talk show

noun

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

Nearby words

talk over, talk radio, talk round, talk sense, talk shop, talk show, talk someone's arm off, talk through, talk through one's hat, talk to, talk turkey

Origin of talk show

First recorded in 1960–65

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Examples from the Web for talk show

But Fallon has it, that natural affability that is an absolute prerequisite for talk-show hosting success.
From Jack to Johnny to Jay: Saying Goodbye to ‘Tonight’|Tom Shales|February 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Couric will continue to host her daytime talk-show, Katie, on ABC.
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At first glance the 49-year-old funny man appears an unlikely replacement for a former journalist and talk-show host.
Cedric the Entertainer Wants to Make You a Millionaire|Allison Samuels|September 2, 2013|DAILY BEAST
No one more than the 70-year-old talk-show host himself, who just wants the whole thing to be over.
Dear Old People: The Internet Is Forever|Brandy Zadrozny|July 25, 2013|DAILY BEAST

Talk-show host Glenn Beck called the GOP “the Whig party,” with John Boehner the head Whig for appearing open to compromise.
The GOP’s Kamikazes Are Back|Eleanor Clift|June 22, 2013|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for talk show

talk show

noun

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

US name for chat show

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