NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS

Letterman’s last show is set for May 20

NEW YORK

More than 32 years of late-night talk will pass into history May 20, with CBS’ announcement Wednesday that David Letterman will host his final “Late Show” on that day.

If Letterman makes all of his scheduled broadcasts until then, CBS said he will have hosted 6,028 versions of the “Late Show” and its NBC predecessor, “Late Night.” Letterman moved to CBS in 1993.

Letterman, 67, announced his impending retirement last April. CBS later named Stephen Colbert of Comedy Central as Letterman’s replacement.

CBS has not announced when Colbert will take over the “Late Show.”

Letterman debuted on “Late Night” on NBC on Feb. 1, 1982.

Defamation suit filed against Cosby

BOSTON

A woman who has accused Bill Cosby of sexually assaulting her in the 1970s filed a defamation lawsuit Wednesday against the comedian, alleging he “publicly branded” her a liar through statements made by his lawyer and publicist.

Tamara Green said in the lawsuit filed in federal court in Springfield that Cosby drugged and assaulted her when she was an aspiring model and singer. She said Wednesday that she hoped the lawsuit would help her finally establish the truth about what happened.

Green first spoke publicly about the alleged attack in 2005. After she did media interviews, Cosby’s lawyer and publicist made statements intended to expose her to public contempt and ridicule, she said in her lawsuit.

Associated Press