Adultery, even that of celebs like Letterman and Edwards, is a commonplace. But sex with underage girls is a crime
By Gene Lyons Oct 8, 2009
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A former writer for the show dishes on working with Letterman and calls for him to hire women writers
By Tracy Clark-Flory
October 27, 2009
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The "Late Show With David Letterman" writer talks about the funniest moments on the show and the art of a good joke
August 3, 2009
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Rod Blagojevich may have been removed from office just last week, but "Late Show" host David Letterman didn't show any mercy.
By Alex Koppelman
February 4, 2009
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A new book argues that Colbert, Jon Stewart and Bill Maher are good for democracy. But is it taking late-night comedy too seriously?
By Louis Bayard
April 5, 2008
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That's what a NYT Op-Ed suggests. But maybe the Internet has just provided a forum for nastiness
By Amanda Fortini
October 26, 2009
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Why the host's bold statement should be the template for philanderers everywhere
By Mary Elizabeth Williams
October 2, 2009
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The most reviled and feared woman in fashion goes on David Letterman and ... kinda charms us?
By Mary Elizabeth Williams
August 25, 2009
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Just because you dislike Sarah Palin's politics doesn't mean you shouldn't defend her against sexism.
By Amanda Fortini
June 12, 2009
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The last time he was booked on the late-night show, John McCain (sort of) suspended his campaign instead; Thursday, he tried to make amends.
By Alex Koppelman
October 16, 2008
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The announcement preceding the announcement.
By David Puner
March 1, 2007
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Why Letterman? It's in New York, and the questions are easy.
By Tim Grieve
March 1, 2007
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An honest Letterman tape mix-up.
By David Puner
January 13, 2007
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"Seinfeld" actor attempts damage control; comes across crazier than Kramer.
By David Puner
November 21, 2006
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O'Reilly and Letterman mix it up. Angelina adopting again? Plus: Nicole Richie seeks help.
By Scott Lamb
October 27, 2006
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Britney's strange visit with David Letterman.
By K.L.
May 10, 2006
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Is it his obligation to serve -- or the margaritas and Fritos?
By Tim Grieve
March 22, 2006
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Letterman knocks O'Reilly out of his spin zone.
By K.L.
January 3, 2006
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Letterman cracks wise on Dick Cheney's trip to Baghdad.
By K.L.
December 20, 2005
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Letterman applauds the Iraqi elections
By H.H.
December 16, 2005
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Jack says no to make-up in "King Kong"
By H.H.
December 13, 2005
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Wherein a writer falls head over heels for a talk show host.
By Farhad Manjoo
December 2, 2005
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Beating back a CIA "insurgency" against Bush, Novak and the Wall Street Journal get ugly. Plus: O'Reilly's love-in on Letterman. And: Will Fox fire chief correspondent over fake story?
By Mark Follman
October 7, 2004
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From Jimmy Kimmel to Colin Quinn to Ellen DeGeneres, there are too many untested talents joining the talk-show fray. J. Keith van Straaten may be the most experienced host of them all. So why isn't he on the air yet?
By Heather Havrilesky
July 19, 2003
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Watch as bastions of alterna-Jays and wannabe-Daves try to out-snark each other! Thrill as Tom Green battles the late-night TV glut, armed only with a pair of googly eyes and a mile-wide sociopathic streak!
By Heather Havrilesky
July 19, 2003
There's a special place in hell for Roman Polanski
Sex and favoritism at the "Late Show"
Big Think: Bill Scheft on writing for Letterman
Blago faces his toughest interviewer yet
Can Stephen Colbert save America?
The Fix
Britney's love bomb
Letterman vs. O'Reilly
Lawrence of Arrythmia
No biggie!
Make-up my day, punk
Right Hook
The man who would be Carson
It's talk-show gridlock!
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