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From Carson to Oprah to Stephen Colbert:

A History of the TV Talk Show

2026-01-26 19:00:00 2026-01-26 20:00:00 America/New_York From Carson to Oprah to Stephen Colbert: From its start in the early 1950's, the talk show has been one of television’s most versatile and durable formats. Explore From Home - Virtual AS 1

Monday, January 26
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Add to Calendar 2026-01-26 19:00:00 2026-01-26 20:00:00 America/New_York From Carson to Oprah to Stephen Colbert: From its start in the early 1950's, the talk show has been one of television’s most versatile and durable formats. Explore From Home - Virtual AS 1

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From its start in the early 1950's, the talk show has been one of television’s most versatile and durable formats.

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Pioneering programs like "Today", "Person-to-Person", and "Tonight" established the basic features that have guided the format ever since, particularly the importance of the host as the chief focus of the proceedings.
Whether it was the sophisticated wit of Dick Cavett, the magnetic empathy of Oprah Winfrey, the innovative comedy of David Letterman, or the sharp political satire of Jon Stewart, the talk show has continued to provide viewers with a lively mix of entertainment, information, and compelling conversation.

This program will look at the fascinating history of the television talk show, and examine its changing appeal from decade to decade.

Presenter: Brian Rose, Ph.D. was a Professor of Communication and Media Studies for 38 years at Fordham University's College at Lincoln Center until his recent retirement. He has written several books on television history and cultural programming. He has conducted more than one hundred Q & As with leading directors, actors, and writers for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, The Screen Actors Guild, The British Academy of Film & Television Arts, and The Directors Guild of America.

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