David Letterman: 11 Classic Moments

With so much focus on the ruckus from the Sarah Palin top 10 list, let's remember some of the unforgettable scenes from the past 25-plus years that made David Letterman an icon for a generation of late-night TV viewers

By Ken Tucker

Updated June 16, 2009 at 10:00 PM EDT

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