David Letterman's Ratings See A Boost In Wake Of Sex Scandal

Late-night host apologized to his wife for affairs with female staffers during Monday's show.By Gil Kaufman David Letterman Photo: Ray Tamarra/Getty Images David Letterman's sex scandal could be the very thing that helps boost the 30-year veteran back to the top of the heap after nearly 15 years in second place. Based on overnight ratings from the Nielsen company, Letterman's "Late Show" boasted a 4.2 rating, higher than anything rival NBC had opposite him in that time slot — or ev...

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01:16 on October 6 2009

Scandal could be Letterman's defining moment

David Letterman had his Hugh Grant moment. The question is whether his personal embarrassment will help fuel further professional triumph. How he deals with the situation... more info

Scandal

09:11 on October 6 2009

Letterman Sex Scandal 'Horribly Hurt' Wife

Sky News — David Letterman has apologised to his wife during his TV chat show days after revealing on-air that he had sex with co-workers. more info

Scandal

09:38 on October 6 2009