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Late Show with David Letterman Season 20

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Late Show with David Letterman is an American late-night talk show hosted by David Letterman on CBS. The show debuted on August 30, 1993, and is produced by Letterman's production company, Worldwide Pants Incorporated and CBS Television Studios. The show's music director and band-leader of the house band, the CBS Orchestra, is Paul Shaffer. The head writer is Matt Roberts and the announcer is Alan Kalter. Of the major U.S. late-night programs, Late Show ranks second in cumulative average viewers over time and third in number of episodes over time. The show leads other late night shows in ad revenue with $271 million in 2009. In most U.S. markets the show airs at 11:35 p.m. Eastern/Pacific time, but is recorded Monday through Wednesday at 4:30 p.m., and Thursdays at 3:30 p.m and 6:00 p.m. The second Thursday episode usually airs on Friday of that week. In 2002, Late Show with David Letterman was ranked No. 7 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time. CBS has a contract with Worldwide Pants to continue the show through 2014; by then, Letterman will surpass Johnny Carson as the longest tenured late-night talk show host.

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Late Show with David Letterman

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Late Show with David Letterman is an American late-night talk show hosted by David Letterman on CBS. The show debuted on August 30, 1993, and is produced by Letterman's production company, Worldwide Pants Incorporated and CBS Television Studios. The show's music director and band-leader of the house band, the CBS Orchestra, is Paul Shaffer. The head writer is Matt Roberts and the announcer is Alan Kalter. Of the major U.S. late-night programs, Late Show ranks second in cumulative average viewers over time and third in number of episodes over time. The show leads other late night shows in ad revenue with $271 million in 2009. In most U.S. markets the show airs at 11:35 p.m. Eastern/Pacific time, but is recorded Monday through Wednesday at 4:30 p.m., and Thursdays at 3:30 p.m and 6:00 p.m. The second Thursday episode usually airs on Friday of that week. In 2002, Late Show with David Letterman was ranked No. 7 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time. CBS has a contract with Worldwide Pants to continue the show through 2014; by then, Letterman will surpass Johnny Carson as the longest tenured late-night talk show host.

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Late Show with David Letterman Season 20 Full Episode Guide

Episode 179 - Kristen Wiig; Darlene Love
Episode 178 - Steve Carell; The Saint Johns
Episode 177 - Ben Stiller; Shannon Eis; Brett Dennen
First Aired: December. 18,2013

From "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty", actor and director Ben Stiller; holiday toy demo with Shannon Eis; musical guest Brett Dennen.

Episode 176 - Paul Rudd; Cristin Milioti; Alt-J
First Aired: December. 17,2013

From "Anchorman: The Legend Continues", actor Paul Rudd; journalist Barbara Walters presents the Top Ten List; from "The Wolf of Wall Street", actress Cristin Milioti; musical guests Alt-J.

Episode 175 - Will Ferrell; Chris Cornell feat. Joy Williams
First Aired: December. 16,2013

From "Anchorman: The Legend Continues", actor Will Ferrell; a Top Ten List presented by the 2013 Heisman Trophy winner, Jameis Winston; musical guests Chris Cornell feat. Joy Williams.

Episode 174 - Regis Philbin; John Witherspoon; Seasick Steve
Episode 172 - Emma Thompson; Andy Cohen; Nick Lowe
First Aired: December. 11,2013

From "Saving Mr. Banks", actress Emma Thompson; singer Josh Groban presents the Top Ten List; comedian Andy Cohen; musical guest Nick Lowe.

Episode 171 - Billy Crystal; Julie Chen; ZZ Ward
Episode 170 - Stephen Colbert; Sir Ian McKellen; Chvrches
First Aired: December. 09,2013

From "The Colbert Report", host Stephen Colbert; from "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug", actor Sir Ian McKellen; musical guests Chvrches.

Episode 169 - John Goodman; Kevin McCaffrey; Iggy Azalea with T.I.
First Aired: November. 27,2013

From "Inside Llewyn Davis" and "Alpha House", actor John Goodman; stand-up comedy by Kevin McCaffrey; musical guests Iggy Azalea with T.I.

Episode 167 - Josh Hutcherson; Chris “Mad Dog” Russo; Sky Ferreira
First Aired: November. 25,2013

From "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire", actor Josh Hutcherson; sportscaster Chris “Mad Dog” Russo; musical guest Sky Ferreira.

