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  Can We Talk?   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
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I'm going to give little clues on talk show hosts, you have figure out which 'talk show' host I'm 'talking' about. Let's talk about this now!
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  Talk Show Hosts Bio    
Multiple Choice
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Everyone has seen a talk show once in their lifetime. This quiz is pretty easy. Give it a try.
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  21st Century American Talk Show Hosts    
Multiple Choice
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American talk shows have been around for ages now, and draw some of the biggest ratings on television. Test your knowledge of them in this quiz!
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  The Vast Right Wing Conspiracy!    
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Hillary Clinton coined the phrase, but now many talk show hosts sarcastically identify as members of the "...vast right-wing conspiracy". This quiz is simple: I describe a right-wing talk show host, and you tell me who it is!
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trivia question Quick Question
Dr. Phil and what other doctor first became famous after recurring appearances on "The Oprah Winfrey Show," leading to their own talk shows?

From Quiz "21st Century American Talk Show Hosts"





Talk Show Hosts Trivia Questions
1. After David Letterman stepped down from hosting CBS's "The Late Show" in 2015, which Comedy Central host was tapped to replace him?

From Quiz 21st Century American Talk Show Hosts

Answer: Stephen Colbert

Stephen Colbert first gained fame as a correspondent on "The Daily Show", and was later given his own show, "The Colbert Report". He developed a persona for himself, satirizing conservative pundits. He also co-led, with Jon Stewart, the 2010 Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear in Washington DC. After winning numerous Emmys and Peabodys, Colbert was chosen to replace David Letterman on "The Late Show".

2. This talk show host had her own show from 1985 to 2002. She was known for her big red framed glasses. Do you remember this talk show host?

From Quiz Can We Talk?

Answer: Sally Jessy Raphael

Sally was born in Pennsylvania in 1935. I used to watch her show back in the late 80's. I really enjoyed her style, and the way she treated her guests. She recently had corrective surgery on her eyes, but still wears her trademark glasses. Sally has guest starred on "Jenny Jones" in 2001 for "Jenny's 10th Anniversary Show". She also guest starred on "The Rosie O'Donnell Show: in 1997. One of Sally's shows featured the adorable "Monkees", including Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork and the lovable Davy Jones. Where was Marcia Brady?

3. This talk show host is a comedian and also a germaphobic. His show has been cancelled.

From Quiz Talk Show Hosts Bio

Answer: Howie Mandel

Howie came out with having Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

4. Which car collector had two stints hosting "The Tonight Show" and was involved in prolific feuds with David Letterman and Conan O'Brien?

From Quiz 21st Century American Talk Show Hosts

Answer: Jay Leno

Feuds with Jay Leno over hosting "The Tonight Show" were the reasons both David Letterman and Conan O'Brien left the network, as NBC chose Leno over them. Leno owns hundreds of cars and motorcycles, and after departing "The Tonight Show" in 2014, he started hosting "Jay Leno's Garage" on CNBC.

5. This talk show host married Connie Chung in 1984. Who is this talkative host?

From Quiz Can We Talk?

Answer: Maury Povich

Maury was born in the U.S. Capitol, Washington D.C. in 1939. Maury's talk show, "The Maury Povich Show" debuted in 1991. Maury hosted "A Current Affair" from 1986 to 1990 before his own talk show. After Martin Bashir interviewed Michael Jackson in his "Living with Michael Jackson: A Tonight Special", the world was disgusted with Michael. Maury took it upon himself to show the behind the scenes footage in "Michael Jackson Interview: The Footage You Were Never Meant to See" show. It was sad how Martin made Michael look worse than what he was. Yet Maury came to the rescue of Michael with a beautiful documentary. Maury also guest starred on the "Jenny Jones Anniversary Show" on June 13, 2001. Maury appeared with Conan O'Brien in 1999 also.

6. This quick-witted conservative starred opposite Alan Colmes on the Fox News Channel. Who is he?

From Quiz The Vast Right Wing Conspiracy!

Answer: Sean Hannity

"Hannitizing liberals one by one!" To visit Sean's official web site go to www.hannity.com.

7. This talk show host is married to Marlo Thomas and really was the groundbreaker of talk shows.

From Quiz Talk Show Hosts Bio

Answer: Phil Donahue

Phil Donahue had a very straight forward and distinctive way about him.

8. Which talk show host was so successful, she became a billionaire, launched her own magazine and television network, and was estimated to have gotten a 2008 Presidential candidate over a million votes with her endorsement?

From Quiz 21st Century American Talk Show Hosts

Answer: Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey was so popular, "TIME" magazine actually named her one of the Top 100 People who Influenced the 20th Century. After getting Barack Obama an estimated one million votes in the Democratic primaries, Winfrey was actually on the shortlist of candidates to replace Obama in the US Senate.

