talkshows
Hosted interview programs
Talk shows are television or radio programs featuring a host who interviews guests and engages in conversation, typically about current events, entertainment, or personal stories.
The format ranges from celebrity chat late-night talk shows to confrontational daytime programs trash-talk shows to political commentary.
Usually spelled as two words: talk show.
One receiving guests
- questioningSeeking answers through inquiry
- guestsPeople received hospitably
- anchorSecures ships to seabed
- dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
exclusive · soundbite · revelation · disclosure · profile · segment · rapport · follow-up
Broadcast viewing device
- radioElectromagnetic wave receiver
- networkInterconnected system
- airtimeScheduled transmission period
- programmingWriting software instructions
live · episode · season · syndication · cable · streaming · primetime · telecast
Distinct flat section
- roundtableLeaderless group discussion
- moderatorOne who presates proceedings
- forumGathering place for discourse
- exchangeMutual giving and receiving
conversation · discourse · debate · pundit · commentator · expert · crosstalk · segment
Work meant to amuse
- monologueUninterrupted solo address
- sketchesRough, quick drawings
- satireMockery exposing vice
- parodySatirical imitation
improv · stand-up · late-night · humor · bits · zingers · sidekick · catchphrase
People received hospitably
- A-listerTop-tier famous person
- publicistMedia relations professional
- promotionRank increase or publicity
- pluggingFilling or blocking
anecdotes · charisma · entourage · starlet · gossip · tabloid · fanbase · booker
Explanatory remarks on events
- perspectiveAttitude or spatial rendering
- viewpointWay of seeing things
- stanceStanding posture or viewpoint
- editorialPublication's official viewpoint article
reaction · rant · soapbox · platform · advocacy · polarizing · controversy · punditry
host
One receiving guests
- questioningSeeking answers through inquiry
- guestsPeople received hospitably
- anchorSecures ships to seabed
dialogue · exclusive · soundbite · revelation · disclosure · profile · segment · rapport · follow-up · probing
television
Broadcast viewing device
programming · live · episode · season · syndication · cable · streaming · primetime · telecast · daytime
panel
Distinct flat section
- roundtableLeaderless group discussion
- moderatorOne who presates proceedings
- forumGathering place for discourse
exchange · conversation · discourse · debate · pundit · commentator · expert · crosstalk · segment · topical
comedy
Work meant to amuse
parody · improv · stand-up · late-night · humor · bits · zingers · sidekick · catchphrase · gags
guests
People received hospitably
- A-listerTop-tier famous person
- publicistMedia relations professional
- promotionRank increase or publicity
plugging · anecdotes · charisma · entourage · starlet · gossip · tabloid · fanbase · booker · greenroom
commentary
Explanatory remarks on events
- perspectiveAttitude or spatial rendering
- viewpointWay of seeing things
- stanceStanding posture or viewpoint
editorial · reaction · rant · soapbox · platform · advocacy · polarizing · controversy · punditry · spin
talkshowsdramas
Serious theatrical works
soap operas · documentaries · silent films · miniseries · sitcoms
talkshowssilent films
Movies without soundtracks
pantomime · instrumental music · silent cinema · visual art · action sequences