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 US president has long been a fierce critic of late-night talk show hosts and their jabs at him.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
After defending Jackson many times previously, including on Oprah Winfrey’s talk show in 2010, all five of the family’s adult children say they were groomed to protect him.
From Salon • May 14, 2026
Anduril co-founder Matt Grimm said on the online talk show “TBPN” in January.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
Photos posted on her LinkedIn page showed her at events with former President Biden and former talk show host Oprah Winfrey, among other prominent people.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026
Mama and Baba are at the kitchen table, eating and watching a morning talk show.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
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