variety show host
Entertainment program anchor
A variety show host is the presenter who introduces acts, engages with performers, and provides continuity between segments of a variety show—a program featuring diverse entertainment like comedy, music, and dance.
The host sets the tone, often delivering monologues and banter: Johnny Carson was the quintessential variety show host.
The role requires versatility across entertainment forms.
- emceeCeremony host
- entertainerOne who amuses others
- comedianProfessional humor performer
- audienceGathered viewers collectively
- applauseCollective hand-clapping approval
stand up comedy · laugh track · microphone · opening monologue · monologue · spotlight · charisma · banter · sidekick · skits · song and dance · punchline · stage · laughter · celebrity · celebrity guests · broadcast · live television
- broadcastersbroadcaster, news anchor, newscaster, newsreader, presenter
- Hostsemcee, MC, master of ceremonies, compere, toastmaster
- TV hostsnews anchor, presenter, anchorman, anchorwoman, emcee
variety show hoststagehand
Backstage theater worker
production assistant · studio audience · viewer · spectator · producer
variety show hostdramatic actor
Performer of serious roles
opera singer · ballet dancer · symphony conductor · concert violinist · specialist
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