Daytime and late night talk shows have been a TV staple since 1951 when entertainer Joe Franklin first moved his popular radio program over to the fledgling medium. Conan O'Brien reigning as the new kings of late night, here's a look back at the shows, guests and hosts who helped them get there.
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TV talk shows, and daytime TV in particular, have been a fascinating area of cultural and societal analysis for many academics. What does it really mean when a wronged woman confronts her cheating lover on national television? These books will help you make sense of it all.
