David Letterman, Not Just the Late Show Host

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Letterman's first marriage was to his college sweetheart, Michelle Cook. They were married from 1969 to 1977.

From 1978 to 1988 he was involved with Merrill Markoe, a talented writer for the Late Show.

He subsequently began dating Regina Lasko, also a Late Show staffer, in 1986 and after 23 years together, Letterman and Lasko finally tied the knot. The ceremony took place on March 19, 2009 at the Teton County Courthouse in Choteau, Montana.

In October of 2009 it was brought to light that Letterman had been involved in at least two affairs during his relationship with Lasko but prior to their marriage.

Robert Halderman, a TV producer and boyfriend of Stephanie Birkitt, a former Late Show employee, was charged with trying to extort $2 million from David Letterman by threatening to disclose information contained in Miss Birkitt's diary. The diary revealed details of an affair that she and Letterman had conducted. (Halderman eventually pleaded guilty to the charges and served 4 of his 6 month prison sentence.)

That same October Letterman made a public apology to his wife during taping of the Late Show. The question still remained as to whether or not Lasko, who was terribly hurt by her husband's scandalous behavior, would divorce Letterman.

After two years Letterman and Lasko are still together.
Letterman Working on Marriage , Courtesy People.com

Harry Joseph Letterman was born November 3, 2003 to Letterman and Regina Lasko and was named after Letterman's father, Harry Joseph Letterman.

Harry is Letterman's pride and joy and has clearly has changed Letterman's life. After the birth of his son, Letterman became gentler and speaks softly and affectionately about his son on and off the show.

Letterman and his family maintain a private life style; as private as can be when one has reached such a high level of celebrity. Very few photos are available of his adorable son; the family prefers it that way.

Critic Ken Tucker was quoted as saying that David Letterman is probably the best talk-show host ever . He feels a real connection to people."

After a checkered career as weatherman, game show host, TV announcer, radio show host, stand-up comic, and TV writer, Letterman went on to make frequent appearances on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. This was followed by an unsuccessful attempt at hosting his own show.

"If at first you don't succeed". NBC decided to give Letterman another shot with "Late Night with David Letterman" . Bingo.

It seemed likely after a hugely successful decade of comedy and amassing of fans that Letterman would be the successor to Johnny Carson when he left The Tonight Show. The role went to Jay Leno.

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In 1993 Letterman migrated over to CBS who gave him top billing in the same spot at 11:30 p.m. He has been entertaining audiences with tongue-in-cheek humor ever since.
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