This Week In Cigar History March 31-April 6

Strutting on stage to her 1983 hit “Holiday” with a pair of panties and cigar in hand, Madonna soon had viewers applauding (or horrified) and censors busy, editing out her sassy swagger on the March 31st 1994 edition of The Late Show With David Letterman, which marked her first appearance on American television that year.

Immediately firing up her stogie once seated, Madonna launched into a provocatively peppered commentary, loaded with sexual innuendos, that earned the television show the distinction of being the most censored show in American broadcast history. Even Letterman, no slouch in the quick retort department, was caught off guard by Madonna’s quips-particularly in response to the late night host’s questions about her private life.

The aftermath of the show was nearly as legendary. Madonna’s antics were the foundation for many late night dialogues and comedic stunts. Amusingly, a week after her appearance, Letterman announced to his audience that Madonna was not there…whereupon cigar- smoking actor Paul Newman stood up to leave. Responding to the host’s query if he was a fan of the singer, Newman replied; “I sure as hell didn’t come to see you, Letterman.”

Fortunately, David Letterman and Madonna re-established their friendship over the years-no doubt sharing memories of that historic episode while puffing away on their smokes.

Watch the You Tube video clip here!

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3/31/08

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