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In his first live show since telling America that he was being extorted for $2 million—over details about his sexual relationship with staffers—David Letterman was greeted by an enthusiastic audience and said, "Did your, did your weekend just fly by?... I'll be honest with you, right now I'd give anything to be hiking in the Appalachian Mountains." His monologue (video below) was jokey, noting how he was very close to being impeached, raking his hate mail over the weekend and how usually he's shaken down for money by relatives, but at the desk he later apologized to his wife and his staff.
Referring to wife Regina Lasko, whom he married earlier this year after being together since 1986, Letterman said, "She has been horribly hurt by my behavior, and when something happens like that, if you hurt a person and it’s your responsibility, you try to fix it. And at that point, there’s only two things that can happen: either you’re going to make some progress and get it fixed, or you’re going to fall short and perhaps not get it fixed, so let me tell you folks, I got my work cut out for me.” Here's video of that apology:
Apology to his wife and staff:
Opening monologue:
The extortion plot was allegedly conceived by 48 Hours producer Robert Halderman, whose ex-girlfriend Stephanie Birkitt was a Late Show intern and one-time Letterman squeeze. Letterman also apologized to his former and current staffers, who have been bombarded by the media ever since his confession, “I’m terribly sorry that I put the staff in that position. Inadvertently, I just wasn’t thinking ahead. And, moreover, the staff here has been wonderfully supportive to me, not just through this furor, but through all the years that we’ve been on television and especially all the years here at CBS, so, again, my thanks to the staff for, once again, putting up with something stupid I’ve gotten myself involved in."
And for good measure, Letterman apologized to Sarah Palin again.
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Oh, and KISS are scheduled to perform on tomorrow's show. I wonder if Gene Simmons, another male slut, will sneak in a comment on this matter.
I love this man. I hope his wife will heal and realize he is worth the trouble. I hate infidelity but power corrupts morals. You can see his struggle. I think he loves Regina and will make it work. He has my support and prayers. He is funny and wonderful!!!! Hang in Dave. You are an awesome guy!
if you watched the very long credits last night,
you saw Stephanie Birkitt's name was on there.
She is still on Dave's payroll.
Only a matter of time before he officially separates from his wife.
She lives full time in North Westchester with the kid,
Dave lives in Soho in the loft.
He is worth minimum $200 million.
the prenup is rock solid and includes not writing a book.
Last Thursday when he was explaining the story, why did he say he did do some very dirty dirty things? Halderman wrote that in his extortion letter, but Dave seemed to be agreeing with him.
ps. any chance we can deny entrance into the country of Martin Short?
A name in the credits doesn't nesc. mean that you are actually still working on the show or being paid. My name remained in the credits for a show I worked on for two years after I left the company because nobody bothered to remove it.
My bet is they put her credit there on purpose... somebody would have to check back episodes, but it's not going to be me...
Sextortion? That's sexcellent.
There's an important lesson being taught over and over again. It speaks to men and gives them an important reason they should not cheat -- self-preservation. Forget morality or ethics; they are so 19th Century. Men, you will never find a woman who you can cheat with who will be able to keep her mouth shut. The first time she tells that BFF or writes it down in a journal, you're screwed. I know that you think you know that woman and that to you she seems like a man, capable of leading 12 separate and distinct lives, but I assure you that this is not the case at all. You can keep your love of wearing women's underwear from your best buddy without chomping at the bit to tell him, the woman you're with will be boiling over to tell at least one person. Like I said, you're screwed.
Not sure if his marriage will survive, but otherwise this storm will blow over for Dave. His ratings will probably see a bump up.
On the other hand, Halderman is the one who's life will be ruined. Talk about a plan back-firing...
I don't think he really had a "plan"...
What gives with the extra apology to Bible Spice? I guess it's just CYA for Dave.
dave is super creepy now. I mean, he was before but that was just a funny creepy. Now, he's a full blown weird uncle that you can't be left alone in a room. Of course he thanked the staff, he probably banged half of em cause they were supporting his penis inside their vaginas.
The casting couch is alive and well at CBS. Where are the sexual harassment suits?
In Dave's wardrobe.
Ba dump.