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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The programme has the working title Castle Man in reference to his former Channel 4 talk show Chatty Man.
From BBC
Talarico was on the daytime talk show Feb. 2, which has led to the FCC launching an “enforcement action” on the matter.
From Los Angeles Times
She was also aware that the highly competitive daytime talk show arena had been a notorious minefield for several top stars, leading to quick failure.
From Los Angeles Times
Exceptions are typically given to interviews on news programs and talk shows.
From Los Angeles Times
"We looked, and we can't find one example of this rule being enforced for any talk show interview, not only for my entire late-night career, but for anyone's late-night career, going back to the 1960s."
From Barron's
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