Not all of the memorable moments we have seen on television were intended to last. Live and recorded performances occasionally veer hilariously—or disastrously—off course behind the well-maintained sets and practiced scripts. Additionally, producers frequently rush to remove extremely embarrassing footage from the record.
Some errors were so shocking that networks decided the public shouldn’t see them twice, ranging from gaffes on game shows to interviews that went awry. Imagine wardrobe mishaps, confrontations on-air, technological breakdowns, or celebrities saying inappropriate things.
Of course, due to the internet, a handful of these “deleted” moments live on in the shape of leaked video and whispered anecdotes from behind the scenes. They act as a reminder that human mistake may occur in even the most well-executed products.
Ultimately, these mistakes are a part of television history; they are embarrassing for the celebrities, but they leave an impression on the people who were fortunate enough to witness them before they were removed.
