Letterman Sick, Sandler to Host

Sandler, LettermanDavid Letterman has come down with a stomach virus and won't host "The Late Show" tonight, so Adam Sandler will take his place, TMZ has learned.

Sources tell TMZ that Letterman came into the office today, but didn't feel up to hosting. It was the last scheduled taping for the week, so Dave thought it best to get the extra rest.

Sandler's guests will be his "Reign Over Me" co-star Don Cheadle, comedian Todd Barry, race car driver Danica Patrick and singer Lucinda Williams.

Dave, who has only been off the job twice -- for heart surgery and a case of the shingles -- is expected back on Monday.

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16. Tonight was the last scheduled taping of the week? I thought Junny Carson had it easy!

Sandler's characters are the worst in the history of movies. He gets the lifetime NON-achievement award.

Posted at 10:00PM on Mar 20th 2007 by Sandler Sucks

17.
Oh,NO...He is too boring. Get Craig Ferguson he is great.

Craig Ferguson should permently replace Dave. He would bring back late night comedy and high ratings, too.

Dave needs to retire and enjoy his son.

Posted at 10:09PM on Mar 20th 2007 by No...Please

18. 35 million a year and he's done for a weeks taping on Tuesday? Nice gig.

Sandler is like Will Ferrell, always with a new movie coming out and putting his smug toddler talking mug anywhere he can.. They're both movie pushing whores.

Posted at 10:29PM on Mar 20th 2007 by bobby

19. I LOVE LOVE LOVE Adam Sandler !! I just set my tivo !!! Get well Dave and Rock On Adam !! PS, Adam, how's the baby? Saw pix, she is beautiful !!

Posted at 10:40PM on Mar 20th 2007 by Nicole

20. Get well Dave! I know Adam will be a good fill-in host!

Posted at 11:25PM on Mar 20th 2007 by Diva

21. I am leaving the country soon and Dave' s show is one I will definitely miss. I have been a fan for over nine years. Get well soon Dave!

Posted at 1:42AM on Mar 21st 2007 by Stela

22. No !! Who will i dream about tonight ??? My hubby wonders why i never go to bed with him, but what he doesn't know is that i stay up late to see my dave !!! I need my dave fix every night and I'll miss U dave, but get better !!! Well, I guess adam will due for now !!

Love you Dave, and get better !!

Kimmy "G"
Welland, Ontario
CANADA EH !! (say hello to paul for me)

PS Feel free to give me a free trip for the suck up !!

Posted at 7:34PM on Mar 21st 2007 by kimmy "g"

23. The two best late-night hosts in history: Dave Letterman and Johnny Carson. Get well soon, Dave...I need your unique brand of humor (which obviously, some rubes on this post don't understand) to get me through the week!

Posted at 12:46AM on Mar 21st 2007 by john

24. SAW THE SHOW, REALLY ENJOYED IT!

Posted at 12:59AM on Mar 21st 2007 by Katie

25. Well......I watched Adam Sandler tonight he wasn't too bad , but it definitly wasn't the adam we all know and love. He didn't have enough time to prepare i don't think and his humor was kinda stale. The dog was cute and it started out funny but enough is enough, the whole show? He was better on SNL for sure. He better stick to his movies, cause he was too nervous, but it was a good attempt. Sorry Adam i have to tell the truth. I am still a fan and wish you luck in future. Get well Dave!!

Posted at 7:46AM on Mar 21st 2007 by stacey

26. Dave..been watching you since your morning shows. Now hurry up and get well. I can't stand Sandler's baby talk humor.

Posted at 2:34AM on Mar 21st 2007 by Sharlene

27. Adam was OK... but nobody delivers like DAVID!!!!! Craig Ferguson is a very funny many and great host also.

Posted at 5:04AM on Mar 21st 2007 by Adam

28. Craig Ferguson is a very funny man... (not many)

Posted at 5:06PM on Mar 21st 2007 by Adam

29. David Letterman was cutting edge during his days at NBC. Now, it's warmed over fluff and lazy humor. Somehow some of you relate this to some a higher intellectual plain of humor. Give me a break and to those of you who need David Letterman to get you through the week, you're pathetic and get a life!. Rube

Posted at 8:03AM on Mar 21st 2007 by TBA

30. Ewwww, Adam Sandler?! Is that the best they could do? I absolutely cannot stand him or his so-called comedy. I know I won't watch at all! Get well SOON Dave, you will be missed. And please Dave, next time you are 'out of the office' get someone that's worth watching to take your place!

Posted at 8:37AM on Mar 21st 2007 by Lulu

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