Late Show with David Letterman · SEASON 12
Jon Cryer, Chris Kentis, Renee Olstead
Episode 1 · 2004-08-23

- Talk
- Comedy
Episode overview
Dave points out that CBS is airng stock footage of a guy wresting an ostrich to compete with NBC's Olympic coverage; director Chris Kentis promotes Open Water; ""Still Standing"" star Renee Olstead performs a scorching rendition of ""Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby.""
Season 12 episodes
1. Jon Cryer, Chris Kentis, Renee Olstead2004-08-23
2. Dennis Leary, Sam Easterson2004-08-24
3. Paul Hamm, Josh Hartnett, Nick Cave2004-08-25
4. Natalie Coughlin, Carla Gugino, Gavin DeGraw2004-08-26
5. Maureen Dowd, Tom Ryan2004-08-27
6. Carly Patterson, Jeff Foxworthy, LL Cool J2004-08-30
7. Farrah Fawcett, The Clarks2004-08-31
8. John McCain, Tom Russell2004-09-01
9. Tim Russert, Snow Patrol2004-09-02
10. Jane Pauley, Greg Giraldo2004-09-03
11. National Hollerin' Champions, Neve Campbell, Keane2004-09-06
12. Regis Philbin, Hoobastank2004-09-07
13. Martin Short, Alan Jackson2004-09-08
14. Ray Romano, Avril Lavigne2004-09-09
15. Drew Barrymore, Aron Ralston2004-09-10
16. John Kerry, Green Day2004-09-20
17. Dr. Phil, Gary Sinise2004-09-21
18. Kelly Ripa, Annie Duke, Elvis Costello2004-09-22
19. Stupid Human Tricks, Rob Lowe, Mos Def2004-09-23
20. Julianne Moore, Tom Dreesen2004-09-24
21. Queen Latifah, Jack Hanna2004-09-27
22. John Goodman, Tom Waits2004-09-28
23. Joaquin Phoenix, Austin Stevens, Switchfoot2004-09-29
24. John Travolta, Tim Frisby, Pearl Jam2004-09-30
25. Richard Gere, Jason Randal2004-10-01
26. Howard Dean, Franz Ferdinand2004-10-04
27. Annette Bening, Bill O'Reilly2004-10-05
28. Jamie Foxx, Davy Rothbart2004-10-06
29. Donald Trump, Brian Binnie, Minnie Driver2004-10-07
30. Brooke Shields, Barry Sonnenfeld2004-10-08
31. Melina Kanakaredes, Paul Teutul Sr. and Paul Teutul Jr., Ben Harper and the Blind Boys of Alabama2004-10-11
32. Laura Linney, Richard Lewis, The Wallflowers and Jordan Zevon2004-10-12
33. Jennifer Lopez, Sue Johanson2004-10-13
34. Billy Crystal, Ralph Nader2004-10-14
35. Tony Danza, Emma Roberts, Brian Regan2004-10-15
36. Jimmy Carter, Brandi Chastain, John Mellencamp2004-10-18
37. Jude Law, Ricky Gervais2004-10-19
38. Sarah Michelle Gellar, Tony Kanaan, Sparta2004-10-20
39. Dustin Hoffman, Joss Stone2004-10-21
40. Amy Sedaris, Tommy Lee2004-10-22
41. Johnny Damon, Anne Heche, The Donnas2004-11-01
42. Tom Brokaw, Mischa Barton2004-11-03
43. Rosie Perez, Steven Wright2004-11-04
44. Al Franken, Kristin Bell2004-11-05
45. Tom Hanks, Nelly2004-11-08
46. Salma Hayek, Sebastian Bourdais, Jimmy Eat World2004-11-09
47. Pierce Brosnan, Nigella Lawson, Renee Fleming2004-11-10
48. Matthew Broderick, Rosario Dawson, Los Lonely Boys2004-11-11
49. Paul Reubens, Evangeline Lilly, Project Bandaloop2004-11-12
50. Jerry Seinfeld, Jamie Oliver2004-11-15
51. Nicolas Cage, Jason Alexander, Morrissey2004-11-16
52. Renee Zellweger, Chris Raxworthy2004-11-17
53. Howard Stern, Alanis Morissette2004-11-18
54. Tom Brady, Damien Fahey2004-11-19
