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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31. Sandler was horrible last night. Man. Thought I was watching a lousy Saturday Night Live Skit. The "Dog interview" went on way too long. Jack black would've been a hell of lot more entertaining...

We need you back Dave!

Posted at 10:13AM on Mar 21st 2007 by Sloomy

32. Lettermans a tired ass turning into Larry King type---where you dont do your homework before the show and just kind of arrive and read pre printed materials already prepared for you. And the late in life having a kid routine, could he not be more King like with that move?

He's grouchy, scowling looking, and acting now, and when the audience is laughing, he is rarely if ever laughing along, but rather waiting impatiently with a serious look on his face, for the audience to finish with the interruption of their laughing.

Comes across as the High almighty now, and his political leanings finding their way onto the show are far removed from comedy and what this show and time slot were all about.

Theres a reason he didnt get the Carson gig....You sir are no Johnny Carson. There is no warmth or charm or intellect or dues paying to you sir.

I love it when Madonna and Courtney and Oprah and OReilly and others who arent intimidated by you put you in your Indiana hick place.

And whomever said "stay off this post" if you dont like Letterman and called people Rubes. I dont recall this post being labeled "David Letterman Fan Club".

The guy makes way too much money for far too little work and is slowly but surely going the same way as CBS News is----downhill.

Sandler sucked last night but showed more personality than Letterman has since the 80's.

My god, look at that picture that is posted here of Letterman--typical shot of his unsmiling, you people are irritating me look.

Posted at 11:35AM on Mar 21st 2007 by bobby

33. Dave is a nasty, opinionated a$$hole! He needs to try to interview without his immature bias.

I love Adam! Wish he would take over for good!

Posted at 2:31PM on Mar 21st 2007 by Uzbeckastan Resident

34. ADAM ANYTHING YOU TOUCH TURNS TO GOLD...YOU ARE THE MAN...LOTS OF LOVE

Posted at 12:59PM on Mar 22nd 2007 by ADAM SANDLER ROCKS!!

35. DAVID GET WELL SOON...........HE WILL DO WELL AS A REPLACEMENT WHILE U RECUPARATE...

Posted at 1:55PM on Mar 21st 2007 by shirl smith

36. Dave, my boy, you need to retire. You are just not funny anymore. And please take that weirdo Paul Schaffer (sp) with you. He's just too strange.

Posted at 4:47PM on Mar 21st 2007 by Jane

37. My daughter and I were lucky enough to have tickets to this show and Adam did a GREAT job! He was charming, funny and entertaining! Kudos Adam for making our trip to New York memorable! And your much better looking that Dave! lol

Posted at 8:45PM on Mar 21st 2007 by Colleen O

38. The one poster is correct: some of you really DON'T get Dave's brand of deadpan humor. These humorless chumps are the ones who (more than likely) believe Justin Timberlake is the greatest thing since Elvis or The Beatles, and "American Idol" is the most intellectual TV show since "The Facts Of Life."

Posted at 12:40AM on Mar 22nd 2007 by blabs

39. My husband and I finally got tickets and were there that night - the staff was so nice to us - we even got seats very close to the front. We were so disappointed that Dave wasn't there - maybe next time! Love you, Dave!

Posted at 7:33PM on Mar 25th 2007 by Michelle Nelson

40. Die Dave! Sandler Blows!

Posted at 12:59AM on Jun 10th 2007 by Jett

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