Discover the wild and wacky world of talk shows, from celebrity hosts on late night and daytime TV, to newscasters and interviews on the networks and throughout cable television. Find out why the talk show remains such a popular genre of television, how to get tickets to some of your favorite shows, and what's cooking in the days to come.
It was quite a year in the world of talk shows. For one, the late landscape completely changed at NBC, and it is still unclear that it’s for the better. Another late night icon revealed certain weaknesses – later overshadowed by the dalliances of a golfer Tiger Woods. And the end of an era was announced, even if that era will continue for a year or two more.
So what are the Top Ten Ta…
It probably isn’t fair to call this list the best and worst talk shows of the decade. It might be more appropriate to call this a series of winners and losers. Seven talk shows that debuted in the 2000s that already feel as though they’ve been around forever. And seven talk shows we have already forgotten, regardless of how good they were when they were
The Fall 2009 TV Premiere Season for TV talk shows is upon us, and our favorite shows are planning some fun things. Check in to see when your favorite show starts.
Sometimes it’s a questionable joke. Sometimes it’s a sharp criticism. Sometimes two people just don’t like each other. Whatever the reason, talk show hosts old and new have kicked up dirt and released steam by getting into feuds with guests, newsmakers and even among themselves. Here are some of the more recent Talk Show
2009 Emmy Award Talk Show Nominees were announced in mid-July. They look an awful lot like the 2008 Emmy nominees, which means Jon Stewart will be defending his title against David Letterman, Bill Maher, Stephen Colbert and Saturday Night Live.
The 61st Annual Emmy Award ceremony will take place Sept. 13 at the NOKIA Theatre L.A. It will air on CBS at 8 p.m. ET. Here are the nominees for Outstanding Writing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Series:
The 61st Annual Emmy Award ceremony will take place Sept. 13 at the NOKIA Theatre L.A. It will air on CBS at 8 p.m. ET.
For a television show or film, artificial lighting is almost always employed in some fashion, either do supplement the light available or to create mood and atmosphere. It’s a delicate art, designed by the director of photography in consultation with the director, and…
The 61st Annual Emmy Award ceremony will take place Sept. 13 at the NOKIA Theatre L.A. It will air on CBS at 8 p.m. ET. Here are the nominees for
Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media – Nonfiction:The 61st Annual Emmy Award ceremony will take place Sept. 13 at the NOKIA Theatre L.A. It will air on CBS at 8 p.m. ET. Here are the nominees for
Outstanding Directing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Series:
The 61st Annual Emmy Award ceremony will take place Sept. 13 at the NOKIA Theatre L.A. It will air on CBS at 8 p.m. ET. Here are the nominees for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series:
For talk show fans, New York and Los Angeles are the only two destinations worth making plans to travel to, since the east and west coast cities are home to the vast majority of morning, daytime and late night talk shows.
As the summer months take hold, so do summer vacations. If you are planning a trip to Los Angeles or Chicago and you are a talk show fan, here’s a quick list of the most popular shows that film in that city and information about eac
As the summer months take hold, so do summer vacations. If you are planning a trip to New York and you are a talk show fan, here’s a quick list of the most popular shows that film in that city and information about eac
Jay Leno, host of The Tonight Show, was selected as the Favorite Late Night Talk Show Host by visitors of About Talk Shows in our inaugural monthly survey of viewers preferences. Plans are afoot to also survey visitors on their favorite daytime h…
A rundown of season premiere dates for talk shows in 2008.
Here are the nominees for Outstanding Writing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Program:
Here are the nominees for Outstanding Variety, Music Or Comedy Series:
Here are the nominiees for: Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video For A Series:
Here are the nominees for Outstanding Special Class - Short-format Nonfiction Programs:
Here are the nominees for: Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Variety Or Music Series Or Special
Here are the nominees for: Outstanding Picture Editing Of Clip Packages For Talk, Performance, Award Or Reality Competition Programs
Here are the nominees: Outstanding Individual Performance In A Variety Or Music Program
Here are the nominees for Outstanding Original Music And Lyrics:
Here are the nominees for: Outstanding Lighting Direction (electronic, Multi-camera) For VMC Programming:
[p]Here are the talk show nominees for Outstanding Directing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Program
Several talk shows have been nominated as contenders for the 2008 Emmy Awards, the Academy of Television Arts & SciencesÂ’ annual event highlighting the very best in television programming. Who will win this year? Tune in September 21.
Tim Russert, former Meet the Press host, died on June 13, 2008, of a sudden heart attack. His biography reads like a roadmap to success – good parents, strong work ethic, love for life, and preparation, preparation, preparation.
There are rumors and then there are talk show rumors – legends that have endured for months, years, decades. Here we vet out five famous ones – Tommy Hilfiger on Oprah, guests dropping dead on the set, Jimmy Kimmel bitten by a snake on live TV. Which are fact and which are fiction?
