killers
2006-10-24

Episode 33
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jay Thomas, John Legend
2006-10-25

Episode 34
Tim Robbins, Gene Rurka, Russell Thompkins Jr. and The New Stylistics
2006-10-26

Episode 35
Bill O'Reilly, Jeff Altman, Tilly and the Wall
2006-10-27

Episode 36
Borat, Tiki Barber, Beck
2006-10-30

Episode 37
Rachel Weisz, David Rakoff, Morningwood
2006-10-31

Episode 38
Gary Sinise, Joanne Carson, Jim Norton
2006-11-01

Episode 39
Rosie O'Donnell, Lady Sovereign
2006-11-02

Episode 40
Martin Short, Kinky Friedman
2006-11-03

Episode 41
Will Ferrell, Jack Hanna
2006-11-06

Episode 42
Dustin Hoffman, Jamie Oliver, The Metropolitan Opera
2006-11-08

Episode 43
Kiefer Sutherland, Jenna Fischer, Rocco DeLuca
2006-11-09

Episode 44
Daniel Craig, documentary film subject Teri Horton, Elvis Costello, Rosanne Cash
2006-11-10

Episode 45
Robin Williams, Rich Little, George Jones
2006-11-13

Episode 46
Jack Black & Kyle Gass, Fred Travalena, Tenacious D
2006-11-14

Episode 47
Ellen DeGeneres, Gordie Brown, +44
2006-11-15

Episode 48
Christopher Guest, Frank Caliendo, The Game
2006-11-16

Episode 49
Sen. John Edwards, Kevin Pollak, Will Arnett
2006-11-17

Episode 50
Jerry Seinfeld, Dan Patrick
2006-11-20

Episode 51
Hugh Jackman, Chris Elliott, Jimmie Johnson
2006-11-21

Episode 52
Matthew Broderick, Lupe Fiasco & Jill Scott
2006-11-22

Episode 53
Eugene Levy, John Mayer
2006-11-23

Episode 54
Helen Hunt, DJ Shadow, Q-Tip and Lateef
2006-11-24

Episode 55
Kate Winslet, Tom Waits
2006-11-27

Episode 56
George Clooney, The Decemberists
2006-11-28

Episode 57
Richard Simmons, Kate Walsh, Ciara
2006-11-29

Episode 58
Jennifer Connelly, Tom Dreesen, Shiny Toy Guns
2006-11-30

Episode 59
Danny DeVito, 16-year-old duct tape expert William Beacom, Silversun Pickups
2006-12-01

Episode 60
Matt Damon, Barbara Walters
2006-12-11

Episode 61
Howard Stern, Gwen Stefani
2006-12-12

Episode 62
Kid Scientists, Regis Philbin, Robert Randolph
2006-12-13

Episode 63
Will Smith, Evanescence
2006-12-14

Episode 64
Clint Eastwood, Matthew Fox
2006-12-15

Episode 65
Frank Caliendo as John Madden, Ben Stiller, Rodrigo & Gabriela
2006-12-18

Episode 66
Beyonce, Marv Albert, The Dears
2006-12-19

Episode 67
Renée Zellweger, holiday toy demonstration, Taking Back Sunday
2006-12-20

Episode 68
Tom Brokaw, Cold War Kids
2006-12-21

Episode 69
Cate Blanchett, Jay Thomas, Darlene Love
2006-12-22

Episode 70
Martin Short, Donal Logue
2007-01-02

Episode 71
Matt Lauer, Artie Lange, Augustana
2007-01-03

Episode 72
Cedric the Entertainer, Wesley Autrey, Switchfoot
2007-01-04

Episode 73
Donald Trump, Mary Lynn Rajskub
2007-01-05

Episode 74
David Arquette, Jennifer Hudson
2007-01-08

Episode 75
Penelope Cruz, Gary Mule Deer, Ben E. King
2007-01-09

Episode 76
Peter O'Toole, Marc Maron
2007-01-10

Episode 77
Julianne Moore, Madonna, The Hold Steady
2007-01-11

Episode 78
Kristin Chenoweth, John Witherspoon, Josh Ritter
2007-01-12

Episode 79
Amy Sedaris, Jason Randal, America with Ryan Adams & Ben Kweller
2007-01-15

