If it seems like David Letterman's fellow comedians have let him off the hook in the wake of his recent sex-with-staffers confession, they have, agrees Bill Maher. [Read More]

Rob Burnett, executive producer of "Late Show with David Letterman," is defending the program's treatment of women after the National Organization for Women complained that Letterman's relationship with female staffers created a "toxic environment." In a letter of response to NOW, released today by the organization, Burnett said that the show has long taken seriously the issue of respect for women in the workplace. "As an employee of David Letterman's since 1985, I have personally found the work... [Read More]

I wrote for "Late Night with David Letterman," the 12:30 a.m. NBC version of his show, for seven years, so when the sex scandal — extortion plot? ratings boost? — broke, I took a personal interest, as did some of my former co-workers: the e-mail flew. Our general consensus was that Dave's actions were no doubt deeply wounding to his wife and others close to him, but that he did not victimize his paramours: he was Bill Clinton, not Roman Polanski. Did we overlook other unfortunate consequence... [Read More]

Conan may be fake feuding with Newark Mayor , but plenty of his predecessors have feuded with fellow comics for real. What happens when two funny and fiery people fight? Readers vote on the top comedy feuds of all time. [Read More]

ome people might think that David Letterman should have just shut up about his personal problems, whether because it's a legal issue against the CBS News producer who allegedly blackmailed him or because it's unfair to the women who work for him, or because it merely creeps you out. But this is Letterman's job. He's always been a private guy outside of the show, though he's had to deal with legalities and health issues in the past and known well enough how to joke about it on the air. Monday nig... [Read More]

This was what David Letterman told his live studio audience and viewers on Thursday night's program about the man who attempted to extort him for $2 million over his secret affairs with women who worked for him at Late Show with David Letterman (audience reactions are in italics). Will update with video if/when CBS makes it available. [Read More]

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 was made aware of an ongoing police investigation involving David Letterman and an employee at "48 Hours," who was subsequently arrested yesterday on charges of attempted grand larceny in the first degree. [Read More]

Talk host David Letterman said Thursday that he was the victim of a $2-million extortion attempt related to his sexual relationships with staffers on CBS' "The Late Show." During a taping for tonight's broadcast, Letterman told viewers that three weeks ago he was approached by a person who claimed to have information about the host's affairs with female staff members. This person, Letterman said, threatened to expose the relationships unless payment of $2 million was received. The CBS star appro... [Read More]

Malaysia has banned Sacha Baron Cohen's Bruno movie. Although the country's government-controlled National Film Censorship Board gave no reason for rejecting the film, it is likely to be for its sexually explicit scenes and vulgar language. Bruno has also been prohibited in the Ukraine, Lebanon and Bahamas. [Read More]

There's a new regime in town. Time for them to step up and show us what they've got in mind for the latest iteration of SNL. [Read More]