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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Jerry Seinfeld refused to do a 10th season of his incredibly popular sitcom, turning down an offered $5 million per episode. He wanted the show to go out on a high note.
Looney Tunes was created in 1930, in direct competition with Mickey Mouse cartoons. A second series, Merrie Melodies, soon followed. Both shows feature characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Porky Pig
Walter White Jr. never encountered Jesse Pinkman in all 62 episodes of Breaking Bad.
The fan-favorite "Soup Nazi" character from Seinfeld was based on Al Yeganeh, a NYC chef. After the Soup Nazi episode aired (which Yeganeh reportedly hates), his business increased wildly.

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