The Oprah Winfrey Show
Few people in history have experienced the self-made success of Oprah Winfrey, who went from small-town TV reporter to billionaire media mogul, all thanks to her mega-hit "The Oprah Winfrey Show." She's interviewed presidents, movie stars, and world-renowned doctors, but still finds time to do cooking segments, makeovers, and her famous book club shows (which can make or break authors' careers). According to Oprah, her eternal quest is to better herself and help her viewers change for the better too. more
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Stand-up comedian Ellen Degeneres hosts this talk-variety show which includes interviews with celebrity guests, newsmakers, and ordinary people with extraordinary talents. Ellen frequently has fun with her live studio audience by holding contests, giving away prizes, and famously dancing along with them at the beginning of every show. more
Rachael Ray
Yum-O! This perky Food Network star has stepped out the kitchen and onto the talk show stage with her daily morning show "Rachael Ray." Yes, there's plenty of cooking, but there are also fashion and beauty segments and celebrity interviews in front of a live studio audience. more
Today
The three-hour live broadcast provides the latest in domestic and international news, weather reports and interviews with newsmakers from the worlds of politics, business, media, entertainment and sports. Meredith Vieira and Matt Lauer are the co-anchors of Today. Ann Curry is the news anchor. Al Roker reports on the day's weather, and Gene Shalit contributes entertainment reviews and interviews. Willard Scott contributes with his popular centenarian birthday segments on Tuesdays and Thursdays. more
The View
Created in 1997 by veteran journalist Barbara Walters, "The View" is a morning talk show with a twist: it's hosted by five women including Walters, comedian Joy Behar, and ex-reality show star Elizabeth Hasselbeck. The show found itself in the middle of controversy during Rosie O'Donnell's short stint as a co-host in 2007, as she and the conservative Hasselbeck would often wind up in news-making, heated political debates. Since O'Donnell's departure, actress Whoopi Goldberg and stand-up comic Sherri Shepherd have joined the cast. Each woman gets to offer her own, unique take on the day's news during the opening "Hot Topics" segment. more
The Tyra Banks Show
This hour-long daily talk show is targeted at young, female viewers and hosted by supermodel and "America's Next Top Model" guru Tyra Banks. Expect celebrity guests, style experts, makeovers, and anecdotes about Tyra's life in addition to discussions about a variety of social topics, from weight issues to phobias. more
Live With Regis & Kelly
Former soap star Kelly Ripa joins the venerable Regis Philbin for morning chit chat, audience giveaways, and interviews with movie stars and musicians on "Live with Regis and Kelly." Expect funny anecdotes, softball questions, and plenty of Regis and Kelly needling each other. more
Entertainment Tonight
Long before we had the E! network and the Internet to bring us celebrity news 24/7, "Entertainment Tonight" came on the scene. More than 25 years later, this nightly entertainment newsmagazine show is still going strong. Hosted by the leggy Mary Hart(who's worked on the show a whopping 26 seasons) and her co-anchor Mark Steines, "ET" takes a look inside Hollywood events, gets exclusive celebrity interviews, and of course has plenty of gossip, gossip, and more gossip. more
Dr. Phil
Oprah may have made him famous, but Dr. Phil McGraw has come into his own with his very own talk show. Drawing on his 25 years of experience in psychology and human functioning, "Dr. Phil" helps people from all walks of life - often couples and families - solve relationship problems, improve parenting skills, and overcome addictions with his signature "tell-it-like-it-is" style. more
Dr. Keith Ablow
Author and psychologist Keith Ablow hosts this syndicated talk show which focuses on helping people and families better handle their problems - from teen pregnancy to racism - and enabling them to lead happier and more productive lives. more