In 1988, James Brown attended an interview with CNN in a strange state. He rambles incoherently, laughs at random, and fails to answer questions properly. Regardless, he remains one of the most influential entertainers of the 20th century, claiming the title of "The Godfather of Soul". Credit: @cnn | History In Pictures

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In 1986, James Brown, facing serious accusations, appeared on CNN via satellite link, completely uninhibited and erratic. He sang random lines from his songs, veered off on tangents, and gave a wild, chaotic interview. Interviewer Sonya Friedman, however, remained a beacon of professionalism, handling Brown’s unpredictable behavior with remarkable composure. | Historyinmemes