Episode 165 - Jonah Hill; Chiwetel Ejiofor; J. Roddy Walston and The Business
First Aired: November. 21,2013

From "The Wolf of Wall Street", actor Jonah Hill; from "12 Years a Slave", actor Chiwetel Ejiofor; musical guests J. Roddy Walston and The Business.

Episode 164 - Jennifer Lawrence; Taraji P. Henson
Episode 163 - Anderson Cooper; Jesse Tyler Ferguson; The Neighbourhood
Episode 162 - Vince Vaughn; Jimmie Johnson; Luscious Jackson
First Aired: November. 18,2013

From "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues", actor Vince Vaughn; 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion, Jimmie Johnson; musical guests Luscious Jackson.

Episode 161 - Connie Britton; Lady Antebellum
Episode 160 - Claire Danes; Will Forte; Metric
Episode 157 - Julianna Margulies; Gen. Ray Odierno; Moon Taxi
Episode 156 - Tom Brokaw; Rhys Darby; Black Joe Lewis
Episode 155 - Kelly Ripa; Cobie Smulders; Gary Clark Jr.
First Aired: November. 07,2013

From "Live! With Kelly and Michael", talk show host Kelly Ripa; from "How I Met Your Mother", actress Cobie Smulders; musicial guest Gary Clark Jr.

Episode 154 - Natalie Portman; Chris Elliott; James Blunt
First Aired: November. 06,2013

From "Thor: The Dark World", actress Natalie Portman; from "Eagleheart", actor and comedian Chris Elliott; musical guest James Blunt.

Episode 153 - Kathy Griffin; Bruce McCall; J. Cole
First Aired: November. 05,2013

Actress and comedienne Kathy Griffin; author Bruce McCall; musical guest J. Cole; and a Top Ten List presented by Rep. Nancy Pelosi.

Episode 152 - Woody Harrelson; David Ortiz; The Wanted
First Aired: November. 04,2013

From "Out of the Furnace", actor Woody Harrelson; from World Series champion Boston Red Sox, MVP David Ortiz; musical guests The Wanted.

Episode 151 - Morgan Freeman; Brian Regan; Frightened Rabbit
Episode 150 - Harrison Ford; Holy Ghost!
Episode 149 - Will Arnett; Clive Davis; The Avett Brothers
Episode 148 - Rob Lowe; Scott Dixon; Alan Jackson
Episode 147 - Charles Barkley; Lindsey Vonn; King Krule
Episode 146 - Barbara Walters; Steve Young; White Denim
Episode 143 - Sylvester Stallone; Anna Faris; Deltron 3030
Episode 142 - Ray Romano; James Franco
First Aired: October. 14,2013

From "Parenthood", actor and comedian Ray Romano; from "As I Lay Dying", actor James Franco; Top Ten list presented by Madison Square Garden legends.

Episode 141 - Michael Strahan; Simon Amstell; Cage the Elephant
Episode 139 - Lucy Liu; Mark Jacobson; The Weeknd
Episode 138 - Seth Meyers; Michael Fassbender; Amos Lee
First Aired: October. 08,2013

From "The Awesomes" and "Saturday Night Live", comedic actor Seth Meyers; from "The Counselor", actor Michael Fassbender; musical guest Amos Lee.

Episode 137 - Tom Hanks; Two Door Cinema Club
Episode 136 - Tom Selleck; Michael Somerville; Albert Hammond Jr.
Episode 135 - Brian Williams; a performance from the film “Muscle Shoals”
Episode 134 - Kerry Washington; Ariel Tweto; Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band
First Aired: October. 02,2013

From "Scandal", actress Kerry Washington; from "Flying Wild Alaska", TV personality Ariel Tweto; musical guests Yoko One & The Flaming Lips (as Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band).

Episode 133 - Sarah Michelle Gellar; Nick Offerman; First Aid Kit
First Aired: October. 01,2013

From "The Crazy Ones", actress Sarah Michelle Gellar; from "Parks and Recreation", actor Nick Offerman; musical guests First Aid Kit.

Episode 131 - Steve Martin; Kathleen Madigan; The Kruger Brothers with Steve Martin
First Aired: September. 27,2013

Legendary comedic actor and musician Steve Martin; stand-up comedy by Kathleen Madigan; musican guests The Kruger Brothers with Steve Martin.

Episode 130 - Bono; Johnny Galecki; Kings of Leon
Episode 129 - Robin Williams; Lizzy Caplan; Icona Pop
First Aired: September. 25,2013

From "The Crazy Ones", actor Robin Williams; from "Masters of Sex", actress Lizzy Caplan; an opera Top Ten List presented by soprano Renée Fleming; musical guests Icona Pop.

Episode 127 - President Bill Clinton; Tired Pony
Episode 124 - Joseph Gordon-Levitt; Keith Olbermann; Keith Urban
Episode 122 - Ricky Gervais; Rahm Emanuel; Janelle Monae
Episode 121 - Arsenio Hall; Dan Naturman; Laura Mvula
Episode 120 - Queen Latifah; Jake Johnson; TV on the Radio
Episode 119 - Tim Robbins; Herm Edwards; Passion Pit
Episode 118 - Jake Gyllenhaal; Julie Chen; The Dodos
Episode 117 - Bill Murray; Lenny Kravitz & Gladys Knight
First Aired: August. 29,2013

Dave celebrates the Late Show and its 20 years and 3,897 episodes with a look back at the past with actor Bill Murray; musical guests Lenny Kravitz & Gladys Knight.

Episode 116 - Staff Sgt. Ty Carter; Hayden Panettiere; In the Valley Below
Episode 115 - Anderson Cooper; Olivia Munn; Robert Randolph & The Family Band
Episode 114 - Patrick Dempsey; Amy Sedaris; Laura Marling
Episode 111 - Louis C.K.; Hugh Evans; John Legend
Episode 110 - Olivia Wilde; Dean Norris; John Mayer
Episode 109 - Oprah Winfrey; Paul Rudd
Episode 107 - Bryan Cranston; Amanda Seyfried; Michael Franti & Spearhead
Episode 104 - Jason Sudeikis; Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
Episode 103 - Hugh Jackman; Lisa Kudrow; Jason Isbell
Episode 102 - Cate Blanchett; Aisha Tyler; Franz Ferdinand
Episode 101 - Liev Schreiber; Adam Newman; Cold War Kids
Episode 100 - Brian Williams; Court Yard Hounds
Episode 99 - Bill Maher; Poppy Montgomery; Pokey LaFarge
Episode 98 - Bruce Willis; Bud Selig; Valerie Simpson
Episode 97 - Kevin James; Shaun White; Darius Rucker
Episode 96 - Salma Hayek Pinault; Tony Hale; Houndmouth
Episode 94 - Michael Cera; Martha Stewart; Ra Ra Riot
Episode 93 - Johnny Depp; Marc Maron; Dawes
Episode 92 - Jamie Foxx; Patrick Kane; Wale
First Aired: June. 26,2013

From "White House Down", actor Jamie Foxx; Stanley Cup MVP Patrick Kane; a Top Ten List presented by Backstreet Boys; musical guest Wale.

Episode 91 - Channing Tatum; Tim DeChristopher; Fitz and The Tantrums
Episode 90 - Melissa McCarthy; Idris Elba; Dale Watson and His Lone Stars
Episode 89 - John Travolta; Chris DiStefano; Japandroids
Episode 88 - Jeff Daniels; Ken Jeong; Jim James
Episode 87 - Don Rickles; Nick Cannon; Tom Keifer
Episode 86 - Bill O'Reilly; Greta Gerwig; Quadron
Episode 85 - Harry Connick, Jr.; Dylan Moran
First Aired: June. 13,2013

Interview with and musical performance by Harry Connick, Jr.; a Top Ten List presented by members of the U.S. Army; comic Dylan Moran.

Episode 83 - Dana Carvey; Nick Robinson; cast of “Matilda”
First Aired: June. 11,2013

Actor & comic Dana Carvey; from "The Kings of Summer" and "Melissa & Joey", actor Nick Robinson; a performance by the cast of Broadway musical "Matilda".

Episode 82 - Russell Brand; Michael Shannon; Haim
Episode 81 - Vince Vaughn; Andy Kindler; Queens of the Stone Age
Episode 80 - Johnny Galecki; John Mellencamp & Stephen King; Queens of the Stone Age
First Aired: June. 05,2013

From "The Big Bang Theory", actor Johnny Galecki; from the play "Ghost Brothers of Darkland County", musician John Mellencamp and author Stephen King; musical guests Queens of the Stone Age.

