The World's Greatest Talk-Shows
by andreas-sellfors | created - 3 months ago | updated - 14 minutes ago | PublicConstructing a list over The World's Greatest Talk-Shows is about as complicated, difficult and a almost impossible task as ranking, defining and showing off every human how is The World's Greatest Actor. So this is not a ordinary ranking. No! I just like to put as many Talk-Show as I can find in a singel list.
- Instant Watch Options
- Genres
- Movies or TV
- IMDb Rating
- In Theaters
- Release Year
- Keywords
1. Late Night with David Letterman (1982–1993)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Popular late-night comedy/talk-show with host David Letterman, interviewing famous guests.
Stars: David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Bill Wendell, Calvert DeForest
Votes: 4,991
2. The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992–2014)
TV-14 | 62 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Jay Leno takes over the Tonight Show with interview, sketches, and plenty of laughs.
Stars: Jay Leno, Kevin Eubanks, Edd Hall, John Melendez
Votes: 10,930
3. The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
TV-14 | 105 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Host Johnny Carson performs comedy routines and chats with various celebrities.
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Skitch Henderson
Votes: 4,242
4. Late Show with David Letterman (1993–2015)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
The Late Show with David Letterman is an hour-long weeknight comedy and talk-show broadcast by CBS from the Ed Sullivan Theater on Broadway in New York City.
Stars: David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Alan Kalter, Biff Henderson
Votes: 14,290
5. The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003–2023)
TV-G | 60 min | Talk-Show
A mix of celebrity interviews, musical performers, audience participation games, and segments spotlighting real people with extraordinary stories and talents.
Stars: Ellen DeGeneres, Stephen Boss, Andy Lassner, Kym Douglas
Votes: 17,593
6. The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019– )
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Singer Kelly Clarkson brings her gift of connection to a fun and funny hour each weekday, offering heartwarming stories, live musical performances, games and surprises.
Stars: Jason Halbert, Kelly Clarkson, Y'All, Lester Estelle
Votes: 1,103
7. The Drew Barrymore Show (2020– )
TV-G | 60 min | News, Talk-Show
Drew Barrymore presents human-interest stories, celebrity guests, lifestyle segments and field pieces, all driven by her infectious brand of humor and optimism.
Stars: Drew Barrymore, Ross Mathews, Pilar Valdes, Mikel Welch
Votes: 993
8. The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986–2011)
TV-PG | 60 min | News, Talk-Show
Oprah Winfrey hosts a live audience talk-show with celebrity guests and discusses daily stories.
Stars: Oprah Winfrey, Nate Berkus, Gayle King, Chris Rock
Votes: 5,430
9. Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993–2009)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Conan O'Brien, a Harvard Lampoon alumnus, hosts this late-night comedy/talk-show, which is often silly and whimsical.
Stars: Conan O'Brien, The Max Weinberg 7, Andy Richter, Joel Godard
Votes: 18,956
10. The Graham Norton Show (2007– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Irish comedian Graham Norton hosts his very own chat show, which includes chatting to A-list celebrities, the very famous Red Chair game, live music, lots of jokes and fun from Graham and the celebrities themselves.
Stars: Graham Norton, Ricky Gervais, Judi Dench, Jack Whitehall
Votes: 13,187
11. Dr. Phil (2002–2023)
TV-14 | 45 min | Talk-Show
Talk show in which Dr. Phil McGraw invites guests to confront their problems.
Stars: Phil McGraw, Madison Graber, Robin McGraw, T.D. Jakes
Votes: 4,255
12. The Jerry Springer Show (1991–2018)
Not Rated | 60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Among his peers' other talk-shows, Jerry's is of the more passionate and of the more sensational. His topics range from bisexual affairs to rape. His guests are more believable than some other talk-shows.
Stars: Jerry Springer, Peter A Kelly, Steve Wilkos, Chuck Conners
Votes: 4,697
13. Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009–2014)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Comedian Jimmy Fallon hosts a late-night talk show.
