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.
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.
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.
Manhattan DA's office used undercover sting to stop Letterman blackmail plotOctober 2nd, 2009 Manhattan DA used sting to stop Letterman plotNEW YORK — A CBS News employee has been indicted in an alleged blackmail plot against David Letterman. Manhattan District Attorney Robert Morgenthau announced the indictment Friday against Robert "Joe" Halderman.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Sarah Palin says David Letterman owes women an apologyJune 12th, 2009 Palin: Letterman owes women an apology
NEW YORK — Sarah Palin says David Letterman owes an apology to young women across the country for his joke about her daughter. The Alaska governor appeared on NBC's "Today" show Friday, continuing a feud with Letterman over his joke that Palin's daughter got "knocked up" by Alex Rodriguez during their recent trip to New York.
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.