One of the few women ever to write for Late Night with David Letterman, the author (a longtime V.F. contributor) remembers a hostile, sexually charged atmosphere. What’s to be done? Start by breaking late night’s all-male gag order.

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http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/features/2009/10/david-letterman-200910

Fine, I'll say it: Chicks aren't funny.

Just kidding. It must be because the hosts (and the audience) of late night TV is generally male dominated. But still, why wouldn't there be more women?

I for one am super-psyched for Wanda Sykes' new show. It'll be better than the Magic Johnson show and Joan Rivers show combined, which should give it at least six months. Of course, my favorite stand-up in the world right now is Maria Bamford: