variety show
noun
: a theatrical entertainment of successive separate performances (as of songs, dances, skits, and acrobatic feats)
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Both of those were sponsored variety shows on broadcast networks that aired more than half a century ago.
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Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
In 1975, Cher earned an Emmy nomination for her return to the small screen with her variety show, Cher.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
Sullivan’s variety show, which saw breakthrough appearances by Elvis Presley, the Beatles, the Jackson 5, and more, ran until 1971.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 18 May 2026
Also in 1962, Williams’ eponymous variety show debuted and quickly became a hit.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026
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Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
In 1975, Cher earned an Emmy nomination for her return to the small screen with her variety show, Cher.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
Sullivan’s variety show, which saw breakthrough appearances by Elvis Presley, the Beatles, the Jackson 5, and more, ran until 1971.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 18 May 2026
Also in 1962, Williams’ eponymous variety show debuted and quickly became a hit.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for variety show
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“Variety show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/variety%20show. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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