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1995 Classic: The “Uma, Oprah” Opener

Why did David Letterman introduce Uma Thurman to Oprah Winfrey? Because he thought the secret to a great Oscars was to prove that celebrities are just as confused by their own names as we are.

Part of the 31 Oscars Jokes: The 1995 “Uma, Oprah & Braveheart” Edition archive. Historically Verified

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@Titanic_Survivor04/24/1997 10:50I’ll never let go... of this joke.
@Hotmail_Checker06/11/2005 02:02Checking my mail at the library and laughing out loud!
@Clueless_Dionne07/27/2006 19:27Totally buggin’! This is hilarious.
@Unix_Wizard06/01/2005 21:16sudo apt-get install more_jokes... Success!
@Frame_Set_Wizard02/15/1998 00:21I love how this site uses frames! Very 1997.
@Toolbar_Hater09/01/2005 07:25My browser is 50% toolbars, but I still see the joke!
@Maplestory_Kid06/15/2012 09:47@@@@@@@@@@@@ HA HA HA!
@Smosh_Old_School02/11/2001 01:41Back when the internet was simple and funny.

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