talk show
Americannoun
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talk shows
plural
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
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of talk show
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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The rift then deepened as Harry published his tell-all memoir "Spare" and the couple gave a no-holds-barred interview to US talk show hostess Oprah Winfrey.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
Disney is embroiled in a legal battle with the Federal Communications Commission alleging the agency’s efforts to challenge its broadcast licenses and regulate its talk show “The View” are illegal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
Veteran talk show host Tavis Smiley said he toured the construction site this week with L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
The 85-year-old is a household name across Australia and held immense sway through his conservative radio talk show.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
It’s Friday night and I’m spread out on the couch watching a daytime talk show I’d recorded about second cousins claiming to be telepathic.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
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