David Letterman jokes about his son’s ‘devastating’ time in college

David Letterman shares his experience of recently becoming an empty nest.

Letterman, 75, was a guest on Tuesday night’s « Jimmy Kimmel Live, » during which he cracked a joke about his 18-year-old son Harry moving to college.

« Harry is my son, and all reports are that he is fine, » he joked to Kimmel. « They tell me he’s in college. »

The former ‘Late Show’ host noted that the transition of having Harry away from home hasn’t been easy.

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« I thought it would be nothing, but it’s devastating, » he shared. “Am I the only one feeling this? »

The Netflix star then returned to his comedic nature and recalled taking his son and his « shit truck » to college and hauling a couch up three floors.

« Is it true? » Kimmel told Letterman.

« Is it true? » Letterman responded to Kimmel with a laugh. « This stuff has to be true? » »

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Letterman added that he has been in contact with Harry since he moved last month.

« We text from time to time, and I got a text from him today. … Forgive me if I sound a little too emotional about it, » he said before adding that ‘Harry had told her he had no class that day.

« I think I get what I pay for here. »

Harry is the only child of David Letterman and Regina Lasko.
(Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP)

Later in the interview, Letterman shared another conversation he’s had with his son since he moved out.

« I called him, after a week. ‘Hi, Harry. Harry, have you ever met the kid selling weed?' » he said. « And Harry said, ‘I can neither confirm nor deny. « »

The TV personality and her son have shared a close bond over the years. In 2019, Letterman shared on « Sunday Today » that he tried to be his son’s best friend.

« Look at me – how much longer am I going to be here? » Letterman asked. « I want to be the best friend. »

Regina Lasko and David Letterman got married in 2009.
(Sylvain Gaboury/Patrick McMullan)

He noted that he felt better when surrounded by his family. « The safest I’ve ever felt is when I’m with my son, » Letterman said.

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Letterman shares Harry with his wife Regina Lasko, 61. The couple married in 2009. He was previously married to Michelle Cook in 1968, divorcing ten years later.