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talk shows  

Definition

  • Since their inception in 1935, talk shows have had a profound influence on American life. The term talk show generally refers to a program, whether on radio or television, that has a host (or hosts), guests, and some audience participation—whether listeners call in on radio or a television host interacts with a studio audience. [Source: Encyclopedia of Gender in Media; Talk Shows]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-VPPCNDGR-Z

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