Talk show

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/talk-show

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is a talk show?A talk show is a program where a host talks with guests, sharing stories, jokes, and news. It started on radio and grew into TV and online shows.
2. Who were some early talk show hosts?Early hosts include Steve Allen, who ran "Tonight Starring Steve Allen" from 1954 to 1957, and Johnny Carson, who hosted "The Tonight Show" for thirty years.

Broadcast Media: Forms of media, like television and radio, that transmit information to a wide audience.
Public Discourse: The communication of ideas and opinions about matters of public concern.
Celebrity Culture: The social and cultural phenomenon surrounding famous individuals and their public image.