Report: Letterman regrets last week’s revelation, apologizes to wife on tonight’s show
posted at 5:26 pm on October 5, 2009 by Allahpundit
Yet another way in which Dave is like Mark Sanford: Neither one knows when to stop talking.
Audience member Tracy Frye, of Dallas, Texas told RadarOnline.com: “David apologized to his wife and his colleagues at Worldwide Pants. He said he didn’t really think through what he said on-air last week and how it would affect his co-workers.” He also apologized because he now realized that people would speculate he was involved with women on the show with whom he had no sexual relationship.
According to Frye, “He made a direct apology to his wife and said: ‘I have a lot of work to do’. “I think he was being sincere.”
“I think he was being sincere.” So I guess this means the genius PR move of telling the world what he’d done before the papers had published a word of it wasn’t so genius? And if he was going to apologize to his wife publicly, why didn’t he do it last week? All this is going to do is fuel more speculation, that maybe he was messing around more recently than we’ve been led to believe and this is his way of getting out in front of the next set of revelations. Hey, Dave? Shhhhhh.
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Palin on the NY Times Best Seller list douche.
RobCon on October 5, 2009 at 5:28 PM
Go do THAT work somewhere else…
Khun Joe on October 5, 2009 at 5:28 PM
I hope his kids throw rocks at him.
RobCon on October 5, 2009 at 5:29 PM
lol
Don’t tell him to Shhhh.
It’s more fun watching him squirm and make a complete fool of himself.
I can’t wait until more details come out. Because I like to see people pay for being jackasses.
bridgetown on October 5, 2009 at 5:29 PM
A late-night Letterman soap opera.
I guess since the whole comedy angle was an epic fail, and the creepy obsequious Obama-worship market was already cornered far better by MSNBC, it doesn’t hurt to try this.
notropis on October 5, 2009 at 5:29 PM
If you stick it in everything, eventually eveything is going to stick it to you.
upinak on October 5, 2009 at 5:30 PM
What does this sleaze have to do to get fired?
RobCon on October 5, 2009 at 5:30 PM
His show is becoming a long-running episode of Jerry Springer. Good thing I stopped watching 10 years ago.
AUINSC on October 5, 2009 at 5:31 PM
Ugh, he is such an unattractive, creepy sod – did not think there was enough alcohol in the world to convince any woman with a moderate IQ level to sleep with him.
IC on October 5, 2009 at 5:31 PM
not licking O butt?
upinak on October 5, 2009 at 5:31 PM
Slooooooow day.
Bishop on October 5, 2009 at 5:31 PM
Yes, a real maroon.
Dhuka on October 5, 2009 at 5:32 PM
Yes, but will it float?
Laura in Maryland on October 5, 2009 at 5:32 PM
He’s a sociopath , he don’t understand how it effects other people.
the_nile on October 5, 2009 at 5:32 PM
Hey, where is that pompus 1950′s steno pool of good girls who keep their mouth shut and do what they are told known as the National Organization of Women?
RobCon on October 5, 2009 at 5:33 PM
Bill Paxton doesn’t forgive easily.
lorien1973 on October 5, 2009 at 5:33 PM
Report: Letter abandons shovel for excavator to quickly dig hole deeper.
WashJeff on October 5, 2009 at 5:33 PM
Letterman is an ass. What a jerk. He must love the attention to bring this up again and humiliate his family.
cubachi on October 5, 2009 at 5:33 PM
like a turd in a punch bowl, these are the floaters of our lives!
upinak on October 5, 2009 at 5:33 PM
I would rather see CBS *not* fire him with the result that CBS sinks ever further into money losing craptastic insignificance as the audience slowly drifts away. Big picture, people big picture.
WWS on October 5, 2009 at 5:34 PM
must be part of the right wing conspiracy.
Phoenician on October 5, 2009 at 5:34 PM
Well Dave, time to start apologizing to all those people you were so mean and condescending towards. Turns out you were just as bad if not worse than everyone I can think of that you insulted over the years.
