Letterman, girlfriend have a baby boy

[Cooley Hurd]

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/news/archive/2003/11/04/national1947EST0771.DTL&type=printable

David Letterman is a daddy.

Letterman's girlfriend, Regina Lasko, delivered a baby boy late Monday night. He weighed in at 9 pounds, 11 ounces and is 21 inches long, Letterman announced on his show Tuesday night.

"I could never imagine ever being a part of something that turned out this beautiful," Letterman said, according to a transcript from "Late Show," which is taped earlier in the day.

Letterman, 56, said the baby -- his first child -- is named after his father, Harry Joseph Letterman, who died at 57.

[Nashyra]

1. I saw Paul Schaffer fill in for him Monday nite

he was quite funny. It was a good show, especially the top ten list.

[marzipanni]

2. That's good!

Dave will undoubtedly live a lot longer than his dad, since he had bypass surgery. I thought the baby was due in December, but at 9 lbs. 11 oz. it's a good thing he popped out a bit earlier! If Dave and Regina can get enough sleep I'm sure his humor will develop a whole new dynamic. And I'm sure Dave's Mom thinks being little Harry Joseph's Grandma is an even cooler assignment than going to the Olympics.

[Maccagirl]

3. Congratulations Dave and Regina

On the birth of Harry Joseph! That's a BIG baby-good and healthy we all hope.

:bounce: :party:

[kayleybeth]

4. 9 lbs 11 oz??!!!!!!!

Ouch babe.