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

Bette Midler says goodbye to Johnny Carson

The day before his retirement, the king of late-night television was serenaded by Bette Midler, who warbled "One for My Baby (and One More for the Road)" until Carson was nearly in tears. Midler could barely hold it together herself, fleeing the set immediately after her song ended.

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The More You Know

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  • 99% of American homes own at least one television set, and 66% has at least three.
  • Morning talk shows made their debut in the ‘50s
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