As far as late night host-guest relationships go, Regis Philbin and David Letterman share one of the more underrated bonds in history. The Late Show has tapped the Reege dozens of times over its 17-year span, usually for quiet Friday night episodes. But with zero NBC competition (and the complementary ratings surge) these days, the Reege was upgraded to a prime Thursday night spot. And after all these years, Philbin still delivered one of his most entertaining segments -- but maybe that is because Letterman ignored him the entire night. That clip, as well as the five other highlights you missed last night while crying inside your freshly-organized closets, after the jump.
6. Padding the Banks
Elizabeth Banks promoted her multi-episode arc on 30 Rock by sharing some commercial audition horror stories with David Letterman.
5. Garry Marshall's Good Luck Charm
George Lopez continued his full-stop Valentine's Day campaign by beating a heart-shaped piñata with Jennifer Garner and then welcoming Garry Marshall's longtime friend Hector Elizondo onstage to reveal just how he came to be in every single one of the director's films.
4. Olympics Art History With Stephen Colbert
In preparation for his trip to Vancouver, the Colbert Report host discussed historic Olympic art with David Ross.
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3. Lee Daniels Campaigns For Oscar
Tyler Perry may not be promoting Precious this award season but the film's director jumped onto the late night circuit last night to plug the six-time-nominated film on The Daily Show.
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2. Don Rickles In Heat
The only individuals safe from Don Rickles' rapid fire on the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson were a few Swedish audience members in the first row. Warning: You will never again will you hear the word 'spider' without shuddering.
1. Move Over Reege
Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. and Mrs. Regis Philbin.