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Can you remember these iconic TV talk show moments through history?
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You're our next guest, so take a seat on that couch and get comfy! TV talk shows have been a staple of television since the late 1940s. Whether daytime or late night, celebrities, politicians, musicians and more have taken the stage for some history-making moments.
From shocking surprises to unforgettable interviews, these shows have given us plenty to talk about! But how well have you been paying attention to TV talk show history?
Take the quiz and find out if you're ready for your close-up!
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In 1960, Johnny Carson's predecessor, Jack Paar, famously walked off The Tonight Show after NBC censors removed a joke about what subject?
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Singer Tiny Tim married Miss Vicki during a televised appearance on The Tonight Show in 1969.
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What happened when wrestler Jerry Lawler appeared alongside comedian Andy Kaufman on Late Night with David Letterman in 1982?
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In 1988, Oprah Winfrey made headlines by bringing a wagon onto her show. What was inside?
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In 1992, presidential candidate Bill Clinton made headlines when he appeared on The Arsenio Hall Show and played which instrument?
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In 1995, Hugh Grant appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno following his arrest in LA. What did Leno famously ask him?
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In 2005, Tom Cruise made headlines during his appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show. What did he do?
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In 2009, Joaquin Phoenix appeared disheveled on Late Show with David Letterman. What career change did he announce?
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In 1992, just before Johnny Carson's retirement, which singer gave him an emotional farewell performance on The Tonight Show?
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In 2017, Jimmy Kimmel discussed his newborn son's medical condition on his show. What issue did he bring attention to?
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Which late-night host went on a comedy tour across America after leaving his NBC talk show in 2010?
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In 1972, which famous couple co-hosted The Mike Douglas Show for an entire week?
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Which late-night host celebrated becoming a U.S. citizen on his show in 2008?
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What did Bobcat Goldthwait do during his 1994 appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno?
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In 1995, which actress famously jumped onto David Letterman's desk and flashed him?
Can you remember these iconic TV talk show moments through history?
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