Dirty Talk: When Daytime Talk Shows Ruled TV — Season 1, Episode 2: Part 2: Talked to Death
Documentary • 30 min • 1 season, 3 episodes • ★ 7.0/10
Episode synopsis
By the mid-'90s, daytime talk shows had earned the name "Trash TV," with many guests willing to air their dirty laundry on national TV; with ratings spiking, the shows began pushing the envelope -- and its guests -- to extremes.
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.