When was David Letterman married Regina Lasko and when was their first son born?”
WASHINGTON – American TV host David Letterman stunned his fans on Thursday by revealing on his late night talk show that someone tried to extort him over “sexual relationships” he had with female employees. “This morning, I did something I’ve never done in my life. I had to go downtown and testify before a grand jury,” Us magazine quoted the 62-year-old as having told his audience. He revealed that he received a package in which an individual claimed that he had some information on his flings with female employees. Letterman said that the individual wanted 2 million dollars for not revealing the information to the press. The talk show host approached the Manhattan District Attorney’s office, after which an investigation into the matter was lauched. Following the investigators’ advice, Letterman mailed a fake 2-million-dollar check to the blackmailer, which led to the extortionist’s arrest on Thursday. As to whether he actually had sexual relationships, Letterman told his audience: “My
Letterman has a son, Harry Joseph (born in 2003), with Regina Lasko. Harry is named after Letterman’s father.[45] In 2005, police discovered a plot to kidnap Harry Letterman and ransom him for $5 million. Kelly Frank, a house painter who had worked for Letterman, was charged in the conspiracy. In 1969, Letterman married Michelle Cook; the marriage ended by divorce in 1977. He also had a long-term relationship with former head writer and producer on Late Night, Merrill Markoe. In fact, Markoe was the mind behind several Late Night staples, such as “Stupid Pet/Human Tricks”. Beginning in May 1988, Letterman was stalked by Margaret Mary Ray, a woman suffering from schizophrenia. Letterman occasionally referenced her in his show, although not by name. She committed suicide in 1998. Letterman publicly expressed sympathy upon her death. Letterman and Lasko, who had been together since 1986, wed during a quiet courthouse civil ceremony in Choteau, Montana on March 19, 2009. Letterman announce