55. Stupid Pet Tricks, Colin Farrell, The Walkmen2004-11-22
56. Kevin Spacey, Ben Roethlisberger, Streb2004-11-23
57. Whoopi Goldberg, Jason Bateman, Marilyn Manson2004-11-24
58. Natalie Portman, John Mayer2004-11-25
59. Barack Obama, Jessica Biel2004-11-26
60. Matt Damon, Lance Armstrong2004-11-29
61. Alec Baldwin, Ken Jennings2004-11-30
62. Stupid Human Tricks, Noah Wylie, Sum 412004-12-01
63. Sharon Reed, Tyra Banks, Lyle Lovett2004-12-02
64. Bonnie Hunt, Alex Zanardi2004-12-03
65. Jim Carrey, Ashanti2004-12-13
66. Cate Blanchett, Craig Ferguson, The Pixies2004-12-14
67. Adam Sandler, Sharon Ice2004-12-15
68. Kate Beckinsale, Ciara and Missy Elliot2004-12-16
69. Jeff Goldblum, Terrell Owens2004-12-17
70. Bill Murray, Kaki King2004-12-20
71. Dennis Quaid, Rusty Wallace, Kaki King2004-12-21
72. Kristin Johnson, Tom Dreesen2004-12-22
73. Regis Philbin, Jay Thomas, Darlene Love2004-12-23
74. Hilary Swank, Andy Dick, Green Day2005-01-03
75. Ethan Hawke, Maria Menounos, Alicia Keys2005-01-04
76. Kiefer Sutherland, Marv Albert, The Black Keys2005-01-05
77. Michael Keaton, Jamie Lynn Spears2005-01-06
78. Kevin Bacon, Caroline Rhea, Wilco2005-01-07
79. Samuel L. Jackson, Amy Poehler, B.B. King2005-01-10
80. Randy Johnson, Aisha Tyler, Razorlight2005-01-11
81. Rudolph Giuliani, Daniel Banks2005-01-12
82. Marge Helgenberger, Ryan Seacrest, My Chemical Romance2005-01-13
83. Amy Sedaris, Andy Kindler2005-01-14
84. Jack Hanna, Teri Polo2005-01-17
85. Ice Cube, Chris Russo, Interpol2005-01-18
86. Harvey Fierstein, Regina King, Steven Van Zandt, ... And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead2005-01-19
87. Robert Downey Jr., Nicole Richie2005-01-20
88. Jerry Lewis, Sophia Bush2005-01-21
89. Peter Lassally, Doc Severinson2005-01-31
90. Debra Messing, Peyton Manning2005-02-01
91. Patricia Heaton, John Witherspoon, Gibson/Baldwin Grammy Jazz Ensembles2005-02-02
92. Elton John, Eva Mendes2005-02-03
93. Al Franken, Matthew Fox, Nanci Griffith2005-02-04
94. Will Smith, Tom Brady2005-02-07
95. Kevin James, Aishwarya Rai, Three Doors Down2005-02-08
96. David Hyde Pierce, Howie Day2005-02-09
97. Billy Crystal, Patrick Lawler2005-02-10
98. Paris Hilton, Bill Burr2005-02-11
99. Dr. Phil, Unwritten Law2005-02-14
100. Kid Scientists, Keanu Reeves, Michael Buble2005-02-15
101. Kelly Ripa, Taye Diggs2005-02-16
102. Charlie Sheen, Tori Amos2005-02-17
103. Roseanne Barr, Rachel Weisz2005-02-18
104. Stupid Pet Tricks, Bonnie Hunt2005-02-21
105. Barbara Walters, Rachel Bilson, Kings of Leon2005-02-22
106. Michael J. Fox, Amanda Bynes2005-02-23
107. John Travolta, Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon2005-02-24
108. Ricky Gervais, Rachel Ray2005-02-25
109. The Rock, Solomon Burke2005-02-28
110. Kirstie Alley, Kathleen Edwards2005-03-01
111. Vin Diesel, Amos Lee2005-03-02
112. Dan Rather, Poppy Montgomery2005-03-03
113. Bruce Willis, Greg Giraldo2005-03-04
114. Ashton Kutcher, Al Green2005-03-14
115. Jimmy Fallon, Emily VanCamp, The Four Tops2005-03-15
116. Amanda Peet, Dean Kamazes2005-03-16
117. Sandra Bullock, Gwen Stefani2005-03-21
