Modern broadcast is replete with various television shows. All of them are devoted to pressing issues, acute problems, discussion of news of politics, culture, medicine, technology innovations. Using individual television programs as an example, we will try to answer the main question: talk shows - what is this?
Birth story
Officially, the first talk show appeared in 1967 in America. Well-known TV host Phil Donahue invited his next guest to his program. During the program, the host ended with questions for him, and in order to quickly get out of the situation, Phil invited the audience to help. To the great surprise of all those present, the audience had more questions than the presenter. By virtue of this, it can be said that talk shows are, first of all, a conversation program. Subsequently, this genre of television transmission has become enormous in the States.
Appearance in Russia
The talk show did not pass by our country. It is tacitly believed that this concept was first introduced by Ivan Demidov. The famous TV presenter in the early 90s created several successful programs: “MuzOboz”, “OSP-studio”, “Territory TV-6”. By the way, some of Demidov’s programs are still popular today - among them are Road Wars and Catastrophes of the Week. As for talk shows, modern programs in this direction have different genres and formats. In particular, a female talk show stands out among them, designed exclusively for a female audience and played up with relevant topics relating to the beautiful half of humanity, family, relationships, love, betrayals. One of the first and most widespread female shows is “I myself”. Its leader for many years was Julia Menshova. Now the actress has again returned to the role of the presenter - on the First channel her program “Alone with everyone” is released.
Features and meaning of the word “talk show”
In such telecasts, which appear, as a rule, on the central channels, in addition to the presenter (s), several people participate. Each new issue is dedicated to a separate topic, which is being developed by editors. All guests of the program lead a discussion, often turning into a discussion. People in the studio remain not just invited indifferent viewers, sometimes they are allowed to express their opinion or ask a question of interest. If we turn to the literal designation from English, talk (“current”) translates as “speak”. Hence, the main perception of the talk show is the talk show.
Classic transmission features
According to experts, talk shows can be represented as a triangle. Its main peak is always leading. Without his participation, the program will turn into a bunch of guests, between which it is difficult to achieve harmony. As a rule, the participants in the discussion behave extremely emotionally, especially if the topic is serious enough or dramatic. Often they start fights among themselves. In such cases, guards are on duty behind the scenes. It is the responsibility of the host to maintain order in the studio, give the floor for a speech, and sometimes create the necessary atmosphere, including a boost.
The talk show displays journalistic and stage techniques. Some experts studying this genre of television programs consider humor to be a prerequisite. Each of the participants performing a certain role (guests, spectators) should be able to laugh at themselves and problems, which gives not only color to the program, but also relieves the atmosphere.
Thus, in a generalized sense, talk shows are any “conversational” transmission. It can be shot in a studio with a large number of guests and spectators, or it can be limited to a round-table discussion, or a simple interview with the host (journalist) and the interviewee (musician, actor, athlete, ordinary citizen, etc.).
You can not see, just hear
Talk shows are not only television in nature, where the prerequisite is the ability to observe what is happening through the broadcast. Such programs occupy a leading place among the most common genres. For those who do not have the ability to “see,” talk shows are broadcast on the radio. They are usually loved by motorists who, while driving their vehicles, listen to radio broadcasts. The latter also explore a specific topic, invite guests who take an active discussion. Among such programs can be distinguished, for example, talk show “Kitchen” on the radio “New Life”, or the author’s program of Semyon Chaika “Sex and the City.
Vivid examples
Famous talk shows that were popular a few years ago or are currently active include:
- “Let them talk” is the most rated program of Channel One, the presenter is Andrey Malakhov.
- “Windows” - a scandalous talk show with the exposure of the heroes of the program, broadcast on the TNT channel.
- “1000 little things” - occupied the air of the channel “Russia-1” during 2011-2013.
- “Live” is a public talk show of the same channel. On air since 2011. Presenters - Mikhail Zelensky, Boris Korchevnikov.
- The School of Slander is the longest-running talk show by Avdotya Smirnova and Tatyana Tolstoy. It went on the air during 2002-2014 on the channels "Culture" and NTV.
- American talk shows Oprah Winfrey, Ellen Lee Degeneres, Jerry Springer, Larry King and other show business figures.