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Letterman Apologizes to Wife on Air

Late Night pauses for another round of confession

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(Newser) – David Letterman will use his opening monologue tonight to publicly apologize to his wife and his current and former colleagues, according to numerous audience members. "Wow, that weekend went fast," he joked before turning serious during this afternoon's taping, his first public appearance at the Ed Sullivan Theater since Thursday, when he revealed the extortion plot that arose from his sexual dalliances with subordinates.

"He apologized, he talked about how it was tough on his family and it was also tough on the people that work on the show and the women in particular, and it was real heartfelt," an audience member told the local CBS affiliate. Guest Steve Martin later took the stage and lightened the mood, opening with, "So, how was your weekend?"

In this publicity image released by CBS, Steve Martin, left, is seated as Martin Short shakes hands with host David Letterman, center, during a taping of
In this publicity image released by CBS, Steve Martin, left, is seated as Martin Short shakes hands with host David Letterman, center, during a taping of "The Late Show with David Letterman," on Monday,...   (AP Photo/CBS, John Paul Filo)
In this publicity image released by CBS, martin Short, left, and Steve Martin joke with David Letterman, right, during a taping of
In this publicity image released by CBS, martin Short, left, and Steve Martin joke with David Letterman, right, during a taping of "The Late Show with David Letterman," on Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in New...   (AP Photo/CBS, John Paul Filo)
A crowd waits outside the studios of the CBS Late Show for entry to see David Letterman during taping in New York, Monday, Oct. 5, 2009.
A crowd waits outside the studios of the CBS Late Show for entry to see David Letterman during taping in New York, Monday, Oct. 5, 2009.   (AP Photos/Bebeto Matthews)
In this publicity image released by CBS, Martin Short, left, and Steve Martin joke with David Letterman, right, during a taping of
In this publicity image released by CBS, Martin Short, left, and Steve Martin joke with David Letterman, right, during a taping of "The Late Show with David Letterman," on Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in New...   (AP Photo/CBS, John Paul Filo)
This image from video shows David Letterman as he tells his story during his show Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, that he had sex with employees, leading to an attempt to extort $2 million from him.
This image from video shows David Letterman as he tells his story during his show Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, that he had sex with employees, leading to an attempt to extort $2 million from him.   (AP Photo/CBS)
President Barack Obama is pictured with host David Letterman during a break at a taping of CBS The Late Show with David Letterman, Monday, Sept. 21, 2009, at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York.
President Barack Obama is pictured with host David Letterman during a break at a taping of CBS The Late Show with David Letterman, Monday, Sept. 21, 2009, at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York.   (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
David Letterman appears outside of the Ed Sullivan Theater during a taping of
David Letterman appears outside of the Ed Sullivan Theater during a taping of "The Late Show with David Letterman," July 12, 2007, in New York.   (Getty Images)
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Fondue
Oct 5, 09 5:37 PM CDT
Honestly Dave, I don't care if you've apologized to her. That's YOUR business. Not mine. Reply
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Thinker
Oct 5, 09 5:42 PM CDT
He's not worried about you, Fondue. He's doing it because a lot of numb skulls obviously think it is THEIR business and will call him a slimeball until the end of time because of his "indiscretion." Remember, he is employed by his audience and, as a result, must appeal to the lowest common denominator or face the judgmental prudish rants.
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Alexandria
Oct 5, 09 6:17 PM CDT
Prudish? Alright guy. He made a mistake, admitted to the mistake, the next step is to apologize and learn from it. Seriously
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Robert_Dada
Oct 5, 09 7:00 PM CDT
I agree Alexandria. People are being overly ''understanding" with Dave because many (myself included) find him funny and entertaining. However, I still think his behavior is reprehensible. Not the worst thing in the world someone can do, but extremely disappointing nevertheless.
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Fondue
Oct 5, 09 7:24 PM CDT
Robert, he had sex. It's a beautiful thing. Am I being as "understanding" as Glenn Beck fans?
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