The Best Talk Shows Of All Time
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'The Ellen DeGeneres Show'
No list would be complete without the lovable and hilarious comedian Ellen DeGeneres! Always teaching us to be kind to one another, Ellen started hosting her own TV show back in 1994 with TV talk show Ellen. The show ran until 1998, but due to its success, in 2003 Ellen began hosting the show we know her from today, The Ellen Show! Did you know Ellen was once asked to star on the series Friends, but turned it down?! No wonder her and Jennifer Aniston are such good friends!
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'Late Night with Conan O'Brien'
Conan O'Brien is no stranger to the talk show crowd and has hosted numerous shows including Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993-2009), The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (2009-2010), and since 2010, Conan. The comedian has even written scripts for both Saturday Night Live and hit sitcom The Simpsons!
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'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'
Jimmy Kimmel is arguably one of the funniest comics on television and has been hosting his own show Jimmy Kimmel Live! since 2003! On any given show, fans can expect numerous celebrity appearances!
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'The Oprah Winfrey Show'
Debuting in 1986, The Oprah Winfrey Show held the number one talk show spot for 24 consecutive seasons! Fans everywhere were sad when the show ended in 2011, but Oprah would go on to launch her own TV network called the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) that same year! Having gone through her own hardships in life, Oprah has become an inspiration for viewers everywhere!
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'The Tonight Show'
The Tonight Show is one of the longest-running shows in the United States, having started in 1954! The series has had numerous hosts over the year including, Steve Allen, Johnny Carson, Conan O'Brien, and Jay Leno. Comedian Jimmy Fallon is the most recent host, taking over in 2014 and keeping audiences entertained with unique games including "This or That" and "Box of Lies".
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'Good Morning America'
Good Morning America has become America's favorite way to wake up over the years and is currently in its 44th season! The shows current round of hosts include Robin Roberts, Ciara, George Stephanopoulos, and Lara Spencer.
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'Dr. Phil'
Dr. Phil McGraw is best known for his talk show Dr. Phil, where he has been helping guests confront various health problems since 2002! He has been credited for having the most comprehensive mental health forum on TV!
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'The Today Show'
The Today Show is America's longest-running morning talk show debuting in 1952! You can find a little bit of everything on The Today Show, from lifestyle tips to politics and celebrity appearances, The Today Show has had America covered!
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'The Daily Show'
The Daily Show was started in 1996 and was originally hosted by Jon Stewart. Since 2003, you will find South African-born comedian Trevor Noah filling the host shoes and keeping audiences entertained with the latest in politics and pop culture!
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'The Phil Donahue Show'
The Phil Donahue Show ran for 26 years from 1970-1996! The show was credited with leading the talk shows of 80s and 90s and has been rated one of the best talk shows ever by TV Guide!