Lance Armstrong, Oprah and recent TV apologies and confessions

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Lance Armstrong's two-night Oprah Winfrey interview media extravaganza may be grabbing attention this week, but despite the heightened media awareness, this is far from the first time a celebrity has gone on TV to make a confession or come clean. Here's a quick look back over how similar events have played out.

Lance Armstrong on OWN

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Lance Armstrong's two-night Oprah Winfrey interview media extravaganza may be grabbing attention this week, but despite the heightened media awareness, this is far from the first time a celebrity has gone on TV to make a confession or come clean. Here's a quick look back over how similar events have played out.

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