LATE SHOW's 'Top Ten 'Lame October Surprises'

Check out THE "LATE SHOW" TOP TEN - "Lame October Surprises" as presented on the Wednesday, Oct. 24 broadcast of the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN, seen weeknights (11:35 PM12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

From the home office in Wahoo, Nebraska...

"Lame October Surprises"

10. George H.W. Bush admitting he’s the father of George W. Bush.

9. Jimmy Carter’s confession that he’s cheated at Scrabble “in his heart.”

8. John McCain accused of driving under the influence of soup.

7. George McGovern’s allegation that Richard Nixon tapes songs off the radio.

6. Rumors suggesting Abraham Lincoln’s hat concealed a “stovepipe head.”

5. Democrats’ claim Eisenhower wanted slogan “I lick Ike.”

4. Walter Mondale tearfully acknowledging his hazelnut allergy.

3. Suggestion that Barack Obama has surgically enhanced ears.

2. Mitt Romney’s investment in companies that order Chinese take-out.

1. Donald Trump offering $5 million to unearth anyone who still takes him seriously.


The LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN is a presentation of Worldwide Pants Incorporated. Barbara Gaines, Matt Roberts, Jude Brennan, Maria Pope, Eric Stangel, Justin Stangel and Rob Burnett are the executive producers.

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