Dirty Talk: When Daytime Talk Shows Ruled TV — Season 1, Episode 1: Part 1: Origin of the Species
Documentary • 30 min • 1 season, 3 episodes • ★ 7.0/10
Episode synopsis
In the 90s, talk TV takes over daytime, but what starts as an earnest forum quickly devolves into a cutthroat ratings war to out-shock the competition with increasingly salacious topics.
About Dirty Talk: When Daytime Talk Shows Ruled TV
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.