Episode 80
Paul Newman, Sebastian Bourdais, Diana Ross
2007-01-16

Episode 81
Tina Fey, Terri and Bindi Irwin
2007-01-17

Episode 82
Harry Shearer, Vera Farmiga, Mat Kearney
2007-01-18

Episode 83
Dan Rather, Tricia Helfer, Andy Kindler
2007-01-19

Episode 84
Kevin Spacey, Alicia Keys, Nellie McKay & The Brooklyn Philharmonic
2007-01-22

Episode 85
Ricky Gervais, Forest Whitaker, The Shins
2007-01-23

Episode 86
Frank Caliendo, Mandy Moore, Rosanne Cash
2007-01-24

Episode 87
Bill Murray, LeBron James
2007-02-01

Episode 88
David Spade, Alexandra Pelosi, Dustin Kensrue
2007-02-02

Episode 89
Dr. Phil McGraw, Fall Out Boy
2007-02-05

Episode 90
Randy Jackson, Harry Connick Jr., Regis
2007-02-06

Episode 91
Chris Elliott, Kelly Ripa, John Mellencamp
2007-02-07

Episode 92
Jack Hanna, Katherine Heigl, Patty Griffin
2007-02-08

Episode 93
Rachael Ray, Frank Caliendo, The Fab Faux
2007-02-09

Episode 94
Drew Barrymore, Rickie Lee Jones, Kevin Johnson with Clyde & Matilda
2007-02-12

Episode 95
Peyton Manning, Dan Horn with Orson, The Cat Empire
2007-02-13

Episode 96
Martha Stewart, Otto Petersen with George, Norah Jones
2007-02-14

Episode 97
Sienna Miller, NAS, Jim Barber with Seville
2007-02-15

Episode 98
Tracy Morgan, Gabrielle Union, Brad Cummings and Rex
2007-02-16

Episode 99
Jim Carrey, Daytona 500 winner Kevin Harvick
2007-02-19

Episode 100
Barbara Walters, David Neeleman, K-os
2007-02-20

Episode 101
John Travolta, Eric Nerhus, a performance from the Broadway musical "Spring Awakening"
2007-02-21

Episode 102
Billy Bob Thornton, Rashida Jones, Barenaked Ladies
2007-02-22

Episode 103
Samuel L. Jackson, Jim Gaffigan
2007-02-23

Episode 104
Jake Gyllenhaal, Brand New
2007-02-26

Episode 105
Evangeline Lilly, Jeff MacGregor, bubble blowing guy Tom Noddy
2007-02-27

Episode 106
Sen. John McCain, Robin Thicke
2007-02-28

Episode 107
Bob Woodruff, John Mayer
2007-03-01

Episode 108
Charles Grodin, Dan Naturman
2007-03-02

Episode 109
Chris Rock, Sandra Oh, Amy Winehouse
2007-03-12

Episode 110
Jeff Goldblum, Barbara McQueen
2007-03-13

Episode 111
Richard Gere, Explorers Club chef Gene Rurka, Aqualung
2007-03-14

Episode 112
Bernie Mac, Paula Abdul, Joss Stone
2007-03-19

Episode 113
Adam Sandler, Don Cheadle, Danica Patrick, Todd Barry, Lucinda Williams
2007-03-20

Episode 114
Jack Black, Lara Logan, beer launching refrigerator creator John Cornwell
2007-03-21

