talk show
noun
: 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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When word-of-mouth is that lethal, there’s no amount of marketing magic or charming stories on late-night talk shows that can convince people to get off the couch.
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Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 8 Mar. 2026
Before Colbert’s late night CBS talk show ends on Thursday, May 21, 2026, his buddy and competitor Jimmy Fallon was sure to drop by the Ed Sullivan Theater and drop some well wishes.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 6 Mar. 2026
From late-night talk shows to the halls of power, there was more than a bit of celebration, and some actually reasonable schadenfreude.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
In the same episode of her talk show, the actress reflected on the duo's status as one of the most famous couples in America.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
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Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 8 Mar. 2026
Before Colbert’s late night CBS talk show ends on Thursday, May 21, 2026, his buddy and competitor Jimmy Fallon was sure to drop by the Ed Sullivan Theater and drop some well wishes.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 6 Mar. 2026
From late-night talk shows to the halls of power, there was more than a bit of celebration, and some actually reasonable schadenfreude.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
In the same episode of her talk show, the actress reflected on the duo's status as one of the most famous couples in America.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for talk show
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“Talk show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talk%20show. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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