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4 Letterman quizzes and 50 Letterman trivia questions.
1.
  Words of Wisdom Death Match    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
"Dr. Phil's Words of Wisdom" is a popular part to Dave's show. Dave is also known for his wacky sayings. Can you tell Dave's quotes from Dr. Phil's? Remember this is merely and exhibition not a competition and for the love of God please no wagering.
Average, 20 Qns, halfthumb, Nov 09 03
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2.
  Did It Float?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The popular "Late Show" game "will it float" is now a quiz! I will name an object that appeared on the show, and all you have to do is guess if it floated or sunk. I hope you find it entertaining as well as educational!
Difficult, 10 Qns, halfthumb, May 09 03
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3.
  'Late Show' Games    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
If you watch "The Late Show Starring David Letterman" then this will be easy. Just know the correct names of the games that David and Paul play. Have fun!
Tough, 10 Qns, halfthumb, May 06 03
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4.
  "Late Show" Games Reloaded    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is the sequel to my quiz "Late Show" Games. It is Bigger and better than the first! Well not necessarily bigger, but definitely better. I will describe a game that is played on the show and you tell me what the game is called. Enjoy!
Difficult, 10 Qns, halfthumb, Sep 09 17
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Letterman Trivia Questions
1. "Anything worth doing is worth overdoing."

From Quiz Words of Wisdom Death Match

Answer: Dave

Dave believes in this because he likes to repeat jokes a lot.

2. Staff from the "Late Show" act as audience members when the audience gets to ask Dave questions.

From Quiz "Late Show" Games Reloaded

Answer: Who Asked For It?

It's sort of like the CBS Mailbag except Dave answers questions from the studio audience instead of the home viewers, which are "Late Show" staff members posing as audience members.

3. Which game is it where Dave and Paul guess whether an object will float or sink?

From Quiz 'Late Show' Games

Answer: Will It Float?

This is one of the most popular games on the show. It is usually played on Fridays.

4. "I wouldn't give your troubles to a monkey on a rock."

From Quiz Words of Wisdom Death Match

Answer: Dave

One of Dave's most favorite sayings.

5. Dave and Paul go through newspaper wedding announcements and discuss whether or not certain marriages will end in divorce.

From Quiz "Late Show" Games Reloaded

Answer: Will This Marriage Last?

They hold up pictures of the couple and just by looking at them they can tell whether or not the marriage will last. Pretty amazing isn't it?

6. What game is it where a psychic must guess the name of the sandwich that Rupert Jee will make?

From Quiz 'Late Show' Games

Answer: Psychic Sandwich

Deborah Lyn is the psychic that usually plays.

7. "You say another word, I'm gonna fine you ten thousand dollars a word."

From Quiz Words of Wisdom Death Match

Answer: Phil

I hope Phil is joking here.

8. A contestant looks at an x-ray of a celebrity's injury and tries to determine what celebrity it belongs to by asking yes or no questions to them over the phone.

From Quiz "Late Show" Games Reloaded

Answer: Celebrity X-Ray Challange

Dave's doctor Dr. Lou takes part in this game. He diagnoses the celebrity.

9. What game does Dave call America's fastest growing quiz sensation?

From Quiz 'Late Show' Games

Answer: Know Your Current Events

This game has other categories such as, "know your cuts of meat".

10. "In Hollywood, Oscar is king"

From Quiz Words of Wisdom Death Match

Answer: Dave

Dave hosted the 'Oscars' in 1995. It had mixed reviews, but I thought he was great!

11. Dave, Paul, and Rupert each call a payphone on the street and whose ever phone gets answered first wins.

From Quiz "Late Show" Games Reloaded

Answer: Payphone Trifecta

Dave is very competitive and is upset when his phone is not answered first.

12. What game does Dave call America's fastest growing music sensation?

From Quiz 'Late Show' Games

Answer: Stump the Band

Dave usually jokes that Jay Leno got the "Tonight Show", and he got "stump the band".

13. "Ninety percent of people are stupid."

From Quiz Words of Wisdom Death Match

Answer: Phil

Dr. Phil likes to make up fake statistics.

