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

Barrymore had a special "gift" she had planned for Letterman, which involved flashing him on-air. Letterman was shocked, and it made for some fantastic television. 26 years later, Letterman returned the favor (well, sort of) by surprising Barrymore on her own series, The Drew Barrymore Show. The gesture brought her to tears.

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The More You Know

  • The rights to popular television shows are coveted possessions for streaming networks. In 2019, HBO acquired the rights to Friends, which will move from Netflix to the new HBO Max streaming service.
  • Elvis Presley was a natural blonde.
  • The Mary Tyler Moore Show: Valerie Harper almost didn't get the part of Rhoda because she was too "attractive." Apparently the producers had someone more "unkempt" in mind.
  • Shaggy from Scooby Doo's real name is Norville Rogers.
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