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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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.