talk show
Americannoun
noun
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a television or radio show in which guests discuss controversial topics or personal issues
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US name for chat show
Etymology
Origin of talk show
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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Sixties-era heroes like Space Ghost and Birdman were revived for a new generation — as a talk show host and an attorney, respectively.
From Salon • May 8, 2026
It has even bought TBPN, a technology-focused talk show, to help shape the narrative.
From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026
The brilliantly passive-aggressive faux talk show “Between Two Ferns With Zach Galifianakis” was web-based, but that’s defined as TV in my dictionary.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
“There’s a great book by Dennis Prager called ‘Think a Second Time,’” said Robert Keenan, the prosecutor, referring to the conservative talk show host.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
Instead, I would be doing a one-on-one interview with talk show host Charlie Rose about my experience growing up in a conflict zone.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
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