Talk 101

Talk shows are growing more popular on a global scale unlike anything before. Here are five of our favorite talk shows from foreign lands.

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, so all of us in the About Talk Shows office (truth told, that’d just be me) though we’d take a little time to give thanks to all the things we love about talk shows – from hosts to bands to comedy bits.

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer among both men and women, so it should come as no surprise that talk show hosts like David Letterman and Regis Philbin are not immune to the deadly disease.

Daytime and late night talk shows have a lot planned for the 2011 – 2012 season. It’s time to check in on our favorite shows and see what they’re planning for this ‘Oprah Winfrey’ free TV season.

Everyone can’t be a talk show host. Just because you are a great comedian, stellar athlete, talented actor or supermodel doesn’t mean you will instantly be a great, stellar, talented or super talk show host. And that’s annoying. Here are the 10 worst offenders.

Charlie Sheen is comedy gold for talk shows like ‘Ellen’ and ‘Late Night with Jimmy Fallon’ who spoof the actor and his manic ravings.

About Talk Show readers select their favorite talk show host of all-time and share their reasons why.

About Talk Show readers responded to the inaugural Talk Show Awards poll, voting for “Best Talk Show,” “Best Daytime Talk Show Host,” “Best Late Night Talk Show Host,” “Best Talk Show Band,” and “Best Talk Show Sidekick.”

Everyone has their favorite talk show moment of 2010. What was yours? Share it with other readers and see what readers think is their favorite talk show moment of 2010.

Many of our beloved talk shows are based in New York City. Shows like Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night and Live with Regis & Kelly.

When the events of Sept. 11, 2001, took place, the terrorist attacks affected New York City talk shows like no other - though the tragedy of that day was felt from coast to coast. All went dark for some time. And after a few days passed, our TV foundation returned to the airwaves with heartfelt words of brotherhood, strength, compassion and hope. Here are some of the most memorable moments.

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.

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.

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.

Life's busy. You've got things to do. But you still don't want to miss your favorite talk show. Oprah 's on during the day while you're at work. Jimmy's on late at night while you're sound asleep (that'd be both Kimmel and Fallon ). If you're not DVRing your favorite show - or your DVR is refusing your orders - there's still a chance to catch Ellen and Letterman . You just gotta go online. And t…

Life's busy. You've got things to do. But you still don't want to miss your favorite talk show. Oprah 's on during the day while you're at work. Jimmy's on late at night while you're sound asleep (that'd be both Kimmel and Fallon ). If you're not DVRing your favorite show - or your DVR is refusing your orders - there's still a chance to catch Ellen and Letterman . You just gotta go online. And t…

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.

A rundown of season premiere dates for talk shows in 2008.

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.

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.

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!

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!

Oprah’s final season. Dr. Phil takes on domestic violence. Dr. Oz. shares his cancer scare. What’s in store for your favorite talk show this season? Find out more.

About Talk Shows readers share who they think are the most annoying talk shows hosts of all time.