Episode 115
Will Ferrell, Kings of Leon, Rachel Smith
2007-03-26

Episode 116
Patricia Arquette, Paul Mooney, Macy Gray
2007-03-27

Episode 117
Al Franken, Isla Fisher
2007-03-28

Episode 118
Rosario Dawson, Bloc Party, Piedmont bird callers
2007-03-29

Episode 119
Donald Trump, Jon Heder
2007-03-30

Episode 120
Sen. Barack Obama, Halle Berry, Zach Johnson
2007-04-09

Episode 121
David Duchovny, Ryan Howard, Andrew Bird
2007-04-10

Episode 122
Alec Baldwin, Debbie Parkhurst and her dog Toby, LCD Soundsystem
2007-04-11

Episode 123
Bruce Willis, Jason Randal
2007-04-12

Episode 124
Bill Cosby, Angela Kinsey
2007-04-13

Episode 125
Kelly Ripa, Simon Pegg
2007-04-16

Episode 126
Craig Ferguson, Dave Della Terza, Avril Lavigne
2007-04-17

Episode 127
Edie Falco, Paul Scheer, Son Volt
2007-04-18

Episode 128
Garry Shandling, Paul Teutul Sr. and Jr., Tokyo Police Club
2007-04-19

Episode 129
Jessica Biel, Ira Glass, Regina Spektor
2007-04-20

Episode 130
Brian Williams, Steven Wright, a Top Ten list presented by Sanjaya Malakar
2007-04-23

Episode 131
David Hyde Pierce, Ivanka Trump, Corinne Bailey Rae
2007-04-24

Episode 132
Nicolas Cage, Barry Sonnenfeld, The Fratellis
2007-04-25

Episode 133
Steve Martin, Dave Cota and A.J. the parakeet, Derek Jeter
2007-04-26

Episode 134
Frank Caliendo as President George W. Bush, Andy Dick, Jarvis Cocker
2007-04-27

Episode 135
Kirsten Dunst, Rob Magnotti, Dinosaur Jr.
2007-04-30

Episode 136
Tobey Maguire, John Byner, Modest Mouse
2007-05-01

Episode 137
Drew Barrymore, Mike MacRae, Ben Kweller
2007-05-02

Episode 138
Marcia Cross, Joe Piscopo, Tori Amos
2007-05-03

Episode 139
Ray Romano, Reggie Reg, Dennis Haysbert
2007-05-04

Episode 140
Regis Philbin, Darlene Love
2007-05-07

Episode 141
Jane Fonda, Tom Ruprecht, Kelly Clarkson
2007-05-08

Episode 142
Lindsay Lohan, Tom Dreesen, The Kooks
2007-05-09

Episode 143
Dr. Phil McGraw, Jack Hanna
2007-05-10

Episode 144
Charles Grodin, Jake Johannsen
2007-05-11

Episode 145
Mike Myers, America Ferrera
2007-05-14

Episode 146
Don Rickles, Michael Imperioli, Wilco, a Top Ten List presented by Masi Oka
2007-05-15

Episode 147
Ricky Gervais, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Mavis Staples, a Top Ten List presented by Bob Barker
2007-05-16

Episode 148
Kid Scientists, Luke Wilson, Rufus Wainwright, a Top Ten List presented by Homer Simpson
2007-05-17

Episode 149
Teri Hatcher, Jonah Hill, Elvis Costello
2007-05-18

Episode 150
Rudolph Giuliani, Mike West, Jesus & Mary Chain
2007-05-21

Episode 151
Charles Barkley, Seth Rogen, Michael Martin Murphey
2007-05-22

Episode 152
Stupid Pet Tricks, Rosie Perez, Dr. Dog
2007-05-23

Episode 153
Al Gore, Jim Short
2007-05-24

Episode 154
Kevin Spacey, Alexis Bledel
2007-05-25

Episode 155
Matt Damon, Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti, Bright Eyes
2007-06-04

Episode 156
Chevy Chase, Amanda Beard, Satellite Party
2007-06-05

Episode 157
Nicole Richie, Artie Lange, Chrisette Michele
2007-06-06

Episode 158
Amy Sedaris, Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell, Jordan Zevon
2007-06-07

