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From bloopers to unexpected events, live television has the power to create moments that will be ingrained into our collective memory forever. Join us as we look back at some of the most talked-about and iconic live TV moments in history and ask Americans in every state about their favorite famous (or infamous) blunders. So sit back, grab some popcorn, and enjoy revisiting some of the most unfortunate moments in the history of live TV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each State\u2019s Favorite Moment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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It was the slap heard around the world. March 27, 2022, will live on in our collective minds for many years to come, as Americans in almost every state agree that Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars<\/strong> is the most memorable live TV moment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident was talked about for many months on news outlets and across the internet and even resulted in Will Smith being banned from the Oscars<\/a>. Though Smith has apologized to Chris Rock for the incident, it has left a lasting imprint on his career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Oscars were not the only awards ceremony to suffer a mishap on live television; another live TV blunder still on the forefront of many viewers’ minds is Steve Harvey\u2019s gaffe at the 2015 Miss Universe pageant<\/strong>. A favorite among six states, in places like Connecticut, Georgia, and Oklahoma, this moment will go down in live TV award show history. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before realizing his mistake minutes later, Steve Harvey would crown and award Miss Colombia the title of Miss Universe in front of a live audience of roughly six million people worldwide. That didn\u2019t keep the comedian down, though, as he would return five more times to host the pageant before hanging up the mantle in 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Live TV fans in places like Florida and Virginia are still reminiscing about the kiss shared between Madonna, Britney Spears, and Christina Aguilera at the 2003 Video Music Awards<\/strong>. During the trio\u2019s performance of the Queen of Pop\u2019s song \u201cHollywood,\u201d Madonna puckered up with both singers to create a moment that shocked many at the time. The moment\u2019s lasting impact endures even to this day, as stars like Bad Bunny go out of their way to recreate this shocking live TV moment<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With so many live TV moments to look back on, it\u2019s no surprise that some got snubbed while we were tallying up the votes. These memorable moments were the favorites of many survey respondents but did not quite gain enough momentum to win over any state entirely. Read more about some of these iconic events below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Live TV moments don\u2019t always have to be embarrassing to be entertaining. Sometimes all it takes to get everyone’s attention is one giant leap for mankind. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you believe we really put a man on the moon or staged the entire thing, one thing\u2019s for sure: all of America was glued to their television sets that fateful day when Neil Armstrong uttered that legendary phrase to everyone watching at home<\/strong>. The 1969 moon landing was quite possibly the most remarkable moment broadcast on American television, even if it\u2019s overshadowed by celebrity drama.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over half a century later, we would come full circle and launch America\u2019s favorite fictional astronaut into outer space<\/strong>. In 2022, William Shatner, primarily known for his portrayal as Captain Kirk in the classic science fiction series Star Trek <\/em>from 1966 to 1969, boarded a spacecraft created by Jeff Bezos’ company Blue Origin and went where no man has gone before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At this point, award show ceremonies are mostly remembered for their celebrity shenanigans; however, there are some heartwarming moments now and then. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One heartfelt live TV moment that sticks out to many Americans is Beyonc\u00e9’s 2011 MTV Video Music Awards <\/strong>performance and pregnancy announcement<\/strong><\/a>. Queen Bey was almost five months along when she announced to the world that she was expecting Blue Ivy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Runners-Up Americans Still Think About<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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