Guardian on October 5, 2009 at 5:34 PM
No, I think the private bedroom above the set made people think that…
No, he was NOT being sincere. He didn’t do this off-the-cuff. He planned this as part of the “genius” PR move. Unfortunately, it backfired (because he got too detailed) so now he has to be “all sincere” about this.
This, however, takes the cake:
Wasn’t this the same man who, last week, said “I won’t release the names of the women I slept with, they’re free to tell you themselves”.
Uh-huh… yeah, didn’t realize people would “speculate” my butt… Just caring about his employees…
Skywise on October 5, 2009 at 5:36 PM
This week on Dave’s of Our Lives.
ronsfi on October 5, 2009 at 5:36 PM
This is pretty lame coming from a man in the catbird seat. I would be willing to bet he has a prenup from his bride and non-disclosures from his employees. The only place he is probably vulnerable is child support. I hate to be cynical but ratings are the only thing that motivates this clown.
Cindy Munford on October 5, 2009 at 5:36 PM
Tomorrow night:
“Top 10 Likely Staffers The Boss Is Still Porking”
Cicero43 on October 5, 2009 at 5:37 PM
This puts a whole new spin on his dissing of the Palin kids.
Dave, you should have retired after The Mary Tyler Moore Show.
PappaMac on October 5, 2009 at 5:37 PM
With some women, money and status are aphrodisiacs. Dave has a lot of both.
Allah might be right that Dave is self destructing like Sanford. The difference is that this is helping Dave in the ratings game so far, a game that he almost never won when competing with Leno. What Dave is doing may involve some calculation and desire to exploit his own scandal.
dedalus on October 5, 2009 at 5:38 PM
Only been 4 months. He’s probably lookin’ for a divorce.
lorien1973 on October 5, 2009 at 5:38 PM
I think Bloomberg should run him out of town on a rail for polluting mid-town.
tim c on October 5, 2009 at 5:39 PM
creep
frizzbee on October 5, 2009 at 5:39 PM
uh huh
drjohn on October 5, 2009 at 5:39 PM
Couldn’t happen to a nicer guy and I wish for him more of the same. He deserves it. I’ll be sure to watch him as much as I don’t watch him now.
Rod on October 5, 2009 at 5:39 PM
Who’s David Letterman?
Cody Baker on October 5, 2009 at 5:40 PM
I’d think he’s “apologizing” still because his core audience (any network core audience except sports: women), is turning against him a-la Polanski, who still sits in a Zurich prison while all his Hollywood buds went home over the weekend.
Marcus on October 5, 2009 at 5:40 PM
Like, who cares Dude.
Juno77 on October 5, 2009 at 5:41 PM
The question is… will it float?
I’m also wondering if Mujibur and Sirajul got any sloppy seconds? Perhaps Biff got to hold the boom mic during a taping session?
GLENN BECK!
I.M. Shatner on October 5, 2009 at 5:41 PM
Go away.
JammieWearingFool on October 5, 2009 at 5:41 PM
Correct me if I’m wrong here …
But if some lowly network executive at the network was discovered to have had several sexual relationships with women he supervised – wouldn’t those guys be disciplined? Repremanded? Fired? Think about where YOU work. What if your boss was discoved to have slept with several employees that he supervises. Wouldn’t there be hell to pay for that?
But Dave Letterman – big bad elitist Dave Letterman – can not only get away with it – but he can crack jokes about it too?
And keep his job?
WHATSUPWITHTHAT??
HondaV65 on October 5, 2009 at 5:41 PM
The Palin jokes will continue, so enjoy.
It’s the least Letterman can do for people that tried to get him fired and cheered on an extortionist.
Moesart on October 5, 2009 at 5:41 PM
There are plenty of sluts out there. And doing it with the boss usually lands them in a better position. Pardon the pun.
bridgetown on October 5, 2009 at 5:41 PM
Why doesn’t Dave just ask Obama to come back on the show…?
