Revelations from extortion scandal may hurt David Letterman with women viewersOctober 4th, 2009 Will women viewers turn away from Letterman?NEW YORK — David Letterman should probably care what women think about him — and not just his wife. His back to back scandals this year — a crude joke about Sarah Palin's daughter and revelations through an alleged blackmail attempt by a CBS producer that Letterman had sexual relationships with "Late Show" staff members — are likely to hit his reputation hardest with women.
'Saturday Night Live' calls blackmail attempt against David Letterman 'a stupid human trick'October 4th, 2009 'SNL' zings David Letterman's difficultiesNEW YORK — Add "Saturday Night Live" to the shows making sport of David Letterman's difficulties. But in the hands of "SNL," Dave got off pretty easy.
CBS worker accused in $2M blackmail plot to expose Letterman's affairs with employeesOctober 2nd, 2009 CBS worker arrested in Letterman blackmail plotNEW YORK — A CBS News employee is accused of trying to extort $2 million from David Letterman, forcing the late-night host to admit in an extraordinary monologue before millions of viewers that he had sexual relationships with female employees. Letterman said that "this whole thing has been quite scary." But he mixed in jokes while outlining what had happened to him, seeming to confuse a laughing audience at Thursday's taping about whether the story was true.
Letterman admits sex with employees after CBS worker is accused of $2M blackmail plotOctober 2nd, 2009 Letterman admits having sex with female employeesNEW YORK — A CBS News employee is accused of trying to extort $2 million from David Letterman, forcing the late-night host to admit in an extraordinary monologue before millions of viewers that he had sexual relationships with female employees. Letterman said that "this whole thing has been quite scary." But he mixed in jokes while outlining what had happened to him, seeming to confuse a laughing audience at Thursday's taping about whether the story was true.
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.
Letterman blackmailed over affairs with female colleaguesOctober 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Talkshow veteran David Letterman testified in front of a New York grand jury after becoming a victim of an extortion plot over his sexual affairs with his female staff members. Contactmusic.com reports that the "Late Show" host revealed to his studio audience during the live taping of Thursday's show that he had been targeted by an unknown individual who had details of intimate relations he had had with female employees.
Letterman, target of alleged extortion plot, creates brilliant, unsettling hour of TVOctober 2nd, 2009 Letterman creates brilliant hour of TV from woesLOS ANGELES — It was business as usual for David Letterman and CBS' "Late Show." The band played. The host, dapper as always in a well-tailored suit, recited his monologue; some jokes hit, some missed.
DA: CBS News employee indicted in NYC in plot to extort $2M from David LettermanOctober 2nd, 2009 CBS employee charged with Letterman extortion plotNEW YORK — A CBS News employee has been indicted in an extortion plot against David Letterman, who was forced to acknowledge sexual relationships with female staffers on his show after the man tried to blackmail him for $2 million, the Manhattan district attorney said Friday. Robert J. "Joe" Halderman, a producer for the true-crime show "48 Hours," was arrested Thursday and indicted on one count of attempted first-degree grand larceny, punishable from five to 15 years upon conviction, District Attorney Robert Morgenthau said.
Letterman admits affairs with employees after CBS worker is accused of $2M blackmail plotOctober 2nd, 2009 Letterman admits affairs after report of blackmailNEW YORK — A CBS News employee is accused of trying to extort $2 million from David Letterman, forcing the late-night host to admit in an extraordinary monologue before millions of viewers that he had sexual relationships with female employees. Letterman said that "this whole thing has been quite scary." But he mixed in jokes while outlining what had happened to him, seeming to confuse a laughing audience at Thursday's taping about whether the story was true.
David Letterman target of $2M extortion plot over flings with female employeesOctober 2nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - American TV host David Letterman stunned his fans on Thursday by revealing on his late night talk show that someone tried to extort him over "sexual relationships" he had with female employees. "This morning, I did something I've never done in my life.
Letterman admits affairs, says he was targeted by extortionist who CBS says works at networkOctober 2nd, 2009 Letterman's affairs at center of extortion arrestA CBS News employee is under arrest for trying to extort $2 million from David Letterman, forcing the late-night host to admit in an extraordinary monologue before millions of viewers that he had sexual relationships with female employees. Letterman said that "this whole thing has been quite scary." But he mixed in jokes while outlining what had happened to him, seeming to confuse a laughing audience at Thursday's taping about whether the story was true.
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.
Letterman admits affairs with female staffers, says he was targeted by extortionistOctober 1st, 2009 Letterman admits affairs, claims extortionLate-night host David Letterman acknowledged on Thursday's show that he had sexual relationships with female employees and that someone tried to extort $2 million from him over the affairs. CBS says an employee has been charged with attempted grand larceny in the case.
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.
Julia Roberts grills David Letterman on his secret marriageJune 11th, 2009 WASHINGTON - American TV host David Letterman was grilled about his secret March 19 marriage to Regina Lasko by actress Julia Roberts on the June 9 Late Show. Roberts, 41, started the conversation on the topic by teasing Letterman, 62, on what had prompted him to tie the knot.
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