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

Drew Barrymore flashes David Letterman for his birthday

In 1995, Drew Barrymore was struggling to cope with fame, acting out in a number of ways—one of which happened right on the set of The Late Show. Letterman invited Barrymore on the program for an episode that would take place on his birthday.

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The More You Know

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  • The Brady Bunch: Uh, you might have noticed that the kids' bathroom didn't have a toilet. Allegedly, network censors at the time didn't want a toilet shown on TV.
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