Great Moments in Broadcasting: Kathie Lee Gifford Asks Martin Short about His Wife – Not Realizing She’s Been Dead for Two Years [VIDEO]
Today Show co-host Kathie Lee found out what one of the pitfalls of not researching your interviewee can be: asking a cringe-worthy question. Gifford very warmly asked how guest Martin Short's wife is doing, which in of itself was a nice gesture. There's just one small problem. Martin Short's wife has been dead for two years. Doh! Can you say 'awkward'? Watch the clip and see how uncomfortable you feel...