talk show

American  

noun

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

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talk show British  

noun

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

2. US name for chat show

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Etymology

Origin of talk show

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

On Sunday talk shows, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries was among Democrats who challenged the operation's legality.

From Barron's

Mayer says he’s fantasized about a sitcom or a talk show taking up residence on the soundstage.

From Los Angeles Times

The punchline comes from the canned line that established actors so often feed interviewers and talk show hosts when discussing their career goals.

From Salon

In July, talk show host Phil McGraw’s TV network, Merit Street Media, which launched last year, filed for bankruptcy protection from creditors and sued its distribution partner, Trinity Broadcasting Network.

From Los Angeles Times

Sources have also said he had been acting strangely and got into some type of argument with Rob Reiner at a holiday party at talk show host Conan O’Brien’s house hours before the slaying.

From Los Angeles Times