One of the biggest stories in 2006? Rosie O'Donnell joining 'The View'. Here we are 365 days later, and Rosie’s out, Whoopi's in, and our beloved talk show hosts are poised for a comeback after a work stoppage by Hollywood writers tossed all of our late night shows into reruns. And let’s not even get into Ellen DeGeneres's dog trouble. What a difference a year makes!
If you’re one of the thousands (maybe millions?) who do their holiday shopping at the last minute, take into consideration the About Talk Shows list of our Top 15 Gifts for Talk Show Fans. A must print-and-carry (or link and buy!) reference for all your gift-getting needs.
When the Writers Guild of America went on strike in the fall of 2007, talk shows were the first ‘casualty’. Without writers crafting new jokes, gags and skits for monologues and comedy bits, shows like the ‘Late Show with David Letterman’ and ‘The Tonight Show’ went dark immediately.
Since Richard Nixon’s appearance on ‘Laugh-In’ to Bill Clinton’s saxophone on ‘The Arsenio Hall Show’, politicians have been using talk shows and other entertainment television to announce their candidacy or reach out to potential viewers. Where will your favorite 2008 presidential contender turn up next? This appearance schedule should help.
Your guide to television’s most popular morning talk shows, including Good Morning America, The Today Show, The Early Show, Live with Regis and Kelly, and The View.
Your guide to television’s most popular daytime talk shows, including shows by Dr. Phil, Ellen DeGeneres, Greg Behrendt, Jerry Springer, Maury Povich, Montel Williams, Oprah Winfrey, Rachael Ray, Tyra Banks, and MTV’s Total Request Live.
When you think of the modern talk show, you conjure up an image born out of late night television: the host behind the desk, the celebrity guest, the monologue, the funny skit, the comedian and musical number.
Besides being excellent talk shows hosts, many hosts, like Ellen DeGeneres, Oprah Winfrey, David Letterman, Jay Leno and Stephen Colbert, have taken a turn on the silver screen, starring in movies both worthy of Academy Award nominations and the cutting room floor.
From Rosie O’Donnell joining ‘The View’ to Michael Richards’ emotional apology on the ‘Late Show with David Letterman,’ 2006 had its fair share of top talk show moments. Here are the Top Ten.
You need three components to make up a successful talk show -- a personable host, a willing audience and spectacular guests. And while it all seems like it comes together like clockwork, there's a lot that goes into every talk show. So what's it like to be the guest, to be in the middle between the host and audience? Find out!
According to industry veterans, there are two types of chatter on TV -- television talk, in which someone merely addresses the audience, and the talk show, featuring a familiar format, a quirky or popular host, and a slew of celebrity guests. We're covering the later.
Welcome to the 'The Buzz!' where you'll find out all about TV talk shows, from who's talking about what, to who's being talked about. We cover everything from late night talk shows to daytime chat fests. Oprah, Letterman, Leno, Conan, Ellen, Springer -- they're all here.
What's the latest talk show news? You can find out by reading this week's issue of 'The Buzz!' This week we talk about Steve Irwin and several talk shows' tributes to The Crocodile Hunter, the debut of 'The Greg Behrendt Show', and David Letterman's new deal!
What's the latest talk show news? You can find out by reading this week's issue of 'The Buzz!' This week we talk about The Emmys, The Colbert Report, and The Daily Show's stellar win; Live with Regis and Kelly's Relly Awards; The Today Show's Meredith Vieira's thoughts on The View; and Johnny Carson's childhood home.
Who will top the talk shows as best host for this year's 58th Annual Emmy Awards? Will it be The Colbert Report, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, the Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O'Brien or Real Time with Bill Maher? Talk Show Buzz predicts the winner!
"Talk Show Buzz" is a weekly column delving into the watercooler stories of the talk show world. For the fan, for the casual reader, for the industry pro, "The Buzz" covers everyone from Letterman to Leno, Jon Stewart to James Lipton, The Best Damn Sports Show Period to The View.
Talk Show Buzz for July 10, covering Star Jones Reynolds departure from The View and Conan O'Brien's high school commencement address.
In any given week, three dozen celebrities, a basket full of musical guests and a gaggle of comics will chat with a baker's dozen hosts. Who can keep up with it all? You can, for one, via Talk Show Buzz. This weekly rundown of all the events that are bound to be talked about will keep you informed -- and ready for the watercooler!
Talk shows are a smorgasbord of entertainment. One night, an esteemed author will wax philosophically about her latest tome. She’ll then be followed by a slapstick comedian, a controversial hard-rock band, and a collection of stupid pet tricks. Basically, talk shows offer something for everybody. Peruse this list, updated weekly, and find your something.
