David Letterman Apology To Wife Regina Lasko

October 5th, 2009 by Castina

Tagged as: David Letterman, Popular Culture

David Letterman apologized to his wife on Monday’s taping for Late Show. The usually jovial late night host has vowed to repair his relationship with his wife of seven months, Regina Lasko — who Letterman says has been “horribly hurt by my behavior.”

Dave and Regina have been dating since 1986 and have a five-year-old son together. The couple finally wed in March.

Monday’s show was the first taped by Letterman since Thursday, when he disclosed that he had had affairs with women who worked for him; at least two on-staff girlfriends have been identified as former Late Show interns Stephanie Birkitt and Holly Hester. The bombshell hit Dave head-on after 48 Hours producer Robert Halderman allegedly blackmailed him with the info to the tune of $2 million.

Here’s an excerpt from Letterman’s apology:

“I’m terribly sorry that I put the staff in that position. Inadvertently, I just wasn’t thinking ahead. And, moreover, the staff here has been wonderfully supportive to me, not just through this furor, but through all the years that we’ve been on television and especially all the years here at CBS, so, again, my thanks to the staff for, once again, putting up with something stupid I’ve gotten myself involved in,” the 62-year-old said.

“Now the other thing is my wife, Regina. She has been horribly hurt by my behavior, and when something happens like that, if you hurt a person and it’s your responsibility, you try to fix it. And at that point, there’s only two things that can happen: 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.”

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On October 5th 2009, Arlingnne wrote:

All our acts have consequences (obvious). Is easy to know it . How many times we remembered to others about that, but is not enough …for our self . Our intelligent is weak…and in a moment that the memory can be lost we believe that all is easy and recommendable and good but we didn’t think what will occur after that minimal satisfaction? things that all our life will carry . Then… the words can not repair the hurts and the time run very slowly to forget the bad decisions. I’m sorry for families friends and dearest. …but the bad is bad …irreversible. I don’t believe in extortion …I believe that all occult in an exact time will be appear….!
On October 5th 2009, robin wrote:

He is old and crazy. We must expell hime from the show.
Just kick this old out and new good people will have a chance to guide the show.
On October 5th 2009, clr wrote:

His apology is as accepted as he accepted other politicians, stars, etc apologies for DOING THE SAME THING!… Which means – apology NOT accepted… at all. Period. Nada. He is a hypocrit… and ugly. The women that slept with him could only have done so for money or to get to the top – or because he pressured them to or they would lose their position or job.

No wonder Letterman was so obsessed with Palin AND her daughters… he’s probably HOT for them too, and they said NO!
On October 5th 2009, Kellie wrote:

I’m not impressed with David Letterman’s apology. If I was his wife…I’d be headed to my divorce lawyers office. Everything he did was wrong when it comes to his wife. Beginning with the affairs, then the broadcast of it all. That would have just killed me. As a woman I hurt for her!
On October 6th 2009, Constant Gina wrote:

At least Letterman’s handling initially was humorous in his self-deprecating way and his apology seemed quite sincere.
On October 6th 2009, linda wrote:

People keep saying he was not married at the time he cheated over and over…SO WHAT! He was supposed to be in a Committed relationship with Regina since 1986! Plus they had a child. You don’t have to be married to be Committed and Loyal to someone in a relationship! How would he like it if he just found out Regina cheated with Many men since 1986? I hope she does now!
On October 8th 2009, Arlingnne wrote:

All our acts have consequences (obvious). Is easy to know it . How many times we remembered to others about that, but is not enough …for our self . Our intelligent is weak…and in a moment that the memory can be lost we believe that all is easy and recommendable and good but we didn’t think what will occur after that minimal satisfaction? things that all our life will carry . Then… the words can not repair the hurts and the time run very slowly to forget the bad decisions. I’m sorry for families friends and dearest. …but the bad is bad …irreversible. I don’t believe in extortion …I believe that all occult in an exact time will be appear…!