John Henson
Self
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.
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Þáttaröð 1Season 13 þættir14. janúar 2026
14jan2026
S01E01 · Part 1: Origin of the Species
KominnIn 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.
14. janúar 2026
21jan2026
S01E02 · Part 2: Talked to Death
KominnBy 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.
21. janúar 2026
28jan2026
S01E03 · Part 3: Adapt or Die
KominnBy the late '90s, talk TV had not only survived a murder trial but was now reaching new levels of sensationalism; driven by viewers' insatiable appetite for sex, violence and conflict, many shows lowered the bar.
28. janúar 2026