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Wednesday, October 22, 2003

Letterman Airs 'Meet the Governor' Clips
Wednesday October 22, AP

In contrast to the "Tonight" show Arnold Schwarzenegger's unofficial late-night venue David Letterman is airing material that would make most politicians consider a career change.

Over the past week, Letterman's "Meet the Governor" segment has rolled old footage of the incoming California governor grasping a woman's buttocks, smoking marijuana and grinning goofily dressed in an Indian outfit.

Schwarzenegger announced his candidacy to Letterman's rival, Jay Leno, on the "Tonight" show this summer. He appeared again on "Tonight" the night after his election.... Leno also introduced Schwarzenegger at his victory celebration on election night.

Leno hasn't been afraid to crack jokes about Schwarzenegger. According to an analysis by the Center for Media and Public Affairs, Leno made 18 jokes at Schwarzenegger's expense between Aug. 6 and Oct. 6.

During the same time period, Letterman made 40 jokes about Schwarzenegger, the Washington-based think tank said.

Leno made a total of 69 jokes about Schwarzenegger's political opponents, including Gray Davis, Cruz Bustamante and Arianna Huffington, while Letterman made only three. Leno's show is taped in California, while Letterman is New York-based.

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