The latest from the blogs . . .
David Letterman: Wife Regina Lasko Demanded Public ApologyDavid Letterman isn’t just a staff f*cker but he’s also a dog for not automatically apologizing to his wife Regina Lasko for his horny behavior. ● More from: poponthepop.com
Stehanie Birkitt: NOT Banned From David Letterman Show
Stephanie used to be Dave’s assistant, but slept her way to the top and became his personal attorney. Worldwide Pants, Dave’s production company, has issued the following statement: “Stephanie is on paid leave of absence … she has not been banned from the Ed Sullivan Theatre.” ● More from: poponthepop.com
Stephanie Birkiett David Letterman August Kiss Sparked Extortion
Despite what David Letterman told his viewing audience last Thursday night, rumors are circulating that suggest the affair between former intern Stephanie Birkitt and the talk show host was still very much ON just a few months ago and may have sparked the extortion attempt. ● More from: Bitten and Bound
David Letterman is efficient
The New York Post reports David Letterman used to go on vacations with his wife, his son, and his lover at the same time. Apparently, his wife believed Stephanie Birkitt was a co-worker, friend type that must’ve been on their expensive vacation to St Barts to assist with the Late Show. ● More from: The Blemish
TiVo numbers spike with Letterman confession
Thank goodness for TiVo. If it wasn’t for its time-shifting abilities — and that of its DVR clones — audiences might not have been able to revisit David Letterman’s alleged blackmail-induced confession, or his apology about said confession four days later.
TiVo said time-shifted ratings among its users spiked 75% during the 10 minutes Letterman confessed his sexual dalliances during his Oct. 1 show. That compares to a lift of only 20% among live viewers. ● More from: hollywoodreporter.com
Letterman an excuse to talk about sex
Extortion plot provides cover for media to go wild
When David Letterman disclosed an extortion plot against him — allegedly executed by a CBS producer threatening to expose the host’s sexual escapades with “Late Show” staffers — the media was instantly filled with questions: What would happen to Letterman’s image, and ratings? Did he violate workplace policies? What motivated the suspected blackmailer? ● More from: Variety