Seven Percent Solution on October 5, 2009 at 5:43 PM
If a promotion and a big raise didn’t come with those staffers’ rolls in the hay with this skanky old guy, then…ewww, ick, what were they thinking? The guy just reeks of dust and decay. It’s like “A Rose for Emily”…only it’s Dave. And there’s no rose.
Rational Thought on October 5, 2009 at 5:43 PM
GLENN BECK!
I.M. Shatner on October 5, 2009 at 5:44 PM
LOL! *gag*
Laura in Maryland on October 5, 2009 at 5:44 PM
Letterman sure has a way with the ladies, doesn’t he?
Now, if Palin shows up on his dismal show, she would be helping him.
What’s the over/under on his retirement?
EMD on October 5, 2009 at 5:44 PM
No, no. Keep digging there Letterman.
ThePrez on October 5, 2009 at 5:44 PM
As far as David Letterman goes, to say the guy has even a molecule of sincerity in him is like putting white paint on a dog turd. No matter how nice and clean it looks on the outside, inside it is still fecal matter and it still stinks.
pilamaye on October 5, 2009 at 5:45 PM
I must have missed the part where he apologizes to all of the small farm animals.
Dave pines for the old days when men were men and sheep were nervous.
turfmann on October 5, 2009 at 5:45 PM
As I said before, if the Republic is going down I want my authentic bread and circus.
Lions, gladiators, three headed dwarves…not this
I kid (I think).
SteveMG on October 5, 2009 at 5:47 PM
His only way out is to book John Edwards, Meghan McCain, Levi Johnston, and The Dave Matthews Band on the same night.
Blockbuster ratings. Show saved!
I.M. Shatner on October 5, 2009 at 5:48 PM
“… he didn’t really think …”
Um, it appears that has been a long time hobby for him.
Dusty on October 5, 2009 at 5:48 PM
Poor baby.
Johan Klaus on October 5, 2009 at 5:48 PM
It could be that Dave is the President and majority shareholder of Worldwide Pants and he isn’t going to reprimand or fire himself. If the women were CBS employees that could be an issue.
dedalus on October 5, 2009 at 5:49 PM
I was under the impression he had not stopped messing around. I thought the latests apology was to mitigate damages when he gets sued by his staff for implying that he was porking them all and the wife was thrown in for credibility.
Blake on October 5, 2009 at 5:49 PM
I hear it has something to do with the things he can do with that big gap between his two front teeth.
Rod on October 5, 2009 at 5:49 PM
I’ve tried very hard not to comment on this, or judge Letterman, but it’s exceedingly hard to not say at the very least, maybe it’s time to retire, Dave.
The mere fact that you can trash some, while living some of the bad behavior you thrust judgement on others for, makes you the ultimate, in hypocrites. I now wonder….was your interest in making the joke against the wrong Palin girl, because you had an eye on her, for your own use?
I haven’t watched Letterman in years, nor will I in the future, but I sure question if he’s always been, or just now becoming, a dirty old man, who uses his position, to manipulate those around him. True to his liberal, socialist ideologies.
capejasmine on October 5, 2009 at 5:50 PM
You know what I think would be a nice way to clear the air on his show?
Do more jokes about Alex Roidriguez knocking up Sara Palin’s underage daughter in the middle of Yankee Stadium.
That was classic.
Good Lt on October 5, 2009 at 5:50 PM
Palin > Letterman
faraway on October 5, 2009 at 5:52 PM
It couldn’t happen to a nicer guy. This is better than Jerry Lawler slapping Andy Kaufman out of his chair.
kingsjester on October 5, 2009 at 5:52 PM
Sarah was right again. There is much more to this story that we haven’t heard yet. It is going to get worse.
BetseyRoss on October 5, 2009 at 5:53 PM
Me thinks Dave is nasty.
txag92 on October 5, 2009 at 5:53 PM
Politico article upcoming: “GOP rooting against Letterman”
faraway on October 5, 2009 at 5:53 PM
Who wants to be Letterman staff now..
the_nile on October 5, 2009 at 5:54 PM
I don’t know if the adjective “skanky” is supposed to apply to men, but it certainly seems to accurately describe Letterman.
notropis on October 5, 2009 at 5:55 PM
He needs to apologize to all those employees who didn’t get promotions, who were passed over for parts in the show, who just figured out why Girl X got the office with the window. Those are the people who can take him down.
