Letterman producer defends host to women’s group

The executive producer of the “Late Show with David Letterman” defended the company’s treatment of women in response to a letter from the president of the National Organization for Women, who said the star’s actions created a “toxic environment.” “Since we started as a company in 1993, we have taken very seriously the issues you raise regarding respect for women in the workplace,” Rob Burnett wrote in a letter dated October 15.

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The do’s and don’ts of sex with co-workers

As the “sextortion” plot involving David Letterman continues to unfold, chit-chat about sex and the workplace — always a water-cooler favorite — is getting extra play. That’s good news for Nicole Williams, a career expert and author of the in-stores-next-week “Girl on Top: Your Guide to Turning Dating Rules into Career Success.” The media storm surrounding Letterman, she says, is bringing to the forefront an issue that’s as relevant and pervasive as ever.

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Letterman apologizes to wife on Monday night’s show

After declaring last week that he won’t publicly discuss his sexual relationships with staffers again, David Letterman continued his mea culpa Monday night — apologizing to his wife who, he said, had been “horribly hurt by my behavior.” The host of CBS’ “Late Show” said he now has to try to repair his relationship with Regina Lasko. “Either you’re going to make some progress and get it fixed, or you’re going to fall short and perhaps not get it fixed, so let me tell you folks, I got my work cut out for me,” he told the audience

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‘Sextortion’ is latest issue pushing Letterman into spotlight

For someone who seems to go to great lengths to keep his private life away from prying eyes, late-night talk show host David Letterman has seen a great deal of his personal life become public. Heart problems, a troubled stalker and a plot to kidnap his son have all landed Letterman in the news and provided fodder for jokes, including some of his own

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