http://dir.salon.com/topics/david_letterman/?source=rss&aim=david_letterman en-us Copyright 2007 Salon.com. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:10:00 PDT By Gene Lyons Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:10:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/opinion/feature/2009/10/08/sex_scandals/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/opinion/feature/2009/10/08/sex_scandals/index.html?source=rss Adultery, even that of celebs like Letterman and Edwards, is a commonplace. But sex with underage girls is a crime By Tracy Clark-Flory Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:10:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/feature/2009/10/27/letterman/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/feature/2009/10/27/letterman/index.html?source=rss A former writer for the show dishes on working with Letterman and calls for him to hire women writers Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:10:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/big_think/2009/08/03/bt_scheft/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/big_think/2009/08/03/bt_scheft/index.html?source=rss The "Late Show With David Letterman" writer talks about the funniest moments on the show and the art of a good joke By Alex Koppelman Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:10:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/02/04/blago_letterman/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2009/02/04/blago_letterman/index.html?source=rss Rod Blagojevich may have been removed from office just last week, but "Late Show" host David Letterman didn't show any mercy. By Louis Bayard Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:10:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/books/review/2008/04/05/late_night/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/books/review/2008/04/05/late_night/index.html?source=rss 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 Amanda Fortini Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:10:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/feature/2009/10/26/lipman_feminism/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/feature/2009/10/26/lipman_feminism/index.html?source=rss That's what a NYT Op-Ed suggests. But maybe the Internet has just provided a forum for nastiness By Mary Elizabeth Williams Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:10:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/feature/2009/10/02/letterman_affair/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/feature/2009/10/02/letterman_affair/index.html?source=rss Why the host's bold statement should be the template for philanderers everywhere By Mary Elizabeth Williams Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:10:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/feature/2009/08/25/anna_wintour/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/feature/2009/08/25/anna_wintour/index.html?source=rss The most reviled and feared woman in fashion goes on David Letterman and ... kinda charms us? By Amanda Fortini Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:10:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/feature/2009/06/12/letterman_palin/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/feature/2009/06/12/letterman_palin/index.html?source=rss Just because you dislike Sarah Palin's politics doesn't mean you shouldn't defend her against sexism. By Alex Koppelman Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:10:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2008/10/16/letterman/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2008/10/16/letterman/index.html?source=rss 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 David Puner Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:10:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/politics/2007/03/01/mccain_announces_late_show/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/politics/2007/03/01/mccain_announces_late_show/index.html?source=rss The announcement preceding the announcement. By Tim Grieve Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:10:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2007/03/01/mccain/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2007/03/01/mccain/index.html?source=rss Why Letterman? It's in New York, and the questions are easy. By David Puner Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:10:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/sports/2007/01/13/mark_mcgwire_hulk/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/sports/2007/01/13/mark_mcgwire_hulk/index.html?source=rss An honest Letterman tape mix-up. By David Puner Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:10:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/media/2006/11/21/richards/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/media/2006/11/21/richards/index.html?source=rss "Seinfeld" actor attempts damage control; comes across crazier than Kramer. By Scott Lamb Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:10:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/col/fix/2006/10/27/fri/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/col/fix/2006/10/27/fri/index.html?source=rss O'Reilly and Letterman mix it up. Angelina adopting again? Plus: Nicole Richie seeks help. By K.L. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:10:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/latenight/2006/05/10/britney/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/latenight/2006/05/10/britney/index.html?source=rss Britney's strange visit with David Letterman. By Tim Grieve Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:10:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2006/03/22/cheney/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2006/03/22/cheney/index.html?source=rss Is it his obligation to serve -- or the margaritas and Fritos? By K.L. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:10:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/latenight/2006/01/03/letterman/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/latenight/2006/01/03/letterman/index.html?source=rss Letterman knocks O'Reilly out of his spin zone. By K.L. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:10:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/latenight/2005/12/20/letterman/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/latenight/2005/12/20/letterman/index.html?source=rss Letterman cracks wise on Dick Cheney's trip to Baghdad. By H.H. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:10:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/latenight/2005/12/16/lettermaniraq/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/latenight/2005/12/16/lettermaniraq/index.html?source=rss Letterman applauds the Iraqi elections By H.H. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:10:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/latenight/2005/12/13/jackblack/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/latenight/2005/12/13/jackblack/index.html?source=rss Jack says no to make-up in "King Kong" By Farhad Manjoo Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:10:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2005/12/02/oprah/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/2005/12/02/oprah/index.html?source=rss Wherein a writer falls head over heels for a talk show host. By Mark Follman Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:10:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/opinion/right_hook/2004/10/07/cia/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/opinion/right_hook/2004/10/07/cia/index.html?source=rss 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 Heather Havrilesky Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:10:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/int/2003/07/19/van_straaten/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/int/2003/07/19/van_straaten/index.html?source=rss 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 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:10:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/feature/2003/07/19/tom_green/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/feature/2003/07/19/tom_green/index.html?source=rss 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!