David Letterman, Jay Leno, Conan O’Brien and now, Jimmy Fallon - all of these men have a knack for talk show hosting. Combined, they have brought us some of the best programming in late night television.
Remember when David Letterman roasted Paris Hilton live? Or who could forget Jay Leno’s impersonation of Susan Boyle? And don’t forget about the hilarious daytime talk shows like The View! Although they may not be mocking a drugged out Joaquin Phoenix like David Letterman, there are always entertaining cat fights!
16 Memorable Talk Show Moments
From David Letterman to the Hilarity of Conan O'Brien:
Shelby Lee Walsh — Jun 15, 2009 — Pop Culture
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Political Talk Show Controversies
Elisabeth Hasselbeck Burns Michelle Obama
13
Post-It Note Dresses
Lady Gaga Goes For Geeky Couture on UK Talk Show
12
Ellen Degeneres Gets A Makeover
Victoria Beckham's Posh Touch
11
Televised Hip-Hop Therapy
Snoop Dogg Invites Chris Brown and Rihanna on His Talk Show
10
Naughty (But Nice) Talk Shows
The Sexy Time Show
9
Jr Inventors on Ellen DeGeneres
Kid-Created Crapper Cover Closer, Wedgie-Proof Underwear
8
Politicians on Late Night TV
Sarah Palin To Do SNL and Letterman
7
Singing Talk Show Hosts
Jay Leno's Hilarious Susan Boyle Impression
6
Political Talk Show Controversies
‘Republicans and Dominicans' on Regis and Kelly
5
Celebrities Impersonating Celebrities
Hilary Swank as Ellen
4
Talk Show Fashion Lines
Oprah Online Store To Sell 'O Baby'
3
Unusual Job Changes
In Odd Letterman Appearance, Joaquin Phoenix Says He's Taking Up Rap
2
Late Night Hosts Personally Paying Writers
Jay Leno & Conan O'Brien Support Staffers
1
Political Public Apologies
McCain Appears on Letterman After No-Show
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Creator-Led Skincare Ads
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Nostalgic TV Bakery Campaigns
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Lightroom Launches a David Bowie Exhibit Dubbed 'You're Not Alone'
Animated Pop Revival Shows
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Luxury Travel-Ready Summer Programming
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Musician-Supported Beauty Campaigns
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Hip Hop Artist Partnerships
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Pop-Up Reality TV Bars
Samsung Electronics' Verkligheten is a Destination for Reality TV Fans
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Humorous Hotel Campaigns
Marriott Bonvoy x Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Launch a Social Ad
Host-Inspired QSR Meals
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Personalized Daily Wellness Apps
Hoda Kotb Launches Joy 101 Wellness App Inspired by Daily Rituals
Extravagant Qsr Menu Reveals
Taco Bell Debuts 2026 Menu Roadmap with Live Más LIVE
Luxurious Event Venue Expansions
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In-Store Live Acoustic Performances
Gibson Garage London Hosted Three Live Acoustic Sets
Pop Culture-Inspired Mayo Ads
Hellmann’s Releases 'Sweet Sandwich Time' Ahead of the Big Game
Series-Inspired Bakery Bundles
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Daily Puzzle Game Shows
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Cooking Competition Meal Boxes
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Video Podcast Expansion
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Late-Night Manhattan Lounges
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Whimsically Festive Menus
Betty Buzz/Betty Booze & Serendipity3 Debut Limited-Edition Holiday Menu
Media-Backed Creator Platforms
BET Launches a Creator Studio with ‘The Jason Lee Show’
AI-Generated Voice Marketplaces
ElevenLabs' Iconic Marketplace Supports Celebrity Audio Licensing
Science-Backed Sleep Podcasts
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Cheeky Trash Bag Ads
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Comedian Collectible Trading Cards
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Feel-Good Hotlines
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AI-Enhanced Y2K Ads
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High-Profile Skincare Launch Parties
Clarins Celebrated Beauty Launch with Maroon 5 and Others
Comedian-Fronted Tequila Campaigns
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Music Icon-Supported AI Campaigns
Music Stars Spotlight Workday's AI-Powered Enterprise Solutions
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The Revlon Be Unforgettable Campaign Reinterprets a Brand Tagline
Empowered Makeup Campaigns
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Bush's Beans Debuts a First-Of-Its-Kind Ticket Exchange
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Wild ’80s Rock Exhibits
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Editorial-Documentary Hotel Series
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