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Ed Sullivan Theater Vandalized, Letterman's Show Will Go On
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Christopher Robbins
Published Jul 10, 2011
Modified Jul 10, 2011
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Christopher Robbins
Published Jul 10, 2011
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Early this morning a "blind drunk" man shattered the glass doors of the Ed Sullivan Theater in Midtown, entered the lobby and flipped over trash cans, making a mess of the home of David Letterman's Late Show. Police responded to a 911 call around 7 a.m. and arrested 22-year-old James Whittemore, who had a cut on his face and was later taken to the hospital. There are more constructive ways to express your disappointment that LiLo pulled out of an appearance.
And don't worry, Letterman's actual set was safe and sound thanks to a padlock, while CBS and his production company noted in a statement that they'll be taping the show as usual on Monday, and that they are "grateful for the NYPD's quick and effective response." A tourist from Arizona passing by told the Daily News "It's ignorant. They should enjoy this beautiful place. Not tear it down. We come to see beautiful places like this, and he ruins it." We love Stupid Pet Tricks as much as the next fellow, but maybe he's confusing the Midtown theater with the Statue of Liberty. Presumably Jay Leno will be posting Whittemore's bail.
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Christopher Robbins
Christopher Robbins is a New York City reporter covering transportation, affordable housing, local politics, and criminal justice. His work has also appeared in New York Magazine, The Village Voice and The New York Times. Chris is a graduate of Patrick Henry High School in Roanoke, Virginia, and enjoys biking to Fort Tilden in the summertime.
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