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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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David Letterman | January 2000 After missing his first show (with the exception of vacations), Letterman convalesces for six weeks. America breathes a sigh of relief when UncleÂ…

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