talk show

noun

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

talk show

noun

1. a television or radio show in which guests discuss controversial topics or personal issues
2. US name for chat show

Word History and Origins

Origin of talk show¹

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

On Thursday, Gunn appeared on the Australian talk show “The Project” to clarify that she was not retiring from the sport, as some news outlets had reported.

From Los Angeles Times

The book dives into the inner world of one of the most famous talk show hosts in American history:

From Salon

“Mark Burnett wanted a talk show with variety guests, and I really wanted my old format of ‘how-to,’” Stewart said.

From Salon

“Sadly this is not new for our family,” the former talk show host said, adding that her daughter has “struggled with drug addiction for a decade.”

From Los Angeles Times

The dispute shut down many of America's top shows, including Billions, The Handmaid's Tale, Hacks, Severance, Yellowjackets, The Last of Us, Stranger Things, Abbott Elementary and several daytime and late-night talk shows.

From BBC