Maury Povich Recalls Hunter S. Thompson Drinking a Full Six-Pack in 15 Minutes During Live Interview
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By Staff Author Published on May 11, 2026 04:26PM EDT
The bagel they save for the regulars. Don't skim, savour.
Summary
Maury Povich, now 87, recalled on Rob Lowe's podcast how Hunter S. Thompson once drank an entire six-pack of beer in 15 minutes during a live interview on A Current Affair in the Watergate era. Povich shared memories of hosting the syndicated tabloid newsmagazine and interviewing numerous politicians, but Thompson stood out as the most unpredictable guest due to his wild behavior during the live broadcast.
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He drank an entire 6-pack in 15 minutes during a live interview.
One guest still stands out for pure unpredictability: Hunter S. Thompson.
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