Late Show with David Letterman Season 16 Episode 195 Christina Applegate, Brendan Benson, Patton Oswalt
- August 21, 2009
In the 195th episode of the 16th season of the Late Show with David Letterman, the show welcomed actress Christina Applegate, musician Brendan Benson, and comedian Patton Oswalt as guests on the show.
Christina Applegate, who was promoting her new comedy series "Dead to Me," sat down with Letterman to talk about her character and the show's plot. They also discussed Applegate's past work, including her iconic role on "Married with Children." Later in the show, she participated in a hilarious skit with Letterman where they pretended to be dysfunctional coworkers.
Brendan Benson, a singer-songwriter and member of the band The Raconteurs, performed his song "A Whole Lot Better" from his latest album "You Were Right." Benson also chatted with Letterman about his band and his music career, which started in Detroit.
The final guest of the night was comedian Patton Oswalt, who had the crowd roaring with laughter as he performed a stand-up routine focused on his love of pop culture and his experiences as a father. Before his set, Oswalt talked with Letterman about his role in the animated comedy "The Secret Life of Pets," and the two shared a few funny anecdotes about their pets.
Throughout the episode, Letterman's trademark humor and wit were on full display as he interacted with his guests and engaged with the audience. He also took jabs at current events and joked about his own life in his opening monologue and various skits.
Overall, the 195th episode of the 16th season of the Late Show with David Letterman was an entertaining night of laughs, music, and celebrity interviews. Fans of the show and its host were not disappointed.