 Letterman later reconsidered and had the remarks removed for broadcast, but the comment (which was heard by the live studio audience) was publicized shortly thereafter in a report in the "New York Post".During a later interview with Macdonald, Letterman stated that Ohlmeyer "fancies himself creative" and ridiculed that notion, saying "Here's a man who could not create gas after a bean dinner".Macdonald went on "Live with Regis and Kathie Lee" and said, "Ohlmeyer is best friends with OJ Simpson.