Episode 79 - Nathan Fillion; John Oliver; Local Natives
First Aired: June. 04,2013

From "Castle", actor Nathan Fillion; from "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart", comic John Oliver; a Top Ten List presented by Joan Rivers; musical guests Local Natives.

Episode 78 - Neil Patrick Harris; Tony Kanaan; Frank Turner
Episode 77 - Woody Harrelson; Tommy Johnagin; John Fogerty with Dawes
Episode 76 - Jason Bateman; Piedmont bird callers; John Fogerty
First Aired: May. 21,2013

From "Arrested Development", actor Jason Bateman; Piedmont bird callers; musical guest John Fogerty; surprise guest Tom Hanks plugs his Broadway play during the monologue and top ten list.

Episode 74 - Will Arnett; Trevor Noah; Kurt Vile
Episode 73 - Barbara Walters; Jesse Eisenberg; MS MR
Episode 72 - Ed Helms; Hoda Kotb; Brad Paisley
Episode 71 - Tom Hanks; cast of “Pippin”
Episode 70 - Mark Harmon; Amy Schumer; Luke Bryan
Episode 69 - Chris Pine; Tom Dreesen; She & Him
Episode 67 - Michael Strahan; Alyson Hannigan; Natalie Maines
First Aired: May. 08,2013

From "Live! With Kelly and Michael", host Michael Strahan; from "How I Met Your Mother", actress Alyson Hannigan; musical guest Natalie Maines.

Episode 66 - Zooey Deschanel; Jim Gaffigan; Pistol Annies; Todd Rundgren
Episode 65 - John Krasinski; Kerry Washington; James Blake
Episode 64 - Nathan Lane; Joe Matarese; Kacey Musgraves
Episode 63 - Paris Hilton; Miriam Tucker; Atlas Genius
Episode 61 - Dr. Phil McGraw; Chris O'Dowd; Phoenix
Episode 60 - Mindy Kaling; Nada Bakos; Ben Harper with Charlie Musselwhite
First Aired: April. 29,2013

From "The Mindy Project", actress Mindy Kaling; from documentary "Manhunt", former CIA analyst & targeting officer Nada Bakos; musical guest Ben Harper with Charlie Musselwhite.

Episode 59 - Jon Hamm; Ricky Jay; The So So Glos
First Aired: April. 26,2013

From "Mad Men", actor Jon Hamm; from "Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay", magician Ricky Jay; musical guests The So So Glos.

Episode 58 - Jim Parsons; Snoop Lion
First Aired: April. 25,2013

From "The Big Bang Theory", actor Jim Parsons; musical guest Snoop Lion; a Top Ten List presented by Barry Sanders, the cover athlete of the Madden 25 video game.

Episode 57 - Kate Hudson; A.J. Clemente; Selena Gomez
Episode 56 - Steve Martin; Edie Brickell; Jenna Fischer
Episode 55 - Matthew McConaughey; Ryan Lochte; Steve Earle & The Dukes (& Duchess)
Episode 53 - Lindsay Lohan; Pete Lee; Gary Clark Jr.
Episode 52 - Chelsea Handler; Ross Bennett; Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Episode 51 - Martin Short; Tyler, the Creator
Episode 50 - Louis C.K.; Rachel Maddow; The Flaming Lips
Episode 49 - Regis Philbin; Broadway musical “Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella”
Episode 48 - Shia LaBeouf; Jeff Altman; The Band Perry
Episode 45 - James Franco; Andrew Borracchini; Ed Sheeran
First Aired: March. 25,2013

From "Oz the Great and Powerful" and "Spring Breakers", actor James Franco; national grocery bagging champion Andrew Borracchini; music by Ed Sheeran.

Episode 44 - Eva Mendes; Andy Hendrickson; The Airborne Toxic Event
First Aired: March. 20,2013

Actress Eva Mendes; a Top Ten List presented by IndyCar driver Graham Rahal; comic Andy Hendrickson; musical guests The Airborne Toxic Event.

Episode 41 - Seth Meyers; Demetri Martin; Dropkick Murphys
Episode 39 - Jim Carrey; Richard Thompson
Episode 38 - Steve Carell; Emilia Clarke; Josh Ritter
First Aired: March. 12,2013

From "The Incredible Burt Wonderstone", actor Steve Carell; from "Game of Thrones", actress Emilia Clarke; musical guest Josh Ritter.