118. Jessica Alba, Brian Greene, Queens of the Stone Age2005-03-22
119. P. Diddy, Erika Christensen2005-03-23
120. Queen Latifah, Seth McFarlane2005-03-28
121. Britany Murphy, Bob Sarlatte, The John Butler Trio2005-03-29
122. Penelope Cruz, Sarah Vowell, Kaiser Chiefs2005-03-30
123. Denzel Washington, Faith Evans2005-03-31
124. Lisa Marie Presley, Ahmed Ibrahim, Jake Johannsen2005-04-01
125. Drew Barrymore, Charles Barkley2005-04-05
126. Show #23452005-04-06
127. Show #23462005-04-11
128. Mickey Rourke, Jason Randal2005-04-12
129. David Duchovny, Ray Lamontagne2005-04-13
130. Anthony LaPaglia, Ana Gasteyer, Mariah Carey2005-04-14
131. Kristin Chenowith, Johnny Lechner, Ludacris2005-04-15
132. Farrah Fawcett, Martin Freeman2005-04-25
133. Hank Azaria, Jeff MacGregor2005-04-26
134. Amy Sedaris, Daniel Tammet, LCD Soundsystem2005-04-27
135. Paris Hilton, Jo Frost2005-04-28
136. Teri Hatcher, Harry Hill2005-04-29
137. Martin Short, Elisha Cuthbert2005-05-02
138. Jennifer Lopez, Snoop Dogg2005-05-03
139. Orlando Bloom, Jack Hanna2005-05-04
140. Luke Wilson, Kasabian2005-05-05
141. Stupid Human Tricks, Christina Applegate, Brian Regan2005-05-06
142. Will Ferrell, Robert Plant2005-05-09
143. Helen Hunt, Tom Dreesen2005-05-10
144. Priscilla Presley, Quentin Tarantino2005-05-11
145. Billy Crystal, Garbage2005-05-12
146. Samuel L. Jackson, Sting2005-05-13
147. Ray Ramono, Dave Matthews Band2005-05-16
148. Ben Stiller, Sherry Fairchild2005-05-17
149. Chris Rock, Nicollette Sheridan2005-05-18
150. Ellen Degeneres, Hot Hot Heat2005-05-19
151. David Arquette, Gordon Ramsey2005-05-20
152. Paul Newman, Danica Patrick, Adam Savage & Jamie Hyneman2005-05-23
153. Adam Sandler, Reggie Miller, The Wallflowers2005-05-24
154. Kelly Ripa, Alexis Bledel, Ryan Adams & The Cardinals2005-05-25
155. Cedric the Entertainer, Dan Wheldon, The Black Eyed Peas2005-06-06
157. Russel Crowe, Paul Anka2005-06-08
158. Katie Holmes, The Shout Out Louds2005-06-09
159. Al Franken, Ellen Pompeo2005-06-10
160. Nicole Kidman, Foo Fighters2005-06-13
161. Show #23802005-06-14
162. Show #23812005-06-15
163. Show #23822005-06-16
164. Show #23832005-06-17
165. Show #23842005-06-20
166. Show #23852005-06-21
167. Show #23862005-06-22
168. Show #23872005-06-23
169. Show #23882005-06-24
170. Show #23892005-06-27
171. Julian McMahon/Raul Midon/Piedmont Bird Callers2005-06-28
172. Tom Brokaw/Dakota Fanning2005-06-29
173. Jennifer Connelly/Eels2005-06-30
174. Episode #12.1742005-07-01
175. Show #23942005-07-18
176. Show #23952005-07-19
177. Show #23962005-07-20
178. Show #23972005-07-21
179. Show #23982005-07-22
180. John Cusack/The All-American Rejects2005-07-25
181. Show #24002005-07-26
182. Kelly Preston/Jeff Altman/Aimee Mann2005-07-27
183. Bill Murray/Bettye LaVette2005-07-28
184. Show #24032005-07-29
185. Lance Armstrong/Michael Ian Black2005-08-01
186. Show #24052005-08-02
187. Show #24062005-08-03
188. Show #24072005-08-04
189. Show #24082005-08-05
190. Show #24092005-08-08
191. Show #24102005-08-09
192. Show #24112005-08-10
193. Show #24122005-08-11
194. Show #24132005-08-12