Episode 159
Ellen Barkin, Brian Regan
2007-06-08

Episode 160
Denis Leary, Flight of the Conchords, Neal Seaver
2007-06-11

Episode 161
Kyra Sedgwick, Sir Richard Branson, Maroon 5
2007-06-12

Episode 162
Bear Grylls, Jeremy Piven, Elvis Perkins
2007-06-13

Episode 163
John Cusack, Pink Martini, Turkey Gobbling Champions
2007-06-14

Episode 164
Michael Moore, Bill Burr
2007-06-15

Episode 165
Bruce Willis, Tony Parker, diving dogs
2007-06-25

Episode 166
Amanda Peet, John Krasinski, Bryan Ferry
2007-06-26

Episode 167
Claire Danes, Dan Patrick & Keith Olbermann, Ryan Adams & The Cardinals
2007-06-27

Episode 168
Robin Williams, Julie Chen
2007-06-28

Episode 169
Dennis Kucinich, Shia LaBeouf, Morrissey
2007-06-29

Episode 170
Don Cheadle, Smashing Pumpkins, Venus Williams
2007-07-09

Episode 171
Sienna Miller, Michael Cera, Interpol
2007-07-10

Episode 172
Diddy, Emma Watson, Spoon
2007-07-11

Episode 173
Paul Teutul Sr. and Jr., Vera Farmiga, Joe Matarese
2007-07-12

Episode 174
Queen Latifah, Alan Zweibel, Smashing Pumpkins
2007-07-13

Episode 175
Michelle Pfeiffer, Jonah Hill, Michel Lauziere
2007-07-16

Episode 176
Adam Sandler, Mike Golic and Mike Greenberg, Mute Math
2007-07-17

Episode 177
John Travolta, Paula Abdul, Teddy Thompson
2007-07-18

Episode 178
Kevin James, Jose Andres, White Rabbits
2007-07-19

Episode 179
Julia Stiles, Pete Jordan, Nick Griffin
2007-07-20

Episode 180
Drew Carey, Nikki Blonsky, Grinderman
2007-07-23

Episode 181
Paul Rudd, Tony Dungy, The National
2007-07-24

Episode 182
Catherine Zeta-Jones, Bob Sarlatte, Porter Wagoner
2007-07-25

Episode 183
Sharon Osbourne, Brian Kiley, Yeah Yeah Yeahs
2007-07-26

Episode 184
Anne Hathaway, Jim Gaffigan, Buffalo Tom
2007-07-27

Episode 185
Andy Samberg, Catherine Bell, The Bravery
2007-07-30

Episode 186
Sen. Joe Biden, Seth Rogen, Gogol Bordello
2007-07-31

Episode 187
Matt Damon, Jeff Altman, Angelique Kidjo
2007-08-01

Episode 188
Jackie Chan, Chelsea Handler, Michael Buble
2007-08-02

Episode 189
Glenn Close, Judd Apatow, Chris & Rich Robinson
2007-08-03

Episode 190
Jeff Goldblum, Hayden Panettiere, New Pornographers
2007-08-20

Episode 191
Samuel L. Jackson, Christiane Amanpour, Tom Russell
2007-08-21

Episode 192
Richard Gere, Tom Dreesen, Velvet Revolver
2007-08-22

Episode 193
Tina Fey, Venus Williams, Steve Earle
2007-08-23

Episode 194
Tom Arnold, Kristin Gore, Jim McDonald
2007-08-24

Episode 195
Susan Sarandon, Rick Reilly, Feist
2007-08-27

Episode 196
Kevin Bacon, Kat Von D, T.I. with Wyclef
2007-08-28

Episode 197
Ellen DeGeneres, Jeff Garlin, Against Me!
2007-08-29

Episode 198
Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, Willie Nelson & Kenny Chesney
2007-08-30

Episode 199
Amy Sedaris, Will Arnett
2007-08-31

Information

Episode air date	03.11.2006
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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