talk show
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Definition
Noun: A television or radio program in which a host interviews guests, often celebrities or experts, and typically includes discussions on various topics or takes questions from a live audience or viewers/listeners calling in.
Usage
A "talk show" is a format of broadcast programming. It is used as a countable noun. * She is a guest on a popular daytime talk show. * The political candidate gave an interview on a national talk show. * He hosts a late-night talk show that features comedy and celebrity interviews.
Examples
- The talk show focused on issues of mental health awareness.
- Viewers can call the talk show to ask the author questions about her new book.
- Many talk shows include a live studio audience.
Advanced Usage
- "to host a talk show": To be the main presenter and interviewer for such a program.
- After her acting career, she began to host a talk show.
- "talk show host": The person who presents and leads the discussion on the program.
- The talk show host is known for her insightful questions.
Variants and Related Words
- Chat show (noun): The British English term for a talk show.
- She appeared on a British chat show to promote her film.
- Panel show (noun): A type of talk show where a group of people (a panel) discusses topics, often in a humorous or competitive format.
- Interview program (noun): A broader term for a show structured around interviews.
Synonyms
- Discussion program
- Interview show
Related Phrases/Idioms
- "Couch talk": Informal term sometimes used, referencing the sofas commonly found on talk show sets.
- "Talk show circuit": Refers to the series of popular talk shows that celebrities or public figures appear on to promote something.
- The actor is doing the talk show circuit to promote his new movie.
Noun
- a program during which well-known people discuss a topic or answer questions telephoned in by the audience
- in England they call a talk show a chat show