14. Dave has Regis Philbin on the phone and convinces a contestant to talk to him as long as they like, and then hang up on him.

From Quiz "Late Show" Games Reloaded

Answer: Would You Like To Hang Up On Regis?

Regis does not like this game very much.

15. What game is it where Dave asks to hear about a contestant's problems?

From Quiz 'Late Show' Games

Answer: What's Your Problem?

Dave is looking for a light problem, nothing horrific. He gives the example of breaking your shoelace as an appropriate problem for the game.

16. "The worst tempered people I have ever met were those who knew that they were wrong."

From Quiz Words of Wisdom Death Match

Answer: Dave

A good observation from Dave.

17. A mystery item is revealed and Dave and Paul try to guess what it is.

From Quiz "Late Show" Games Reloaded

Answer: What The Hell Is It?

Dave and Paul begin the game by going into a sound-proof booth while the announcer Alan Kalter tells the audience what the mystery item is. It is a complicated game and is not played very much.

18. What game is it where Paul and the band make up songs about people that are walking down the street?

From Quiz 'Late Show' Games

Answer: Pedestrian Theme Songs

Video of a pedestrian walking down the street is shown while Paul and the band make up a song about them.

19. "You're just dumber than a rock."

From Quiz Words of Wisdom Death Match

Answer: Phil

Phil says things like this to his guests when they are just not getting that their behavior is wrong.

20. A contestant must find one of the most wanted Iraqi militants that Dave mentions in the Iraqi deck of cards.

From Quiz "Late Show" Games Reloaded

Answer: The Late Show Iraqi Manhunt

The person must find the card in 30 seconds or less.

21. "You know, they don't give these shows to chimps!"

From Quiz Words of Wisdom Death Match

Answer: Dave

Dave is right, they don't give talk shows to chimps.

22. Something is placed inside the photocopier to be copied. After looking at the photocopy, Dave and Paul discuss what they think the item is.

From Quiz "Late Show" Games Reloaded

Answer: What's On The Photocopier?

The "Late Show" Models photocopy the mystery object and then hold up the paper for Dave and Paul to guess what it is.

23. What game is it where Dave and Paul debate on whether or not a person is wearing a wig?

From Quiz 'Late Show' Games

Answer: Hairpiece, Not A Hairpiece

This changed to "holiday hairpiece, not a hairpiece" during the Christmas season.

24. "I cannot sing, dance or act; what else would I be but a talk show host."

From Quiz Words of Wisdom Death Match

Answer: Dave

Dave explains his career choice.

25. Three contestants try to open a CD in 30 seconds or less. The one that can open the CD the fastest wins the game.

From Quiz "Late Show" Games Reloaded

Answer: Late Show CD Trifecta

This game came from many of Dave's complaints on how difficult it is to open CDs.

26. What game is it where Dave and Paul debate on how well certain celebrities would manage in prison?

From Quiz 'Late Show' Games

Answer: How Would They Do In Prison?

Dave says that just because a celebrity's picture is being shown does not mean that they are in prison, or on their way to prison. Dave and Paul discuss such celebrities as, Larry King, Jack Nicholson, and Dr. Phil.

27. "I would eat Cocoa Puffs if I got hungry enough."

From Quiz Words of Wisdom Death Match

Answer: Phil

I think everyone would eat Cocoa Puffs if they were hungry enough.

28. A contestant shows Dave their personal photos.

From Quiz "Late Show" Games Reloaded

Answer: May We See Your Photos Please

Dave would like the photos to be more than just their license picture.

29. What game is it where Dave and Paul discuss whether an act is something or nothing?

From Quiz 'Late Show' Games

Answer: Is This Anything? & Is This Anything

Dave calls this game his own little "Star Search". He says that America is going through one of its worst star shortages, and this game will help find stars of the future. Most acts are what you would have seen on "The Gong Show".

30. "When I was like...4th, 5th, 6th, 7th grade, I raised pigeons."

From Quiz Words of Wisdom Death Match

Answer: Phil

Dr. Phil gives us a look into his childhood. This is actually true. He has talked about his pigeons a few times before.

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