@12andcounting wrote:
@Trailrun23 wrote:
I will probably be poofed, but I find that show vile and don't like the constant vitriol when they are usually underinformed about the topic. Example, Jill Biden is not an MD, she has her doctorate in education.
@Trailrun23 I absolutely could not agree with you more. I can't believe that show is even on the air. It's an absolute joke -- and not a funny one.
@12andcounting
Well, I seriously doubt anyone agrees with everything they say, but the hosts and producers HAVE to keep an eye on ratings. If more people are watching the "outrageous" commentary, the network is happy. It will continue.
Over the years, there have been many, many different types of talk shows, going back to Phil Donahue, Mike Douglas, Merv Griffin ... and even before them ... I think.
Clearly, it's no secret that many news and talk shows are also "entertainment". For that matter, many people consider shopping channel presentations to be entertainment.
If you like the talk show format, I am sure there is one or more out there that would appeal to you. These days, there seems to be a new one coming out every month or so and the ones that survive are the ones with the best ratings, whether we like them, or not.