Определение talk show в Английский Язык Английский Язык словарь
A television or radio programme in which a host converses on various topics with guests who may be experts, celebrities, or members of the listening or viewing audience
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
A talk show is a television or radio show in which famous people talk to each other in an informal way and are asked questions about different topics. = chat show. A television or radio show in which noted people, such as authorities in a particular field, participate in discussions or are interviewed and often answer questions from viewers or listeners. a television show in which famous people answer questions about themselves British Equivalent: chat show. Radio or television program in which a well-known personality interviews celebrities and other guests. The late-night programs hosted by Johnny Carson, Jay Leno, David Letterman, and Conan O'Brien have emphasized entertainment, incorporating interludes of music or comedy. Other talk shows have focused on politics (see David Susskind), controversial social issues or sensationalistic topics (Phil Donahue), and emotional therapy (Oprah Winfrey). See also Merv Griffin; Larry King; Jack Paar