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AP - After a smashing return, Jay Leno appears headed to a battle with David Letterman for late-night television supremacy.

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Jessica Simpson happily showed off her curves in a Mad Men-inspired dress after appearing on 'The Late Show With David Letterman'.Work it girl! Photos by NYCD...

Jessica Simpson visited David Letterman Wednesday night and talked all about her exes, including the one who described her as sexual napalm. Letterman warmed up...

The TV host shares his feeling after his extortion case, which is handled professionally by the authorities, is over, saying 'I am extremely grateful for their tireless efforts'.

David Letterman is the luckiest man alive - his extorter has pleaded guilty AND he gets to have sex with his staff.

A veteran journalist who allegedly tried to extort money out of David Letterman has pleaded guilty to felony charges of attempted grand larceny.

The TV producer accused of blackmailing comedian David Letterman has been sentenced to six months in jail and five years probation after pleading guilty to one count of grand larceny in the second ...

TV producer Robert Halderman, who blackmails David Letterman to expose his affairs, has pleaded guilty and been sentenced to six months in jail.

Filed under: David Letterman David Letterman went on his show tonight, gushing with gratitude and thanking members of the team that prosecuted extortionist Robert Halderman."The Late Show" host said he'd "never been involved in anything like this" and was "concerned and full of ... Permalink

A television producer has admitted trying to extort $2 million (£1.3 million) from David Letterman, the American talk show host, by threatening to reveal his affairs with women who worked on his programme.

A former television producer on the David Letterman show has admitted in a New York court that he tried to extract two million dollars from the famous television compere.

Surveying the talking wounded?Jay Leno, David Letterman, and Conan O?Brien?in late-night?s succession war, James Wolcott summons the regal specter of Johnny Carson.

David Letterman avoided a potentially messy trial that would have shed light on his relationship with employees of his CBS Late Show as a former CBS News producer, Robert "Joe" Halderman, pleaded guilty Tuesday to attempted grand larceny in a Manhattan courtroom.

David Letterman's would-be blackmailer is headed to the Big House. Robert "Joe" Halderman, the CBS News producer accused of plotting to extort $2 million from the Late Show...

An Emmy-winning CBS News producer pleaded guilty Tuesday to shaking down David Letterman for $2 million as payback for the host's torrid affair with his live-in girlfriend.

An Emmy-winning CBS News producer pleaded guilty Tuesday to shaking down David Letterman for $2 million as payback for the host's torrid affair with his live-in girlfriend.

A US TV producer pleads guilty to attempting to blackmail US chat show host David Letterman over his affairs.

A 48 Hours Mystery producer entered a plea deal Tuesday in the David Letterman extortion case that entails six months in jail, according to The Associated Press. Robert "Joe" Halderman pleaded guilty to second-degree grand larceny in a Manhattan court. Under the deal, he will also get five years' probation and must perform 1,000 hours of community service. David Letterman admits having affairs, claims extortion In a statement, Letterman thanked authorities and prosecutors for their efforts. "When they became involved with this case, I had complete faith ... Read More > Other Links From TVGuide.com Late Show with David Letterman David Letterman Joe Halderman

The U.S. TV producer accused of blackmailing comedian DAVID LETTERMAN has been sentenced to six months in jail and five years probation after pleading guilty to one count of...

David Letterman's accused blackmailer Robert Halderman will plead guilty for a diminished sentence of 6 months in prison, 4 and half years of probation and 1000 hours of community services.

A television producer has pleaded guilty to trying to extort $US2 million from talk show host David Letterman by threatening to reveals his affairs

March 9 (Bloomberg) -- CBS Corp. Producer Robert ?Joe? Halderman pleaded guilty to second-degree larceny for trying to extort $2 million from David Letterman after he drafted a screenplay ...

The man accused of extorting David Letterman says that he is guilty of the crime.

The producer who tried to extort $2 million from Letterman will spend six months behind barsGet more[...]

Joe Halderman gets six months in jails after admitting he sought to extort $2 million from the CBS star

Filed under: Celebrity Justice, David Letterman David Letterman's extortionist just pled guilty to one count of attempted grand larceny in the second degree.Robert Halderman was just sentenced to 6 months in jail, 5 years probation and 1,000 hours of community service.Under the terms of the deal, ... Permalink

Rod Blagojevich is returning to the "Late Show With David Letterman" Wednesday where this time instead of being the "Top 10" list, he will read...

Just moments after Robert ?Joe? Halderman plead guilty to a charge of attempted 2nd degree grand larceny regarding his attempt to blackmail David Letterman, the late night talk show host issued a statement. VIDEO: Letterman Extortionist Pleads Guilty; Apologizes To Talk Show Host

Filed under: Celebrity Justice, David Letterman David Letterman's alleged extortionist, Robert Halderman, will plead guilty this afternoon to extortion, according to Halderman's lawyers who spoke with TMZ.Halderman -- who allegedly tried to squeeze $2 million out of Letterman last year in return ... Permalink

David Letterman faced a 2 million dollar extortion attempt in October of last year. Chump change for some criminals. by Doug Hanchard

Robert "Joe" Halderman, the man accused of extorting $2 million from David Letterman, pleaded guilty in a New York courtroom earlier today. David Letterman Publicly Apologizes to Wife According...

Jay Leno returned to the late-night fray with a solid victory over David Letterman. See Exclusive Photos of Jay Leno The 59-year-old comedian launched his second tenure on the "Tonight Show"...

Think about Coke versus Pepsi in the 1980s. Now think about Jay Leno versus David Letterman, whose late-night rivalry resumes Monday when Leno takes back The Tonight Show.

The end of live Tonight show broadcasts with Conan O'Brien has given a big boost to NBC's rivals. On CBS last week, Late Show with David Letterman attracted 4.5 million...

Late Night with David Letterman's Biff Henderson attends the premiere screening of 'CSI: NY' at the Ed Sullivan Theater September 21, 2004 in New York City.

AP - Jay Leno has a message for David Letterman: Thanks.

Drew Brees and David Letterman discuss the Super Bowl Drew Brees was on Late Night with David Letterman last night and his appearance was heart warming. Even if you are an Indianapolis Colt fan, as is David Letterman, Drew Brees? conversation about his son (who is ?undefeated? when attending dad?s games) will bring a smile to your [...]

David Letterman's TV sidekick was hospitalized on Monday after a game of catch on the show went awry.

David Letterman and Jay Leno jooke about their Super Bowl ad.

On CBS?s Late Show Monday, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees joined David Letterman to chat about his team?s first Super Bowl win and his honor as the league?s Most Valuable Player.

David Letterman and Jay Leno appear with Oprah Winfrey in a Super Bowl ad.