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S9 · E169Matt Damon, Marc Maron 2002-06-14

Biff does his pushpin schtick live from the Grand Canyon, and Dave persuades him to yell "Hey, Mommy!" just to see if there's an echo. Also, Paul does a somewhat convincing James Brown impression, suffers a nervous breakdown onstage, and Dave comes by to bring him his cape.

S9 · E170Stupid Human Tricks, Tom Cruise, The Flatlanders 2002-06-17

Dave takes inventory of all his favorite clips (the "wild dingo," the baby owl eating the mouse, Dubya looking confused, etc.); Tom Cruise shows off his braces; during a segment called "Don't Try This At Home," Mike McIntee sprays Windex into his mouth.

S9 · E171Ellen DeGeneres, Al Franken 2002-06-18

George Clarke stands on the roof of the Studio 54 building to hit golf balls, hoping to go over the Ed Sullivan Theater and break glass on the WPI building on its far side. After successfully breaking one window, Steph/Monty, Alan, and Al Franken each take a few swings at the windows.

S9 · E172Piedmont Birdcallers, Lauren Ambrose, Moby 2002-06-19

The bird callers of Piedmont High School demonstrate their wares once more; Moby sings "We Are Made of Stars."

S9 · E173Harrison Ford, ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead 2002-06-20

The U.S. National Team presents "Top Ten Ways to Get Americans Excited About Soccer;" Dave brags about buying his first car at Harrison Ford; The Trail of Dead performs "Relative Ways."

S9 · E174Connie Chung, Gary Mule Deer 2002-06-21

Biff and Bruce Willis push pins in Hawaii during CBS Mailbag, while Dave lands on the cover of "Martha Stewart Living."

S9 · E175Will Smith, Landon Donovan, Yo Yo Ma & The Silk Road Project 2002-06-24

Will Smith promotes "Men In Black 2," while the US Men's World Cup Soccer Team holds an exhibition on the roof of the theater.

S9 · E176National Hollering Champions, Adam Sandler, Trik Turner 2002-06-25

Dave makes several enlightening remarks about the National Hollerin' Champions from North Carolina, who later perform their winning hollers; Adam Sandler plugs Mr. Deeds.

S9 · E177Tom Brokaw, Bow Wow 2002-06-26

Dave reads from random wedding announcements in the New York Times in a segment called "Will It Last?"

S9 · E178Michelle Williams, Barry Sonnenfeld 2002-06-27

The audience is victorious once more when they play "Stump the Band." Later, Dave shows a very obnoxious commerical for the upcoming G-8 Summit.

S9 · E179Christina Ricci, Daniel Tosh, Ben Kweller 2002-06-28

The "Late Show CBS Mailbag Biff Henderson Map Across America Summer Tour" lands at the Statue of Liberty. Later, Ben Kweller performs "Wasted and Ready."

S9 · E180Tom Hanks, Dolly Parton 2002-07-08

Biff goes out in van, annoying people with a bullhorn. Later, Steph/Monty asks "Road to Perdition" star Tom Hanks, "During the filming, did the crew see or touch any monkeys?"

S9 · E181Stupid Pet Tricks, Jude Law, rubyhorse 2002-07-09

Zeke, the "Rabid Dingo" that bit Dave in June 2000, makes a return appearance on "Stupid Pet Tricks." Later, rubyhorse sings "Sparkle."

S9 · E182Robin Williams, Pat Green 2002-07-10

Dave talks about a snake in his house; Alan Kalter seduces a CPR dummy during a segment called "What's New for Summer;" Pat and Kenny read a transcript of Oprah's interview with Jennifer Lopez; Robin Williams promotes a movie and a broadway show.

S9 · E183Paul Newman, Counting Crows 2002-07-11

Dave plays "Know Your Current Events" with the audience. Later, Paul Newman talks about auto racing while promoting "Road to Perdition."

S9 · E184Nathan Lane, Hugh Fink 2002-07-12

Biff's Summer Tour stops at Niagara Falls. Meanwhile, during CBS Mailbag, George Clarke talks about his plans for the Fourth of July; Alan Kalter struts his "mastery" of the French language.

S9 · E185Serena Williams, Tom Arnold, Dave Matthews Band 2002-07-15

Dave admits to being in a disproportionatly good mood during a segment called "Late Show Newsmakers;" the Dave Matthews Band becomes the second band ever to perform on the roof of the Ed Sullivan Theater.

S9 · E186Catherine Keener, Mario Batali, Solomon Burke 2002-07-16

Steph/Monty and Dave play another round of "Psychic Sandwich." Later, Dave wrecks havoc during a cooking segment with New York restaurant owner Mario Batali.

S9 · E187Sarah Jessica Parker, Etta James 2002-07-17

Sarah Jessica Parker talks about her unborn child; Alan appears to be on the brink of sanity; Dave stumps the audience with a "Beach Quiz."

S9 · E188Geena Davis, Robert Plant 2002-07-18

Just for the hell of it, the annual "Late Show Holiday Quarterback Challenge" is held in the middle of July; Dave quizzes the audience with "Know Your Current Events;" Robert Plant sings "Darkness, Darkness."

S9 · E189Ted Koppel, Wendy Liebman 2002-07-19

Biff's latest stop on his tour is Washington, DC; Dave chats with "Martha Stewart" (Gerard) and her lawyer made of pine cones during CBS Mailbag; Ted Koppel shows off his impeccable comic timing, then delivers a cape to Paul for his Friday night breakdown.

S9 · E190Haley Joel Osment, Bill Scheft, Dashboard Confessional 2002-07-22

George Clarke flies a kite from a taxi; Haley Joel Osment promotes his movie, "The Country Bears;" Dashboard Confessional performs "Saints and Sailors."

S9 · E191Kristen Johnson, Kinky 2002-07-23

Rupert goes golfing; Calvert DeForest turns 81; Kristen Johnston promotes her appearance in Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" in Central Park.

S9 · E192Dana Carvey, Ben Kilham 2002-07-24

Dave chats with a "bear rehabilitator;" Dana Carvey promotes his movie "Master of Disguise;" the "Charts and Graphs" segment reveals that the contents of Ding Dongs are 50% Dings and 50% Dongs.

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