Late Show with David Letterman Season 9 Episode 71 Meg Ryan, Diana Krall

Meg Ryan and Diana Krall join David Letterman on the ninth season of Late Show with David Letterman for the seventy-first episode. This episode brings in a combination of fun and music with Meg Ryan as a guest on the show discussing her upcoming movie and Diana Krall's musical performance.

David Letterman kicks off the show with his usual witty jokes and amusing stories before introducing Meg Ryan. Meg Ryan is well known for her work in romantic comedies, and this time is no different. In this episode, she talks about her then upcoming movie, "Kate & Leopold," where she plays the role of Kate, who is a successful career woman living in 21st century New York, who gets magically transported back to the 19th century. Meg Ryan talks about her preparation for the role and how she enjoys working with the co-star, Hugh Jackman. She also speaks to Letterman about her experience working with director James Mangold and how this movie stood out to her from others she had done before.

Following Meg Ryan's interview, David Letterman introduces Diana Krall, who takes the stage to perform her hit song "Let's Fall in Love" on her grand piano. Her jazzy performance truly wows the audience with her soothing voice and impeccable musical talent.

The Late Show with David Letterman then returns to David Letterman's desk where he introduces another comedic segment. This time, it is a hilarious skit featuring a clip from the 1991 movie, "Silence of the Lambs." In this skit, David Letterman parodies the iconic scene where Hannibal Lecter, played by Anthony Hopkins, talks to FBI agent Clarice Starling, played by Jodie Foster, by sitting in the same cell and saying witty one-liners. This goofy skit ends with a hearty laugh from both David Letterman and the audience.

As the show continues, David Letterman brings out Meg Ryan back on stage where they play a game of guessing celebrities' paintings where Meg Ryan tries to guess who painted a few classic paintings. The game turns into a fun interactive segment where the audience plays along with some well-known paintings, and both Meg Ryan and David Letterman do their best to guess the correct answers. This segment gets everyone involved and gives a fun break from the interviews.

Closing the night, Diana Krall once again takes the stage to perform another classic jazz tune, "All or Nothing at All." The song showcases her musical abilities once again, and the audience applauds her with a standing ovation. David Letterman then closes the night with some final thoughts, thanking Meg Ryan and Diana Krall for their appearances, and reminding the audience to come back for tomorrow's show.

Overall, the ninth season of Late Show with David Letterman episode seventy-one is a fun-filled episode that combines interviews, games, and music. Meg Ryan's presence brings in her classic humor and acting charm, while Diana Krall's musical talent adds a jazzy touch to the night. David Letterman's comedic segments add additional laughs to the night, and the interactive game segment gets the audience engaged. It is a well-rounded show that keeps the audience entertained from beginning to end.