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David Letterman’s sexual escapades with his female staffers were embarrassing for the late night show host when the incidents became public.

But the scandal gave writers of a television drama some new material. 

According to “Access Hollywood,” Letterman’s situation inspired “Law & Order” writers to create an episode in which a married talk show host is blackmailed for having affairs.  

The host was blackmailed as part of a $3 million extortion plot. 

The difference is the talk show host is female, unlike Letterman.  Can’t wait to see this episode.

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