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talk show

noun

Definition of talk show

: a radio or television program in which usually well-known persons engage in discussions or are interviewed

Examples of talk show in a Sentence

She asked the actor to appear on her talk show.

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Scaramucci was quickly praised by the likes of fellow Trump critics George Conway, the husband of Trump senior adviser Kellyanne Conway, and former GOP congressman and talk show host Joe Walsh. Fortune, "Scaramucci Used to Praise Trump. Now, He Calls Him ‘Evil.’ What Happened?," 22 Aug. 2019 Over the decades, she was photographed with Epstein often, including with Trump, and separately with former talk show host Charlie Rose, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Tesla CEO Elon Musk. NBC News, "British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell in spotlight after Epstein's apparent suicide," 10 Aug. 2019 In the era before influencers, Rachel sent the talk show host a set of her T-Shirt Sheets—her own creation, designed to make your bed every bit as cozy as your favorite worn tee—and the media mogul was hooked. Candace Braun Davison, House Beautiful, "Rachel Ashwell's Not Doing Too Shabby," 6 Aug. 2019 In December, the streaming service announced the Ellen Hub, a collection of content themed around talk show host Ellen DeGeneres that includes exclusive content from the series. Chris Eggertsen, Billboard, "Disney Gets Its Own Designated Music Hub on Spotify," 17 July 2019 On Tuesday, July 16, he and John Lund are set to launch a new sports-talk show in the 10 a.m. slot long occupied by Gary Radnich and Larry Krueger. Chuck Barney, The Mercury News, "Greg Papa on Kevin Durant: ‘I’m not disappointed he left’," 12 July 2019 Appearing on the morning talk show to discuss her relationship (yet again) with Meghan, Samantha was quizzed by the hosts on whether her outspoken approach to their family matters was something that should be questioned. Lucy Wood, Marie Claire, "Meghan Markle's Half-Sister Samantha Gave Yet Another Tell-All Interview," 23 July 2018 Hot off of her controversial White House Press Association appearance, Michelle Wolf has launched a new talk show on Netflix. refinery29.com, "The Break With Michelle Wolf," 27 May 2018 The former president was already the first guest on David Letterman’s Netflix talk show. Lucas Shaw, Bloomberg.com, "Obamas to Produce Netflix Movies and Shows Under Multiyear Deal," 21 May 2018

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First Known Use of talk show

1965, in the meaning defined above

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talk show

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English Language Learners Definition of talk show

: a radio or television program in which usually well-known people talk about something or are interviewed

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