9. This talk show host was famous for his pretend golf swing at the end of his monologue. What late night host was this?

From Quiz Can We Talk?

Answer: Johnny Carson

Johnny was born in Corning, Iowa back in 1925. He debuted on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" in 1962. His very first guest on the show was "You Bet Your Life's", Groucho Marx. Johnny had numerous guests over the years, including Jay Leno, Bob Hope and David Letterman. The Divine Miss M herself, Bette Midler, sang a beautiful song to say "goodbye" to Johnny. Ed McMahon stayed by Johnny's side from 1962 to 1992. Johnny had a few bandleaders before striking gold with Doc Severinsen in 1967. Johnny is and will always be irreplaceable. Jay Leno is doing a fine job, but he's no Carson!

10. This right-wing talk show host is the son of a former US President. Who is he?

From Quiz The Vast Right Wing Conspiracy!

Answer: Mike Reagan

Mike Reagan is the adopted son of former United States President Ronald Reagan. (Of the other names two are made-up and one is a Utah politician.) To find out more visit www.reagan.com.

11. This talk show host was in the Navy.

From Quiz Talk Show Hosts Bio

Answer: Montel Williams

Montel Williams came out telling the public he has the disease M.S.

12. Which orange-haired talk show celebrity has hosted a show on TBS, one on NBC, and was also a former writer for "The Simpsons"?

From Quiz 21st Century American Talk Show Hosts

Answer: Conan O'Brien

Conan O'Brien hosted "Late Night" on NBC for years. He was told in years prior, by NBC, that he would get to host "The Tonight Show" starting in 2009, replacing Jay Leno, who would retire. However, Leno changed his mind and decided he didn't want to retire after all. He then created a new talk show on NBC called "The Jay Leno Show". Both Leno's show and O'Brien's "Tonight Show" failed to get good ratings, so NBC attempted to give preferential treatment to Leno's show (he had originally gotten better ratings). This led to a confrontation between NBC and O'Brien, and O'Brien ended up leaving to go to TBS.

13. This talk show host is known for her loud and boisterous manner. She also has an addiction to Tom Cruise. Who is this talk show host?

From Quiz Can We Talk?

Answer: Rosie O'Donnell

Rosie has spoken of being a major fan of Tom Cruise. She finally had him as a guest on her television show, "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" in 1996 with Cuba Gooding Jr. and Renee Zellweger. Two days later, Nicole Kidman appeared on Rosie's show. Some people actually doubt her 'crush' on Tom, but she sticks by her stories that she is a major fan of his. I'm not quite sure why, but her show only lasted from 1996 to 2002. She picked up a few Daytime Emmy Awards for her show. Rosie, not a newcomer to the talk show circuits, visited David Letterman in 1994. She appeared on "The Larry Sanders Show" in 1995. Even during her show, she made appearances on "Dennis Miller Live", "The Oprah Winfrey Show" and "Late Night with Conan O'Brien".

14. This ultra-conservative, right-winger authored the book "The Hillary Trap" in addition to hosting her own talk show. Who is she?

From Quiz The Vast Right Wing Conspiracy!

Answer: Laura Ingraham

"Your healthy radio addiction!" www.lauraingraham.com.

15. This talk show host went into Al Capone's vault. It was a big bust!

From Quiz Talk Show Hosts Bio

Answer: Geraldo Rivera

Geraldo has gone from trash talk to more newsworthy journalism.

16. Which daytime talk show host also played Dory in the films "Finding Nemo" and "Finding Dory"?

From Quiz 21st Century American Talk Show Hosts

Answer: Ellen DeGeneres

Ellen DeGeneres started hosting the popular daytime talk show "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" in 2003, and the show has won dozens of Daytime Emmys since. DeGeneres has hosted the Oscars, Emmys, and Grammys, and was also a judge on "American Idol" for one season back in 2010.

17. Who is this 'white haired' talk show host that married "That Girl"?

From Quiz Can We Talk?

Answer: Phil Donahue

I like to think that Phil was the beginning of daytime talk shows. I liked his manner, his style. I liked the way he talked to his guest, making each one feel special. Phil was one classy guy. His show, "The Phil Donahue Show" debuted in 1970 and lasting for 26 years! By the way, "That Girl" is the famous Marlo Thomas, or the mother of Rachel on "Friends". Phil guest starred on only a few television shows through his early career. He was on radio talk show with Howard Stern. He appeared on "The Late Show with David Letterman" in 1993.

18. This talk show host loves to buy and fix up old houses and resell them.

From Quiz Talk Show Hosts Bio

Answer: Sally Jesse Raphael

Could've said she wore her famous red glasses, but that would've been too easy.

19. Which former morning talk show host was a co-host with Kathie Lee and Kelly Ripa, the original U.S. host of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire", and was awarded the Guinness World Record for the most time in front of a television camera?

