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

In 1963 Mitford published “The American Way of Death,” an exposé of the funeral industry that turned her into a stateside celebrity, welcomed as a provocative guest on talk shows and recognized by cab drivers.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, Barrymore came through the renovation relatively unscathed, transforming the property into a true sanctuary that she believed would serve as her family’s escape from the city, where she shoots her popular talk show.

From MarketWatch

“The neck ages in dog years all by itself but tech neck is rapidly increasing our dog years,” talk show host Kelly Ripa warned viewers late last year.

From The Wall Street Journal

US TV host Stephen Colbert has announced his next move after his late-night talk show ends - co-writing a new Lord of the Rings film.

From BBC

Why are Americans obsessed with this French talk show?

From The Wall Street Journal