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Posted: 5/30/2012
'Thank God, Regis is here, so we have something to make fun of.'It was the one moment of levity in a now-famous opening monologue by David Letterman, delivered six days after September 11, 2001.Talking with Regis Philbin, who was sitting in as host of 'Piers Morgan Tonight' on CNN, Letterman spoke on Tuesday about how he didn't want to go back to his show after the attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon, reiterating the influence Rudy Giuliani had on his decision. He also recalled feeling sorry for his other guest on the show, veteran news anchor Dan Rather, who broke down during their interview. Watch the clip of Letterman discussing the show above, and for more on his appearance, visit CNN.Also on HuffPost:Elisabeth Hasselbeck takes issue with something Maher said about her on his show.Maher and O'Reilly debate religion on 'The O'Reilly Factor.'Bill Maher wants to know why everyone is listening to Donald Trump.Bill Maher vents about Rick Santorum.Maher discusses gun control and and his Obama Super PAC donation with Piers Morgan.Maher discusses Scientology and religion as a whole with Jon Stewart.Bill Maher explains why he can't stay at Trump Hotels anymore. (Check out <a href='http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=5&ved=0CGYQtwIwBA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hulu.com%2Fwatch%2F302019%2Flate-night-with-jimmy-fallon-bill-maher-part-2&ei=ZRO0T-ukNa7k6QG-uPn5Dw&usg=AFQjCNEkgbRKzEwzA5GVHOk53pGTNZBZJQ' target='_hplink'>part two here</a>)Craig Ferguson tells Maher why he doesn't like politicians.Maher talks about all the material Rick Santorum has given him.Maher talks with Conan about Obama's endorsement of gay marriage.Maher discusses President Obama and the GOP field.