83% Dirty Talk: When Daytime Talk Shows Ruled TV
Chaîne:ABC
Épisode précédent
S01E03 - "Part 3: Adapt or Die"
Diffusé le Jan 29, 2026, 2:02 AM
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Série terminée
Description
A look back at the rise, fall and lasting impact of the most sensational era in TV talk show history. By exploring the psychological forces that shaped the talk TV genre, the series reveals how these shows transformed from trusted confessional spaces into lightning rods of controversy, leaving a lasting impact on culture, media and the people caught in the chaos.
Épisodes (1 Saison · 3 Épisodes)
E1
Part 1: Origin of the Species
Soap operas and game shows set the stage for the rise of the explosive daytime format of the '90s: the talk show.
Jan 14, 2026
60 min
E2
Part 2: Talked to Death
By the mid-'90s, daytime talk shows had earned the name "Trash TV," with many guests willing to air their dirty laundry on national TV; with ratings spiking, the shows began pushing the envelope -- and its guests -- to extremes.
Jan 21, 2026
60 min
E3
Part 3: Adapt or Die
By the late '90s, talk TV had not only survived a murder trial but was now reaching new levels of sensationalism; driven by viewers' insatiable appetite for sex, violence and conflict, many shows lowered the bar.
Jan 28, 2026
60 min
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