From Quiz 21st Century American Talk Show Hosts

Answer: Regis Philbin

Philbin retired in 2011, around the time of the tenth anniversary of "Live with Regis and Kelly". Philbin also hosted "Million Dollar Password", as well as the first season of popular talent-competition show "America's Got Talent". He passed away on July 24, 2020.

20. And now, the person that inspired this saying, "Can we talk?" What talk show host can we hear saying this?

From Quiz Can We Talk?

Answer: Joan Rivers

Joan Rivers was born in New York in 1933 in Brooklyn. Joan actually had her own show, "The Joan Rivers Show" in 1969. She hosted "The Tonight Show" numerous times between 1981 and 1986. She again featured her own show in 1989 called, "The Joan Rivers Show". This show lasted longer than her original show. It lasted up until 1993. Joan has been on many other talk shows, including "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" in 1997 and "Larry King Live" in 2004. Can we talk Joan? You sure can!

21. This hot-headed talk show host trumpets the mantra "Borders, language, and culture!" Who is he?

From Quiz The Vast Right Wing Conspiracy!

Answer: Mike Savage

This is the man who coined the phrase "compassionate conservatism". You can learn more about Mike, his show, and his books at www.michaelsavage.com.

22. This talk show host is famous for chair throwing, food flinging, fist fighting guests.

From Quiz Talk Show Hosts Bio

Answer: Jerry Springer

Jerry Springer was once a mayor. He tried out talk shows, then went on to be an actor and singer in his own movie, "Ringmaster".

23. After Jimmy Fallon left his gig hosting "Late Night" for the "Tonight Show", which "SNL" comedian was tapped to replace him?

From Quiz 21st Century American Talk Show Hosts

Answer: Seth Meyers

Meyers hosted (or co-hosted) "Saturday Night Live's" popular sketch Weekend Update from 2006-2014, when he took over "Late Night". He was also a head writer for "SNL" from 2001-2014.

24. This talk show host is not only known for her talk show, but she was nominated for an Oscar for the movie, "The Color Purple". Who is this talk show host?

From Quiz Can We Talk?

Answer: Oprah Winfrey

Oprah came in like a lion in 1986 and created her own talk show empire, "The Oprah Winfrey Show". She has done everything from "the book club" to little "favors" for her guests. She appears to be an extremely nice person. She enjoys putting 'groups' of people on her show. From the cast of "Shrek 2" in May 2004 to some of the cast of "Ya Ya Sisters" in May of 2002. Oprah also has been on a few talk shows, including, "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" in 1996 and "The Arsenio Hall Show" in 1992. We love you Oprah, after all these years!

25. In his book, "Ten Things You Can't Say In America", this Black Libertarian talk show host asserted that "Blacks are more racist than Whites" and that "White condescension is as real as Black racism". Who is he?

From Quiz The Vast Right Wing Conspiracy!

Answer: Larry Elder

Larry Elder, affectionately known as "The Sage From South Central". And, of course, the web site is www.larryelder.com.

26. Which talk show host was once on "Star Search" and the game show "Press Your Luck"?

From Quiz Talk Show Hosts Bio

Answer: Jenny Jones

Jenny Jones was in a big court hearing regarding one of her guests being accused of murder.

27. Which South African comedian was chosen as the third host of Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" in 2015, following Jon Stewart's departure?

From Quiz 21st Century American Talk Show Hosts

Answer: Trevor Noah

Noah was born in Johannesburg, South Africa to a couple whose marriage was illegal under South Africa's apartheid system (interracial marriages were not allowed). Before being named Stewart's successor as host of "The Daily Show", Noah appeared on five episodes of the show, the first being in late 2014.

28. This talk show host played quite a few characters in the movie, "Coming to America" with Eddie Murphy. Who is this talk show host?

From Quiz Can We Talk?

Answer: Arsenio Hall

Arsenio was born in Cleveland in 1955. He hosted his own show from 1989 to 1994. He had numerous celebrities visit his stage. Luther Vandross, Bill Cosby, Will Smith and Spike Lee were a few of the famous people to stop by. Barry Manilow guest starred about nine times on his show. Arsenio has guest starred himself on several talk shows also. "The Sharon Osbourne Show" in 2004, "The Chris Rock Show" in 1997 and the "Jackie Thomas Show" in 1992.

29. Which talk show host was a co-conspirator in the Watergate scandal? (WOW! A REAL right wing conspirator!)

From Quiz The Vast Right Wing Conspiracy!

Answer: G Gordon Liddy

Mr. Liddy frequently refers to his "wife's" guns. This is because, as a convicted felon, he cannot TECHNICALLY own guns... But his wife can! Visit him at www.liddyshow.us.

30. Who became the host of "Forgive and Forget"?

From Quiz Talk Show Hosts Bio

Answer: Robin Givens

Robin Givens was also an actress on "Head of the Class". She replaced Mother Love on "Forgive and Forget".

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