Stars: Jimmy Fallon, The Roots, Steve Higgins, Bashir Salahuddin
Votes: 13,843
14. Skavlan (2009–2021)
58 min | Talk-Show
Fredrik Skavlan interviews some of the world's biggest thinkers, politicians, scientists and stars.
Stars: Fredrik Skavlan, Niklas Källner, Noomi Rapace, Anne Holt
Votes: 537
15. The Jonathan Ross Show (2011– )
60 min | Talk-Show
British talk show host Jonathon Ross talks with guests from around the globe.
Stars: Jonathan Ross, David Walliams, Rob Beckett, Katherine Ryan
Votes: 1,306
16. Min sanning (2012–2023)
60 min | History, Talk-Show
Interview program where the viewer gets to take part in difficult decisions and dramatic events, about joy at success and disappointments at loss. Politicians, and other high-profile Swedish people give their view on a specific event.
Stars: Anna Hedenmo, Kristian Luuk, Niklas Ekdal, Kristina Hedberg
Votes: 10
17. Today (1952– )
TV-G | 240 min | News, Talk-Show
A daily live broadcast provides current domestic and international news, weather reports, and interviews with newsmakers from the worlds of politics, business, media, entertainment, and sports.
Stars: Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Jack Lescoulie, Frank Blair
Votes: 2,460
18. Carina Bergfeldt (2021–2024)
60 min | Talk-Show
Talk show with the journalist and author Carina Bergfeldt. Guests with exciting stories are interviewed by the TV profile that the audience has come to know as SVT's USA correspondent.
Stars: Carina Bergfeldt, Howlin' Pelle Almqvist, Jonatan Unge, Miss Li
Votes: 24
19. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Jimmy Fallon hosts the Tonight Show and interviews celebrities, plays games with them and has a musical or comedic guest perform.
Stars: Jimmy Fallon, The Roots, Steve Higgins, Questlove
Votes: 19,016
20. The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015–2023)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
A late-night talk show with a different interview format, where guests appear on stage simultaneously and the host sits to the left and not behind a desk, and with original segments like 'Carpool Karaoke'.
Stars: James Corden, Reggie Watts, Louis Waymouth, Harry Styles
Votes: 10,962
21. Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Jimmy Kimmel interviews celebrities.
Stars: Jimmy Kimmel, Cleto and the Cletones, Guillermo Rodriguez, Paul E. Raff
Votes: 17,427
22. Sen kväll med Luuk (1996–2004)
Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
With nothing but a dream, a sketch-master genius as a sidekick (Felix Herngren) and a thick mustache. Kristian Luuk would capture the hearts and laughter's of an entire nation (Sweden) with his weekly late night entertainment show.
Stars: Kristian Luuk, Felix Herngren, Mauro Scocco, Alexandra Dahlström
Votes: 243
23. Parkinson (1971–2007)
50 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Journalist Michael Parkinson interviews a broad range of the most famous people in the world.
Stars: Michael Parkinson, Marian Montgomery, Billy Connolly, Barry Humphries
Votes: 803
24. Hellenius hörna (2010– )
Talk-Show
Hellenius hörna is a Swedish talk-show on TV4 that started airing in October of 2010. The show is a mix of celebrity interviews and sketches.
Stars: David Hellenius, Hanna Hedlund, Peter Magnusson, Robert Gustafsson
Votes: 117
25. Good Morning America (1975– )
TV-G | 120 min | News, Talk-Show
They present the news and information source of the day's topics and journalism.
Stars: Lara Spencer, Ginger Zee, Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos
Votes: 2,024
26. Entertainment Tonight (1981– )
30 min | News, Talk-Show
"Entertainment Tonight" is the #1 syndicated entertainment newsmagazine in the world.
Stars: Kevin Frazier, Nischelle Turner, Matt Cohen, Nancy O'Dell
Votes: 2,766
27. The Mike Douglas Show (1961–1982)
Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Mike Douglas, aided by a different celebrity co-host every week, interviews a variety of figures from the world of entertainment.
