chat show
Celebrity conversation broadcast
A chat show is a television or radio program in which a host interviews guests, typically celebrities, politicians, or other public figures.
The term is British; Americans say talk show.
The format usually combines conversation with entertainment segments: She promoted her new film on several chat shows.
Transmitted media signal
- televisionBroadcast viewing device
- hostOne receiving guests
- audienceGathered viewers collectively
- ratingsEvaluative scores assigned
primetime · network · cable · late night · variety · monologue · couch · sidekick
Welcomed visitor
- interviewFormal questioning session
- starLuminous astronomical object
- A-listerTop-tier famous person
- publicityMedia-driven awareness
fame · appearance · plugging · promotion · anecdote · charisma · persona · booking
Playful, teasing exchange
- dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
- discussionExchange of ideas
- exchangeMutual giving and receiving
- interviewFormal questioning session
rapport · chemistry · back-and-forth · quips · storytelling · digression · interruption · crosstalk
Amusing quality
- jokesHumorous remarks or stories
- monologueUninterrupted solo address
- sketchesRough, quick drawings
- satireMockery exposing vice
wit · laughter · impressions · parody · roast · bits · gags · timing
Recent notable happenings
- newsReports of recent events
- politicsGovernmental power struggles
- controversyProlonged public disagreement
- debateFormal argument on issues
public affairs · issues · headlines · commentary · opinion · viral · trending · soundbite
broadcast
Transmitted media signal
- televisionBroadcast viewing device
- hostOne receiving guests
- audienceGathered viewers collectively
ratings · primetime · network · cable · late night · variety · monologue · couch · sidekick · bandleader
guest
Welcomed visitor
publicity · fame · appearance · plugging · promotion · anecdote · charisma · persona · booking · headliner
banter
Playful, teasing exchange
- dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
- discussionExchange of ideas
- exchangeMutual giving and receiving
interview · rapport · chemistry · back-and-forth · quips · storytelling · digression · interruption · crosstalk · segue
humor
Amusing quality
satire · wit · laughter · impressions · parody · roast · bits · gags · timing · punchline
current events
Recent notable happenings
- newsReports of recent events
- politicsGovernmental power struggles
- controversyProlonged public disagreement
debate · public affairs · issues · headlines · commentary · opinion · viral · trending · soundbite · hot take
- talk radiotalk radio, phone-in, caller, open line, host
chat showdocumentary
Factual film about reality
drama series · soap opera · sitcom · news bulletin · hard news
chat showdocumentary
Factual film about reality
investigative report · hard news · news program · current affairs program · exposé
chat showprestige drama
Ambitious, critically acclaimed series
location shoot · location shooting · nature documentary · film production · silent film
show, chat, chatty, chatter, showcase, chats, chatting, chitchat, chatted