Jay Leno Cracks David Letterman Jokes at The Insider

Lest anyone thought the nighttime talkers would follow a code of silence regarding the David Letterman extortion case, Jay Leno had a few jokes in store for his former late-night rival on Friday.

"If you came here tonight for sex with a talk show host, you've got the wrong studio," Leno cracked during his monologue. "What is going on? First Conan hit his head, and then somebody tries to extort money from Letterman. I'm so glad I'm out of late night."

Robert J. Halderman pleaded not guilty on Friday to allegations that he attempted to extort $2 million from Letterman. The "Late Show" host said on his show Thursday that an individual had attempted to extort him over sexual relationships he'd had with female employees.

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Continuing a nightly dig at Sarah Palin's after all he's been through - just makes Dave appear small. I'm done watching his show. Johnny Carson held himself to a higher standard, hence his longevity and mass appeal.

Anonymous 10/9/09 Reply
I don’t think you get it – sex with a subordinate is always going to be wrong. It can’t be truly consensual unless you are peers. Did the women who didn’t let Dave hump them get raises and bonuses? If they did were they equal? Did the male employees...

Anonymous 10/9/09 Reply
So the general consensus I'm getting from the comments is that, A Man who makes a living making jokes about "Sex scandals" should not have jokes made about his own (so called) sex scandal? Remember Letterman does not confine his sex jokes to...

Anonymous 10/7/09 Reply
I believe that the American people can see the distinction between a Late Night jokester and a Politician / Preacher who preaches one thing and lives another. And I also believe that the American people will have more compassionate about this...

Anonymous 10/7/09 Reply
It's time for DAVE to go away! Have watched him sour on life and throw nasty comments at everyone. Now, it's his turn. PLEASE MAKE THE BAD MAN GO AWAY!

Anonymous 10/6/09 Reply
well the woman or women arent complaining

KerryW7 10/6/09 Reply
David Letterman is the last of the GREATS second only to Johnny Carson. When Dave retires I will NOT watch Tonight or Late Nights.

Anonymous 10/5/09 Reply
Can I tell you how many bosses have had affairs with people they work with - that is not the story here. How can you compare him to Clinton? He was not the Pres and he was not married and... no one ever complained. The story is the extortian not the...

Anonymous 10/5/09 Reply
I am glad Leno is off late night also. Though Conan is not any better. You mean someone gave Leno another show. Will wonders never cease? Bill in West Virginia

Anonymous 10/5/09 Reply
The inside lawyer who just made the comment that David Letterman and the public should be proud that he came forward is absolutely WRONG. He committed ADULTRY, that's a crime. Just because he's a celeb

Anonymous 10/5/09 Reply
to David---when the bear is there, shoot it! We aren't getting any younger.

Anonymous 10/5/09 Reply
If you or I or any of us humans had sex with a subordinate we would be toast. What was David Letterman thinking? Did these women force themselves on him?

Anonymous 10/5/09 Reply
- The real question is has he paid for sex or abortions before? Has he made huge payments to any women?
  
  Anonymous 10/5/09
- Yeah, This can't be the first time this has become a problem. I feel a thread unraveling, oh boy!
  
  Anonymous 10/5/09
David Letterman's show will probabarly get better ratings now! ha

Anonymous 10/5/09 Reply
MediaCurves.com conducted a study on 505 viewers of David Letterman’s sex scandal confession. Results found that that the majority reported that their perceptions of Letterman have not changed after viewing the confession. Less than one-quarter...

Anonymous 10/5/09 Reply
to Jay, Your comment "Im glad I"m out of late night" A lot of us are believe me. Your new show stinks

Anonymous 10/5/09 Reply