Stars: Mike Douglas, Ellie Frankel, Ellie Frankel Sextet, Stan Kann
Votes: 579
28. Breakfast (2000– )
180 min | News, Talk-Show
The BBC's flagship morning news programme covering current affairs, business and sports, plus guest interviews and weather reports.
Stars: Charlie Stayt, Carol Kirkwood, Bill Turnbull, Sian Williams
Votes: 418
29. Donahue (1967–1995)
60 min | Talk-Show
Phil Donahue's show started off similar to other shows of its day, featuring celebrities and musical acts, but he soon started pushing the envelope by discussing health and social topics previously considered taboo.
Stars: Phil Donahue, Bob Hope, Maria von Trapp, Sammy Davis Jr.
Votes: 407
30. Maury (1991–2022)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Talk-Show
Day after day, Maury and his producers invite guests to the show. This talk show differs from many of its peers in that it covers topics that are more sensitive and "private".
Stars: Maury Povich, Raphael B. Johnson, Carey Torrice, Kevin Bacon
Votes: 2,304
31. Sally Jessy Raphael (1983–2002)
TV-14 | Talk-Show
A long-running talk show with a host of the same name. This show was one of the first challengers to Phil Donahue's undisputed rule over the daytime talk world. Raphael's subjects were ... See full summary »
Stars: Sally Jessy Raphael, Myreah Mai Moore, Davy Jones, Carol Burnett
Votes: 376
32. The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2015)
TV-14 | 40 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Making a satire out of the entire Late Night Show concept Scotsman Craig Ferguson hosts his show with a robot skeleton and a "horse" as his sidekicks. The show features the stereotypical parts of a Late Show, but all in their own, raw way.
Stars: Craig Ferguson, Shadoe Stevens, Josh Robert Thompson, Joseph Bolter
Votes: 11,498
33. This Morning (1988– )
150 min | Comedy, Drama, Game-Show
Magazine show featuring lifestyle, cookery, fashion and news segments, along with celebrity interviews and gossip.
Stars: Phillip Schofield, Holly Willoughby, Ruth Langsford, Eamonn Holmes
Votes: 891
34. The View (1997– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Talk-Show
Five women with very different outlooks on politics, Hollywood and its stars, and current events discuss these and other divisive topics of the day. Originated by Barbara Walters and currently led by longtime host, Whoopi Goldberg.
Stars: Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Virginia Hamilton, Sunny Hostin
Votes: 9,454
35. Live with Kelly and Mark (1988– )
TV-PG | 61 min | Talk-Show
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos interact with their guests.
Stars: Kelly Ripa, Ryan Seacrest, Michael Gelman, Art Moore
Votes: 2,309
36. Efter tio (2006–2022)
120 min | Talk-Show
Talk-show about current social issues and news, both big and small. Malou von Sivers interviews famous personalities who visit the studio and trends in topics such as relationships, meetings, culture, health and gardening are touched upon.
Stars: Malou von Sivers, Stefan Branth, Marcus Birro, Mark Levengood
Votes: 123
37. Carin 21:30 (2003–2008)
30 min | Talk-Show
A Swedish talk-show featuring Carin Hjulström-Livh and a couple of guests.
Stars: Carin Hjulström-Livh, Olle Palmlöf, Viveca Lärn, Elisabeth Massi Fritz
38. The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (1999–2004)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Craig Kilborn interviews Celebrity guests, with sketch-comedy thrown in.
Stars: Craig Kilborn, Kip Madsen, Jay Phillips, Ram Ord
Votes: 810
39. Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Seth Meyers hosts a late-night talk show.
Stars: Seth Meyers, The 8G Band, Fred Armisen, Ben Warheit
Votes: 7,898
40. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015– )
TV-PG | 41 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Stephen Colbert took over as host, executive producer and writer of THE LATE SHOW on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015. The comedy-variety-talk show is broadcast five nights a week from the Ed Sullivan theater in New York.
Stars: Stephen Colbert, Stay Human, Jon Batiste, Jen Spyra
Votes: 14,893
Tell Your Friends