talk show

noun

1. a radio or television show in which a host interviews or chats with guests, especially celebrity guests.

talk show

noun

1. a television or radio show in which guests discuss controversial topics or personal issues

2. US name for chat show

Word History and Origins

Origin of talk show¹

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

Making the rounds of TV talk shows, she jovially defended her old-fashioned lifestyle and dubbed herself an endangered species.

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Ecke Jr. also had a reputation as a tireless promoter, further cementing the poinsettia-Christmas connection with magazine shoots and giving TV stations free poinsettias to decorate late-night talk shows or holiday specials.

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Sue’s notoriety continued to swell after appearing on the popular internet talk show “Subway Takes” with the standout zinger: “Gossip is socially useful, especially to women and the marginalized.”

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Horzum, who wasn’t involved in the campaign, said he saw that same approach continue in recent months, with Jetten visiting conservative talk shows and posting clips of himself on TikTok with his fiancé.

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Colbert’s long-running talk show was cancelled just days after he joked about his network’s parent company settling a lawsuit with the president.

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