The Most Iconic (and Cringeworthy) Moments in Talk Show History

Madonna drops the F-bomb 14 times

In 1994, Madonna's appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman made history as the most-censored late-night talk show in history. During the span of her interview, Madonna said the F-word 14 times. The segment was incredibly tense, with Madonna accusing Letterman of "sucking up" to his guests instead of challenging them.

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