Ronnie on October 5, 2009 at 5:55 PM
Last week we found out Dave was a pervert.
This week we find out Dave is a serial pervert.
He has no remorse or shame.
He only apologized because he had been caught.
Makes the context behind the Palin jokes come into focus.
He dreams about her…..and her daughters…..
rukiddingme on October 5, 2009 at 5:55 PM
Sexual Harassment
Letterman is toast
faraway on October 5, 2009 at 5:57 PM
David Letterman and Roman Polansky: lauded heroes of the left, to be treated with a different set of standards reserved ONLY for the “elite”…
WHO ELSE could get away with this crap?
Khun Joe on October 5, 2009 at 5:57 PM
I e-mailed HA about the “David Letterman has secret bedroom at work” story today, but they have not run it yet.
Yes indeed it does get worse….
pseudonominus on October 5, 2009 at 5:57 PM
I believe that was a headline yesterday.
Ronnie on October 5, 2009 at 5:59 PM
TOP TEN WAYS DAVID LETTERMAN SEDUCES YOUNGER STAFFERS:
10. Promises to get them an autographed picture of the late Larry “Bud” Mellman.
9. Insists he would never tell anyone that they slept with him, ~ever, ever, ever!
8. Tells them of unusual birthmark on his little Dave that looks amazingly like “Commander In Chief Obama”.
7. Guarantees that any pet they enter into Stupid Pet Tricks
will win a lifetime supply of flea dip.
6. Will pay to prevent them from being “punished” with anything (to use the President’s terminology).
5. Reveals the dark, obscure relationship between Skitch and Biff Henderson.
4. Will provide his own laugh track sound effects.
3. Still-in-box Betamax video player.
2. Gushes that their arms are lovelier than Michelle Obama’s
and the Number One Way David Letterman seduces younger staffers:
1. “Is your last name Palin?”
profitsbeard on October 5, 2009 at 6:02 PM
An emotionally stable person might be able to navigate this.
Letterman doesn’t stand a chance.
Jim Treacher on October 5, 2009 at 6:02 PM
LMFAO secret bedroom aka the “Bunker” is now being reported.
Oh I have a feeling that little ole’ Dave is going to be found with a freaky lifestyle.
upinak on October 5, 2009 at 6:05 PM
Dude, TMI on the Mole.
upinak on October 5, 2009 at 6:06 PM
Classic! Best post oi the day! It will be tough to “top” your list!
Khun Joe on October 5, 2009 at 6:07 PM
Keep digging Dave, the hole is not deep enough!
GarandFan on October 5, 2009 at 6:08 PM
Why is this vile, perverted old bastard still on the air? He’s completely disgusting. He’s got to go and go now.
Dino64 on October 5, 2009 at 6:08 PM
Maybe he can bring on Jimmy Swaggert to read the TOP TEN WAYS OF SAYING “I HAVE SINNED ANF I HAVE FAILED YOU!!!” AND SOUND CONVINCING!
pilamaye on October 5, 2009 at 6:09 PM
Letterman is an old deviant. He is with a network where they match eachother. Sexual harrasment is ok in Hollywood apparently.
seven on October 5, 2009 at 6:09 PM
Letterman is qualified to co-star with Olby on lefty MSNBC.
jediwebdude on October 5, 2009 at 6:10 PM
CNN reporter says he even apologizes to Palin. As much as I can’t stand the guy I am going to have to watch to see it to believe it.
KBird on October 5, 2009 at 6:10 PM
Bottom line in Jukin’s book, if a person can not keep their word in marriage, they sure as hell can’t keep their word on any other matter.
jukin on October 5, 2009 at 6:10 PM
Epic snore.
rbj on October 5, 2009 at 6:11 PM
;^)
A mole and a shrew.
What a duo!
(Although I was thinking more of a Gorbachev-like stain…)
profitsbeard on October 5, 2009 at 6:14 PM
If CBS sends out a couple of lions to maul Lettermann to death during the show, wake me.
Then we’ll know…
Otherwise, is there a game on ESPN?
Yes, I’m fixated on the bread and circus metaphor.
SteveMG on October 5, 2009 at 6:14 PM
By the comments I can sort of tell not to many of us here watch Letteran…I never have…had his number a long time ao…but…his hatefilled leftist audience won’t give a da*n about this..they eat this stuff up…they live for this cr*p…
CCRWM on October 5, 2009 at 6:14 PM
That doesn’t make a woman a whore. Guys like Letterman take care of that.
jay12 on October 5, 2009 at 6:15 PM
And Conan is afraid to joke about this?
Hey, I thought comedians found this stuff so funny…they had a ball with Rush’s drug problems, Craigs foot tapping, Foley folly’s…the comedians should be having a hay day with this kind of stuff…only Leno has been brave enough to tell a joke or two…
So you think a 13 year old girl, daughter of a Governor, is more funny then this???
right2bright on October 5, 2009 at 6:15 PM
(Uncomfortable) Bumper Music We’d Like to Hear on the Letterman Show:
Lay Lady Lay
Got to Hit Me with Your Best Shot
Gun Powder and Lead
Before He Cheats
It’s a Cheatin’ Situation
Lyin’ Eyes
Cheater, Cheater
I Heard it Through the Grapevine
Kerosene
The Thunder Rolls
Should’ve Said No
TXUS on October 5, 2009 at 6:16 PM
He’s not a politician. He should have never addressed this period and left it between him and his wife and the police.
Spathi on October 5, 2009 at 6:18 PM
What’s that old joke about approaching a women in a bar for a week in Paris, and she says yes, and then he says let’s go upstairs, spend the night and see if we are “compatible”…she states “what kind of girl do you think I am?”
He says, “We have already established that, now we are negotiating”…
Letterman was negotiating…
right2bright on October 5, 2009 at 6:19 PM
Translation: ‘I want to hold on to my job so I can be Odumbo’s court jester and slime Sarah Palin.’
Dr. Carlo Lombardi on October 5, 2009 at 6:20 PM
You can start by apologizing to our Nation for demeaning, insulting, denegrating and attempting to ruin the reputation of an innocent 13 year old girl on Effed up TV show. And while you’re at it, apologize to her Mother.
God has a sense of humor David. And now you’re the subject of his humor and his scorn. Enjoy your quick slide into the abyss of has beens.
Key West Reader on October 5, 2009 at 6:21 PM
I’d like to see his mom back on the show. And give him a good old fashioned dope slap.
rbj on October 5, 2009 at 6:21 PM
Levin is ripping Mark McKinnon a new one.
Blake on October 5, 2009 at 6:22 PM
I’m sure most of his conquests were up and coming nothings. So therefore I nominate what they must have felt like when laying underneath him with his loose skin and his old knarly bawls:
“I Shaved My Legs for This?”
Key West Reader on October 5, 2009 at 6:22 PM
Letterman’s perverse nature is coming more out now, after his projecting couched fantasy of raping Sarah Palin’s daughters.
While I can’t say with definitude he wanted to bang those young girls, this new revelation tells me the thought might have been there.
But hey! He’s a celeb! Let’s let him off and give him both Palin’s daughters and every other girl Polanski might tell him is also ‘hot’.
Romie and Davie seem to go well together.
Liam on October 5, 2009 at 6:22 PM
If the girl wants to know a guy’s net worth, which beach his summer home is on, or which hedge fund he works for she’s a whore. NY is filled with thousands of them who never met Letterman.
dedalus on October 5, 2009 at 6:23 PM
Watched the other guy’s lawyer on OhHorrible’s show last night and he made some good points. There has to be more to this than what we have heard. Who the heck is going to take a check for extortion?
I think the lawyer took a shot across Letterman’s bow last night, letting him know this ain’t gonna be pretty.
joedoe on October 5, 2009 at 6:24 PM
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