Episode 36 - Tina Fey; Jesse Tyler Ferguson; Solange
Episode 35 - Joan Rivers; Jimmie Johnson; Kendrick Lamar
Episode 34 - Alec Baldwin; Emmylou Harris with Rodney Crowell
Episode 32 - Johnny Depp; Bill Carter and The Blame
Episode 31 - Hugh Jackman; Zosia Mamet; The Americans
Episode 30 - Michelle Williams; Chris O'Donnell; von Grey
First Aired: February. 19,2013

From "Oz the Great and Powerful", actress Michelle Williams; from "NCIS: Los Angeles", actor Chris O'Donnell; musical guests von Grey.

Episode 29 - David Spade; Kenny Licklider; Aaron Neville
First Aired: February. 18,2013

From "Rules of Engagement", actor and comedian David Spade; dog trainer/reality TV personality Kenny Licklider; musical guest Aaron Neville.

Episode 28 - Helen Hunt; Jeff Caldwell; The Maccabees
Episode 27 - Jerry Seinfeld; Dave Grohl & the Sound City Players with Stevie Nicks
Episode 26 - Staff Sgt. Clinton Romesha; AnnaSophia Robb; Robert DeLong
First Aired: February. 13,2013

Medal of Honor recipient Staff Sgt. Clinton Romesha; from "The Carrie Diaries", actress AnnaSophia Robb; musical guest Robert DeLong. Quvenzhané Wallis preempted.

Episode 25 - Bruce Willis; Kate Upton; Little Big Town
First Aired: February. 12,2013

From "A Good Day to Die Hard", actor Bruce Willis; 2013 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model Kate Upton; musical guests Little Big Town.

Episode 24 - Bill O'Reilly; S.I. Swimsuit Models; The Avett Brothers
First Aired: February. 11,2013

Talk show host Bill O'Reilly; a Top Ten List presented by ten 2013 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit models and the 2013 S.I. Swimsuit cover model reveal; musical guests The Avett Brothers.

Episode 23 - Pauley Perrette; Jake Johannsen; Ben Portsmouth
Episode 22 - Sally Field; John Harbaugh; Shawn Klush
Episode 21 - Joel McHale; Amy Sedaris; Justin Shandor
First Aired: February. 06,2013

From "Community", actor and TV host Joel McHale; actress and comedienne Amy Sedaris; a performance by Elvis tribute artist Justin Shandor.

Episode 20 - Eric Stonestreet; Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo; Brandon Bennett; Norman, the Bicycle-Riding Dog
First Aired: February. 05,2013

From "Modern Family", actor Eric Stonestreet; Trick: Norman will ride a scooter; from Sirius XM Radio, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo; a performance by Elvis tribute artist Brandon Bennett.

Episode 19 - Gov. Chris Christie; Joe Flacco; Cody Ray Slaughter
Episode 18 - Kevin Spacey; Nick Griffin; Emeli Sandé
Episode 16 - Jason Bateman; Alison Brie; Shovels & Rope
Episode 14 - Melissa McCarthy; David Morrissey; David Byrne & St. Vincent
First Aired: January. 28,2013

From "Mike & Molly", actress Melissa McCarthy; from "The Walking Dead", actor David Morrissey; musical guests David Byrne & St. Vincent.

Episode 13 - Kevin Bacon; Brian Kiley; The Amazing
Episode 10 - Jennifer Lawrence; Alan Zweibel; A$AP Rocky
Episode 9 - Charlie Sheen; Phil Simms; José James
First Aired: January. 14,2013

From "Anger Management", actor Charlie Sheen; CBS Sports commentator and former NFL quarterback Phil Simms; musical guest José James.

Episode 8 - Catherine Zeta-Jones; Allison Williams; Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
First Aired: January. 11,2013

From "Broken City", actress Catherine Zeta-Jones; from "Girls", actress Allison Williams; musical guests Jon Spencer Blues Explosion.

Episode 6 - Josh Brolin; Kathryn Bigelow; Ray Wylie Hubbard
Episode 4 - Michael Strahan; Jessica Chastain; Conor Maynard
Episode 3 - Tracy Morgan; Marv Albert; Everest
Episode 1 - Kathy Griffin; Chris Pratt; Big Boi

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