Surprise

On a day when by all-rights the lead story should be the discovery of the oldest human skeleton ever found, giving new indications to how we evolved, Letterman’s roller-coaster ride is on the tips of the tongues of most in the entertainment world.

With an auspicious start to the new season, Letterman hosted a pair of presidential guests, highlighting a star-studded lineup for the week. President Obama and Letterman had a charming and humorous back and forth, and Letterman seemed like he was with an old friend when Bill Clinton was on his couch.

The results in the ratings was overwhelming. Letterman blew a way the Tonight Show by the largest margin in 15 years, and dominating in the 18-49 and 25-54 year old demographics.

As news of Letterman’s domination of the late night market hit the wire, David Letterman was taping his show for tonight. According to a press release by Worldwide Pants Inc. Letterman made some shocking personal revelations during today’s taping. Letterman has been the victim of an attempted extortion. At stake was the exposure of Letterman’s sexual affairs with members of his staff. Another revelation Letterman made while exposing the attempted blackmail.

At the top of his game, with the numbers to prove it, and Mr. Letterman all the while is entrenched in the kind of real life turmoil that must put that type of success into perspective.

At least Letterman will have some material for his monologue about today’s announcement of a remarkable discovery, truly shedding light on the evolution V. creation debate.