Letterman's gal carried on steamy affair even after moving in with beauOctober 7th, 2009 NEW YORK - Stephanie Birkitt reportedly continued a steamy affair with her boss David Letterman even after moving in with her CBS-producer boyfriend. The former "Late Show" staffer allegedly revealed in her diary that she and the comedian continued having sexual relations while her beau Robert "Joe" Halderman, stayed home in Connecticut.
Letterman Apologises To His WifeOctober 5th, 2009 Disgraced U.S. chat show host DAVID LETTERMAN has publicly apologised to his wife for cheating on her before they were married.
Accused Tv Producer's Lawyer 'letterman Is A Master Manipulator'October 5th, 2009 DAVID LETTERMAN is a "master manipulator" according to a lawyer representing the producer accused of trying to extort $2 million (GBP1.3 million) from the talk show host. Letterman revealed during his late night show on Thursday (01Oct09) that he had been blackmailed over his sexual affairs with several female members of staff.
Craig Ferguson defends Letterman, his boss, saying he wants his entertainers 'dangerous'October 5th, 2009 Craig Ferguson defends Letterman, his bossNEW YORK — Of all of those reacting to David Letterman's situation, Craig Ferguson had a unique perspective. As the host of the "Late Late Show" on CBS, he follows Letterman's "Late Show." Letterman also is his boss, since Letterman's production company, Worldwide Pants, produces the "Late Late Show."
Yet it's Ferguson's job to make fun of the biggest news stories of the day.
Producer Pleads Not Guilty To Blackmailing LettermanOctober 2nd, 2009 A U.S. TV news producer has pleaded not guilty to charges of blackmailing late-show host DAVID LETTERMAN. Robert Halderman has been charged with attempted first degree grand larceny after allegedly threatening to expose Letterman's affairs with employees unless the TV titan paid $2 million (£1.3 million) to silence him.
CBS says '48 Hours' staffer charged with attempted grand larceny in Letterman caseOctober 1st, 2009 CBS: '48 Hours' staffer charged in Letterman caseNEW YORK — CBS says an employee has been charged with attempted grand larceny in an investigation involving "Late Show" host David Letterman, who has acknowledged that he had sexual relationships with female employees and that someone tried to extort $2 million from him over the affairs. CBS says the employee worked on "48 Hours" and has been suspended pending the results of the investigation.
Letterman says he was target of extortion attempt over relationships with female staffersOctober 1st, 2009 Letterman says he was target of extortion attemptLOS ANGELES — David Letterman acknowledged on Thursday's show that he had sexual relationships with female employees and that someone tried to extort him over the affairs. During the taping of his CBS late-night show in New York, Letterman discussed receiving a threat to either pay $2 million or risk the relationships being made public.
Tony Blair hopping the pond next week for his first appearance on Letterman's showSeptember 2nd, 2009 Britain's Blair hopping the pond for LettermanNEW YORK — Tony Blair is set for his first appearance on David Letterman's "Late Show."
CBS says the former British prime minister will visit the late-night host on Tuesday for his first appearance on the show. He's likely to talk about his current projects, including pushing for peace with Palestinians and seeking a climate change agreement.
Startling changes happening in late-night TV landscapeJuly 17th, 2009 Big Letterman win in late-nightNEW YORK — There are some startling changes in late-night TV ratings. David Letterman whipped Conan O'Brien last week by 800,000 viewers.
New king of late-night TV? Letterman eclipses Conan in weekly Nielsen ratingsJuly 17th, 2009 Big Letterman win in weekly late-night ratingsNEW YORK — There could be a new king emerging in late-night television. David Letterman's CBS "Late Show" whipped NBC's "Tonight" show with Conan O'Brien in the ratings last week by nearly 800,000 viewers, according to Nielsen Media Research.
Letterman beats 'Tonight,' the first 'Late Show' win with all-new programs since 2005June 25th, 2009 Letterman's 'Late Show' beats the 'Tonight Show'NEW YORK — Nielsen Media Research says the "Late Show With David Letterman" beat the "Tonight Show" last week — the first time in more than three years. Letterman scored a weeklong average of 3.46 million viewers, edging out the 3.32 million viewers who watched NBC's "Tonight Show," hosted by Conan O'Brien.
Sarah Palin accepts David Letterman's apology for joke about her daughterJune 16th, 2009 Sarah Palin accepts David Letterman's apologyNEW YORK — Sarah Palin says she accepts David Letterman's apology. The Alaska governor says she hopes the apology, made by Letterman on his CBS late-night show, will help change attitudes about men who joke about the sexual exploitation of young girls.
David Letterman explains and apologizes (again) for Palin joke on Monday's 'Late Show'June 16th, 2009 Letterman apologizes again for 'bad' Palin jokeNEW YORK — David Letterman said his joke about Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's daughter was a lousy joke, no matter how you cut it, and he's sorry.
Nash to serve as correspondent for 'Late Show with David Letterman' at Game 3 of NBA finalsJune 9th, 2009 Steve Nash to report on NBA finals for LettermanNEW YORK — Steve Nash has a new job during his offseason. The two-time NBA MVP will serve as a correspondent for CBS's "Late Show with David Letterman" at Game 3 of the NBA finals Tuesday in Orlando, Fla.
Robin Williams jokes about his recent heart surgery on Late Show with David LettermanMay 14th, 2009 Robin Williams jokes about his heart surgeryNEW YORK — Robin Williams, who had heart surgery eight weeks ago, says he and David Letterman "are now brotherhood of the zipper chests."
Williams, appearing on CBS' "Late Show with David Letterman" scheduled to air Wednesday, was referring to Letterman's quintuple bypass heart surgery in 2000. It was the 57-year-old actor's first interview since surgery that replaced an aortic valve.